Why is Cage Free or Kennel Free Boarding Better?
Our pets have become more integrated in our lives over the last generation and are accustomed to living with us rather than in kennels or outdoors. They sleep on our furniture and beds and have the entire house to choose from. A Room or Suite is a setting that reflects living conditions that are a closer approximation of their home life.
A cage or kennel run with bars on the doors, walls don’t go to the ceiling, drains in the back for cleaning, harsh cleaning chemicals, exposure to neighbors and noise and odors is far from their typical environment and adds significant stress. Their sens
e of hearing and smell are much more sensitive than ours and chronic noise from large numbers of dogs and cats as well as strong odors from cleaning protocols & chemicals as well as urine and stool is stressful. Confined spaces add to the stress for them just as it can for us. Stress creates or worsens health issues and makes them more susceptible to diseases.
Rooms or Suites with walls that are floor to ceiling reduce noise, stress and disease transmission. Furniture and space to move and relax comfortably, gentle effective cleaners, offset doors to limit visual contact and regular human interaction and outdoor time at Amethyst Pet Hotel creates a more home like experience for our dog and cat guests.
Radios with music or white noise are present in each Suite and when we find a style of music that works best, we make notes in your pet’s record for next time.
Customized exercise and cuddle time to meet your pet’s needs and Pheromone diffusers add additional layers of stress reduction if needed.
These design elements we have available for stress reduction are not possible in a typical cage or kennel style of boarding. Book a tour anytime and compare what we provide to the more traditional boarding for your dogs and cats. We are confident that we truly provide a Home Away from Home!
