When family emergencies or illness strike, or when you travel, what is the best way to take care of your dog -- this is the question that faces every dog owner regardless of where they live. Some pet owners attempt to solve this problem by taking their pets with them, only to discover that hotel restrictions, travel-induced pet illness, and runaway pets can turn their trip into a disaster. Others find themselves asking friends, family, or neighbors to attend to their pets, though most are not experienced in doing so. Again, the results are often unsatisfactory. Pets who are not properly supervised, may be exposed to dangers that could lead to injury, severe illness, or escape, which is a real hazard of leaving your animal with someone who doesn't have any experience taking care of a pet.

Keep your pet secure, happy and safe! Luckily, there are many reputable and professional boarding kennels that can provide the kind of complete care that you beloved family pet may need. More than 30,000,000 pet owners every year entrust their pets to an experienced boarding kennel because of their dependable and safe pet care services.

Because competent, ethical boarding kennels are an important part of your pet care program, and because the selection of a boarding kennel can be a confusing and disconcerting process for pet owners, the American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA) has assembled this data to assist you in evaluating, selecting, and working with your local boarding kennel.