Pawsitively Pet Care • Have them meet your dog to see how they interact with them. Is your dog comfortable with them?
Under the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 we are not printing our April paper but we did want to post our special section which features dog daycares, boarding and pet sitters. Some places may be closed temporarily although some are open and operating with new protocol in order to keep everyone safe.
Boarding Facility: • Does the facility look and smell clean?
According to the CDC’s website they have no evidence to show that companion animals, including pets can spread the virus nor are there any reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19.
• Is there sufficient ventilation and light? • What temperature do they maintain?
If you are interested in having someone look after your furry friend during these times or in the near future I hope you will consider one of our advertisers and definitely call ahead to receive more details from them about their current operating procedures.
• Does the staff seem knowledgeable and caring? • Are pets required to be current on their vaccinations, including the vaccine for canine kennel cough (Bordetella)? Here are a few other helpful tips to consider when looking for a pet sitter or boarding facility.
Pet Sitters: • Can they provide proof of insurance and are they bonded? • What training have they completed, if any?
• Do they have a backup if they become ill while caring for your dog? • Will they walk your dog and have playtime?
• Does each dog have his own adequately sized kennel? • Is there an indoor-outdoor run or schedule for exercise? • Are resting boards and bedding provided to allow dogs to rest off the concrete floor? • What veterinary services are available? • Are other services available such as grooming, training, bathing? • How are rates calculated?
If your dog takes meds or is on a special diet, be sure and leave explicit instructions and make sure the meds and food are well stocked. Leave a list of phone numbers including your vet’s, how you can be reached
while you are away, and perhaps the number of a local friend or family member.
Charlies Friends doggy dayCare
DOG DAYCARE & PET BOARDING
We offer full grooming services for Dogs
• Do they have a contract listing fees and services?
207-829-6580 42 Middle Road, Cumberland, Me Daycare, Boarding and Grooming Small playgroups Large outside areas Daily dog walks for no additional fee
• References?
York Bark & Play 915 US Route 1 York ME 03909
Phone 207 361 4758
Charlies-friends.com
Charlies Friends
A PLACE WHERE YOUR DOG IS PART OF OUR FAMILY!
YORKBARKANDPLAY.COM
YORKBARKANDPLAY@GMAIL.COM
120 Sunday River Rd.
barkerbrookkennels.com
A place where your dog is a part of our family!
Hoof ‘n Woof 829 -6580
Charlies-friends.com
New clients save 10% with this ad thru 8/31/2020
Voted the Bangor Regions BEST KENNEL every year since 2002 & selected as one of the TOP 10 KENNELS in New England in 2019.
Reasonable rates Excellent references
HAGGETT HILL KENNELS (207) 882-6709
Debbie Sandmaier 93 Dodge Road Edgecomb, ME 04556
www.haggetthillkennel.com
Open Monday - Saturday 7:00AM to 6:00PM Sunday 7:00AM to 9:00AM and 5:00PM to 8:00PM
207-557-2202
Daily dog walks available!
Radiant heat floors
Professional groomer on site
Individual kennels with doors to outside covered kennels
Camera with audio to monitor dogs staying overnight
6 large outside running areas
We only accept well socialized dogs and puppies 4 months/ older for daycare
Supervised playgroups depending on energy level/size
boothbaycanine@gmail.com 653 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay
LIKE US ON Fax: (207) 882-6747 Lic. # F344
Downeast Dog News
Limited Dog Boarding Waldoboro to Wiscasset
COME JOIN OUR PACK!
BOARDING FOR DOGS AND CATS
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Pet Sitting Services
207-633-DOGS • boothbaycanine.com
April 2020
207-865-4279 • 81 Pleasant Hill Rd., Freeport, ME 04032
Daycare, Boarding and Grooming with Love, Care & More! Spacious indoor/outdoor pens Professional grooming services Individual care and playgroups
Over 1/2 acre of outdoor play areas Flexible pick up and drop off hours Please come for a free tour!
www.pleasanthillkennels.co
Lic.#F1212
Come home to a Clean House and Happy Pets
Betty McBrien
207-701-8491 • Insured • Loving pet caregiver in your home • Professional housekeeper serving 30 mileorradius of Camden in Mid-coast Central Maine • Experienced with horse care and farm work
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