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Old 08-11-2016, 08:01 AM   #1
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Has anyone ever used disney kennel's if so thoughts?
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I have not personally, but my Aunt was going to (she had a camper at FW but wanted the dogs in AC without running the AC of the camper all the time), and she was told there was no on-site vet and none on-call.
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I have not personally, but my Aunt was going to (she had a camper at FW but wanted the dogs in AC without running the AC of the camper all the time), and she was told there was no on-site vet and none on-call.
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Don't you also have to take care of walking your dog, etc. throughout the day as well? I'm not sure as I've never used them.
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We used Best Friends Pet Care during our June trip and it was a very good experience. We kenneled our two Maltipoos together and had no problems. Drop-off and pick-up times are convenient. The facility is clean. You can visit your pets most anytime. There is an on-leash dog walk and an off-leash shaded play park. You are not responsible for short potty walks or feeding. You do not have to visit, if you don't want to. Of course, there are up charges for services we didn't use. Longer walks, group or individual play/cuddle time, grooming, baths, VIP accommodations, etc.. The employees were professional and friendly. They sent pictures of the pups by email or text a couple of times during the week. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. In fact, their services jaded my expectations of the kennel we used on our beach vacation two weeks ago!
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We used Best Friends Pet Care during our June trip and it was a very good experience. We kenneled our two Maltipoos together and had no problems. Drop-off and pick-up times are convenient. The facility is clean. You can visit your pets most anytime. There is an on-leash dog walk and an off-leash shaded play park. You are not responsible for short potty walks or feeding. You do not have to visit, if you don't want to. Of course, there are up charges for services we didn't use. Longer walks, group or individual play/cuddle time, grooming, baths, VIP accommodations, etc.. The employees were professional and friendly. They sent pictures of the pups by email or text a couple of times during the week. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. In fact, their services jaded my expectations of the kennel we used on our beach vacation two weeks ago!
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You're welcome. Just go to their website. You can send an email or call to ask any questions. I did both. If you are planning a holiday trip, make reservations ASAP! We missed booking last Christmas and I tried months in advance.
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My cat Cedric (see avitar) has stayed there several times. The last time he stayed there in 2011 I was able to come each day to give him his insulin injections, as they won't do that. It was a great experience. Cedric has passed away, but if I needed to kennel my current cats at Best Friends, I wouldn't hesitate.
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My cat Cedric (see avitar) has stayed there several times. The last time he stayed there in 2011 I was able to come each day to give him his insulin injections, as they won't do that. It was a great experience. Cedric has passed away, but if I needed to kennel my current cats at Best Friends, I wouldn't hesitate.
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