Fuzzy Friends Inn

Most days kennels are open all day.
Many dogs that stay longer and are dog friendly, integrate in my home and spend most of the day around me in the living room.

During peak vacation times and some weekends, they may take turns, if not compatible.

 

Fuzzy Friends Inn vs Standard Boarding Facility/Vet boarding.
Why pick Fuzzy friends Inn?

Boarding is not like being home, no matter what.
But it doesn't have to cost a fortune to offer a calm space and have especially multiple pets loved on and cared for and kept safe.

In a large boarding facility, you have options. Pay extra, to have your dog get one on one attention and play time, and the finest luxury "suite", or have your dog locked  in a sterile kennel (most vet boarding is very lonely and VERY stressful as many dogs are screaming and barking throughout the day),

or only seeing people at feeding time and possibly a little play time shared with 2 dozen other dogs once or twice a day, but only IF your dog is good with other dogs.

In a large facility, pets will have private, blocked off kennels and some, their own little often concrete yard.
They may not see any dogs, but they will hear them plenty as it takes only one "barker" to drive an entire kennel nuts for hours and bring out those anxiety attacks. When that lightning storm or fireworks hit, let's hope someone is present and willing and able to sit with your frightened pet.

There is usually very little human interaction, unless you pay for "15 minutes cuddle time or 10 minute walks" separately. But the environment will be
perfectly sterile and if they have a sprinkler system, mostly safe. 

Most of these facilities are NOT staffed at night and the dogs are in the building alone.

(Including most vets)
These facilities are very organized, the doors open at the exact same time every day and close at the exact same time every night. Everything has a schedule. Some dogs may need it that way. Especially dogs that require a strict schedule.


At Fuzzy Friends,
for most reservations they have access to the yard all day, or share with just one other kennel and trade off every 2-3 hours, however, during prime holiday time (Christmas/Thanksgiving...) they have to share and will at worst, only be able to go in the yard a few hours a day, spread out over 4-5 turns, depending on how many get along with each other. Much like at home, for most dogs.
Each yard is big enough to run around and play in. Everyone will get as much exercise as they need. In 3 years I have only had one dog (a frequent guest) that cannot be with other dogs at all. Most dogs hang out all over my house and enjoy the much larger front yard as well.

They will see other dogs,  but I do not just let dogs bark all day. It gets quite loud when visitors come or go, but when I am alone with them, it is very calm and quiet here. If a dog needs more attention then others, because say he/she has separation anxiety, I wont just ignore it, because I can't see or hear it. I am in the middle of it!

I visit with every pet multiple times a day and everyone gets attention and cuddles. There is no fee for that.
I also don't charge to give them their medication.

Nothing here is "sterile", this is a lived in, pet friendly place, but it gets cleaned every day. One of my work at home jobs sometimes leaves some pieces of furniture, tubs or bags/boxes around the property. I don't really have much spare time to worry about "curb appeal"

I live here, the dogs are not alone at night. Other than the occasional short shopping trip, I am most always here with them. 

As the days are longer for them at boarding, than at home (more excitement, less daytime sleep), I let their nights be a bit longer, so they get good rest. Getting enough sleep is important for their stress level to stay low and their overall well being.

I try to be fair with pricing. You shouldn't get punished for giving a home to multiple pets.
I have pet parents frequently, that have 3 or more pets and enjoy the discounts and ability to enjoy their vacation, knowing their pets are truly cared for, not just fed and multiple dogs can stay together..

There are discounts for stays,second pet in the same kennel are 50% off or more and there are long stay and off season extended stay discounts. See the options and pricing page for standard fees.
 

I am no longer able to accept drop offs and pick ups on Sundays or Holidays, sorry. I simply need one day a week to "myself"

 
For the last 40+ years, I have cared for at least a dozen pets at any given time. There have always been multiple dogs and cats, but also Birds, a wide array of Lizards, Mice, Hamsters, and Gerbils. Turtles, Goats, Sheep and Horses. Chickens, Geese and Ducks. I shared my life with all of them.
For 10 years I was running a Shelter Dog rescue , the facebook page is still there if you want to look it up. During that time I cared for as many as 30 dogs at once. 
I am experienced to care for dogs with a wide range of ailments and misbehavior, with the exclusion of human aggression from dogs over 30lb (considered case by case) and pets that need shots (such as insulin), I can't do shots..

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