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Avondale's Pet Resort offers first class accommodations for your dog or cat and is one of only a few pet boarding facilities in Iowa to have earned PCSA accreditation for kennels.  The Pet Care Services Association's seal of approval means that the Avondale Pet Resort has met over 200 detailed requirements representing state-of-the-art animal care and management for all of your pet's boarding care needs.

VACATION SUITES

The Ultimate in Pet Boarding

VACATION SUITE guests enjoy a 40-square foot private room with a window, a TV with special Animal Planet programs just for dogs, a comfy bed, and a special one-on-one playtime with one of our caregiver staff members in addition to three daily walks and two meals.
 

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DORM ROOMS

DORM ROOM guests enjoy an 18 or 24 square foot indoor, climate controlled room with a privacy divider on three sides, a special comfy bed, soft music, heated floors as well as two meals and three walks each day.
 
Guests staying two or more nights will have a bubble bath the morning of check out.  Playtime is an additional option that is described below. 

CAT CONDOS

CAT CONDOS are air conditioned/heated and offer our feline guests a quiet, sunny, spacious place to relax far away from "talkative" dogs.  Each condo offers a resting shelf and an east window along with a fleece bed.  

Our Pet Resort Caretakers visit each cat three or more times a day and attend to their litter box, food and water.  Our cat playroom provides extra space to explore the aquarium and climbing tree.  It also features a view of the Cat Hospital lobby.  We do ask that feline playroom visitors be tested negative for feline leukemia.

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PLAY TIME

PLAYTIMES may be arranged for your pet during their stay.  Your pet will enjoy 20-30 minutes of quality one-on-one time with a member of our staff.  Playtimes may be spent playing fetch in the yard, cuddling in your pet's room, or enjoying a leisurely walk on our trail. To schedule this additional playtime feature, just let our Pet Resort Customer Service Representative know that you would like it included.  There is a $7.00 per day fee for this additional service.

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WHAT TO BRING?

We provide lots of toys, a special comfy bed or fleece bedding for your pet.  Please do not bring any items from home, as we have everything your pet will need for pampering and comfort here.

SPECIAL DIETS

Special diets are welcome.  We offer Iams Minichunks, Purina EN, Science Diet Adult Maintenance and Eukanuba Low Residue dry foods, or you are welcome to bring your pet's food from home.  Keep in mind a change in diet can cause stomach upset during your pet's stay.  If you are bringing food, please bring it in a sealed, waterproof contained (no glass, please).  Make sure the food is clearly marked with your pet's name as well as your name and the quantity to be fed.

MEDICATIONS  

Medications will be given to your pet according to the instructions you leave at check-in.  A nominal medication charge will be added to your bill.  Other special medication needs are met whenever possible including insulin injections, medicated baths and topical medications.   
Please call the Pet Resort staff in advance to discuss what medications you will be bringing and what charges will be incurred.

WELLNESS REQUIREMENTS

Upon check-in, a courtesy health screen is performed on each guest by a member of our hospital's staff.  To protect the health of our guests, we do require that pets be current on vaccinations and free of internal and external parasites.  Dogs must have the DA2PL-Parvo and Bordetella (Kennel Cough) vaccines annually and Rabies every two years.  Cats require an FVRCP and Rabies vaccine each year.  In addition, we require all dogs and cats to have a current stool sample (fecal test).  For dogs that would be every 6 months and for cats that would be once a year.  This will help ensure that they are free of internal parasites.

VACCINATION HISTORY

Please provide us with a copy of your pet's vaccination history or have your veterinarian fax your pet's history to us at 515-645-2456.  

If your pet is cared for by a veterinarian outside of Avondale Veterinary Healthcare Complex, you will need to provide us with a copy of your pet's vaccination history or have your veterinarian fax your pet's history to us at

515-645-2456.
 
Should any vaccines be due, they will be administered following the health screen by one of our veterinarians and your bill will be adjusted accordingly.  Should a diagnostic exam, or an exam for a specific problem, be requested by the owner, a veterinarian exam fee will be added to the account.

PLAN AHEAD TO BOARD YOUR PET

Be honest about any known medical condition your pet may have.  The staff will be better able to recognize problems with a particular condition if they know what to look for.  Special care may need to be taken when handling or feeding your pet as well, so in order to better care for your pet be sure to let us know about any special problems your pet may have.

   
Bring all medications your pet may need during the stay.  Be sure they are labeled appropriately with the name of the medication, the pet's name, the owner's name and dispensing instructions.  If your dog or cat is on several medications or a complicated dosage schedule, a small chart or calendar showing the medication(s) schedule will help our staff to keep the treatments on time.  It is important that your pet's vaccinations are all up to date during their stay.  It is always a good idea to have a senior blood work panel done once a year on any pet that is 7 years of age or older.  This will help identify any potential health problems and early detection will aid your pet in living a longer life.

Be sure to leave an emergency number where you can be reached.  If a problem arises during your pet's stay, staff members must be able to reach you or make a decision based on your requests.  If we need to seek veterinary care for your pet, be aware that you, as the owner, will be financially responsible for your pet's medical treatment.
 

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such as older pets, or pet who suffer stress and separation anxiety.