Dog Boarding
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Camp Safari Boarding Kennel is a temperature controlled indoor kennel with outdoor runs. Every dog is allowed outside play areas and runs to do their business when the weather allows. Safari has state of the art air circulation and cleaning facilities designed to reduce stress and disease in boarded pets in League City.
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Spacious runs and double runs are available depending on your pet family needs.Each run has a separate theme designed by local artists, from the casino gambler to the tennis player or even fishing or hunting. Every pet has a padded pet bed elevated off the floor for comfort and hygiene.
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In addition, we have Sunday pick up and drop off for your family convenience. Our offices open at 12:00 noon on Sunday. Your pet will return home bright and refreshed from staying at Camp Safari.
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Cat Boarding
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We also offer separate cat boarding as well, in a custom decorated quiet room with access to our unique play area for cats only. This CAT-a-comb is a wood maze of interconnecting spaces designed to captivate your kitty as they play for hours.
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The cat cubby room is decorated with images of cats on vacation to London, Paris, Hawaii and even Moscow.
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While you are away your cats will relish the FAUX dining on canary cake and mouse trap pie.
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Vaccination policies for Dogs and Cats
Vaccines are a point of great controversy now. Because the Feline Veterinary Health organizations have issued their recommendations of three-year vaccinations instead of the traditional yearly vaccines, many practitioners are in a quandary as to how to respond.
3 Year versus Annual
It must also be evident “what is best for the pet” is highest in the mind when administering a vaccination policy. Most clients will have heard that 3-year vaccines are recommended. Even though a pet needs vaccines only every three years, the value of the bi-annual or annual physical examinations cannot be lost.
Vaccine Titer testing
This is an alternative to vaccinating. Titers will tell the level of protection that a pet has. Only animals with a low titer need vaccination. Some clients prefer to do titer tests in order to avoid over vaccination. In-house kits are now available for distemper and parvo vaccines.
Rabies
Annual for Rabies is still mandatory in many states including Texas.
DOGS – Boarding, Grooming, Hospitalization Vaccination Requirements **
Requirements for dogs 6 months of age:**
| Parvovirus vaccine | every 1 year |
| Rabies vaccine | every 1 year |
| DHLP (Distemper) vaccine | every 1 year |
| Canine Influenza vaccine | every 1 year |
| Bordetella Intranasal | every six months |
| Fecal test^ | every 6 months |
| Heartworm test* | every 6 months |
| Fleas / Ticks~ | absent at check in |
Requirements for puppies under 4 months of age:**
| Parvovirus vaccine | within last three weeks |
| Rabies vaccine | not necessary |
| DHLP (Distemper) vaccine | within last three weeks |
| Canine Influenza Vaccine | within last three weeks |
| Bordetella Intranasal | within last three weeks |
| Fecal test^ | within last three weeks |
| Fleas / Ticks~ | absent at check in |
Requirements for puppies over 6 months of age less than 2 years of age:**
| Parvovirus vaccine | within 12 months |
| Rabies vaccine | given at 4 and 18 months of age |
| DHLP (Distemper) vaccine | within last 12 months |
| Canine Influenza vaccine | within last 12 months |
| Bordetella Intranasal | within last 6 months |
| Fecal test^ | within last 6 months |
| Heartworm test* | within the last 6 months |
| Fleas / Ticks~ | absent at check in |
** Vaccination records must be confirmed by a Veterinary Clinic in writing or by Us over the phone. Owner administration of vaccines is not accepted, as there is no control of the handling or method of administration to insure vaccine effectiveness. (Owners cannot be held legally responsible for improper vaccination, but a referring veterinarian is legally responsible if a mishap should occur.)
^ Fecal done on every animal showing diarrhea. Worming is done at owner’s expense.
~ Bathing and dipping done at owner’s expense to prevent transmission of parasites to other pets.
CATS – Boarding, Grooming, Hospitalization Vaccination Requirements **
Requirements for cats over four months of age and less than two years old”**
| FVRCP(Distemper) | within last year |
| Rabies | within last year |
| Feline Leukemia~~ | recommended, not required |
| Fecal test^ | every 6 months |
| Fleas / Ticks~ | absent at check in |
Requirements for kittens under four months:**
| FVRCP (Distemper) | within last three weeks |
| Rabies | not required |
| Feline Leukemia~~ | recommended, not required |
| Fecal test^ | within last three weeks |
| Fleas / Ticks~ | absent at check in |
Requirements for cats over two years old:**
| FVRCP(Distemper) | within last 3 years |
| Rabies | within last 3 years |
| Feline Leukemia~~ | recommended, not required |
| Fecal test^ | every 6 months |
| Fleas / Ticks~ | absent at check in |
** Vaccination records must be confirmed by a Veterinary Clinic in writing or by Us over the phone. Owner administration of vaccines is not accepted, as there is no control of the handling or method of administration to insure vaccine effectiveness. (Owners cannot be held legally responsible for improper vaccination, but a referring veterinarian is legally responsible if a mishap should occur.)
~~ Feline Leukemia testing is no longer done prior to vaccination.
^ Fecal done on every animal with diarrhea. Worming is done at owner’s expense.
~ Bathing and dipping done at owner’s expense to prevent transmission of parasites to other pets.
Preparing for Pet Boarding
We are so excited to welcome your loved ones to stay at Camp Safari soon. Here are some helpful tips to make sure your pet boarding experience is a good one.
Pet Boarding Tips
- If you haven’t done so already, make sure we have your pet’s current vaccine records. They can be brought in at check-in or can be sent by email prior to your check in to frontdesk@safarivet.com. Please make sure the email has the pet’s name and your last name in the subject line of the email. For details on our vaccine policies please visit https://www.safarivet.com/service/camp-safari-boarding-kennel/.
- You can set up your online account and boarding reservations at http://wellness.safarivet.com from there you can manage your boarding appointments and check your pet’s health status and medication details during the boarding period.
- We encourage you to take your leash and collar back home with you returning with them at check-out time (unless someone else is picking your pet up).
Packing Tips
- As you pack for your trip so must your pet. Please remember to bring the following:
- Your pet’s medications.
- Your pet’s special treats.
- Your pet’s food.
- Be sure to bring any “huggees” or “lovies”; these are special toys or cuddly things that comfort your pet while you are away.
- While you may bring your pet’s bedding, we have PLENTY of extra blankets for a comfortable stay.
Boarding Tips
- Please leave us a list of the typical “day” in the life of your pet. When he or she eats, walks, or is given love and attention so that we can come closer to your pet’s schedule as we provide our care.
- Please consider grooming prior to picking your pet up.
- Please give us a time of day to expect you on the pick-up day.
