Full Boarding Requirements

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Brookeside Veterinary Hospital
3010 Warren Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 761-7523

Our goal is to make your pet’s stay safe, comfortable, and worry-free. Please review the requirements below before your visit.

1. Established Care & Pre-Boarding Visit

A visit with one of our veterinarians or a Fear Free–certified technician is required before your pet’s first boarding stay.
This helps us understand your pet’s temperament and place them in the most appropriate, comfortable space.

2. Required Vaccinations

To protect every guest, pets must be current (not overdue before or during their stay).

Dogs: DHPP, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, Rabies
Cats: FVRCP, Rabies

Please have vaccination records available at or before check-in.

3. Health Screening & Parasite Prevention

Dogs: Current heartworm & tick screen
All pets: Negative fecal exam within the last 6 months
All pets: On consistent, year-round prevention for fleas, ticks, and (for dogs) heartworm
- Please note the date and product/brand of the most recent dose at check-in.
- If a dose is overdue, we will administer a dose and add it to your invoice.

4. Check-In & Check-Out Information

We schedule arrivals and departures to keep the kennel calm and organized. Please allow 10–30 minutes for check-in so we can review health status, belongings, and comfort preferences.

Check-in: 2:40–4:00 p.m. (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) • 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Sat)
Check-out: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) • 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Sat)
No check-ins or check-outs on Wednesdays or Sundays.
Boarding intakes are scheduled for 40 minutes to ensure a smooth, low-stress process.

5. Food & Treats (Required Meal Baggies)

To keep mealtimes accurate and stress-free, food baggies must be prepared for each meal your pet will receive while boarded.

Each baggie must include:

Pet’s name (first name & last initial, or full name)
Meal time (AM, PM, or afternoon)
Pre-measured portion sealed in a sandwich- or quart-sized bag

Please place all meal baggies in a labeled container/tub for transport.
Refrigeration is very limited. Only bring items that require minimal cold storage unless medically necessary.
If food runs out, we’ll provide an in-house diet and add the cost to your invoice.

6. Medications & Supplements

Prescription medications must be in their original prescription packaging with a readable label showing: patient name, drug name, concentration, and dosing directions.
Supplements / OTC items must be in original packaging or a clearly labeled baggie, with written directions for use.
Our team administers all medications/supplements as directed.

7. Personal Items & Storage

You’re welcome to bring a familiar bed/blanket and a couple of favorite toys/chews.
We rinse and air-dry bedding if soiled (no machine washing).
For safety and organization, all items except bedding are stored in Brookeside-provided tubs:
- Large Dog (>25 lb): 23″ × 16″ × 13″
- Small Dog/Cat/Other: 17″ × 11″ × 12″

8. Boarding Options & Pricing

We’re committed to providing a calm, comfortable environment with attentive, veterinarian-supervised care.

Current rates:

Dog Suites (any size): $45 for the first pet; $35 each additional dog (up to 4 pets total in the suite); additional cats in the suite are $20 each
Dog Rooms (dogs >25 lb; not overly anxious): $40 first dog; $35 second dog (max 2 dogs/room)
Small Dog Kennels (dogs <25 lb): $35 (one pet/kennel)
Cat Suites: follows suite pricing above
Cat Kennels: $20 (one cat/kennel) — rate will adjust once new cat condos are available
Medical Boarding Supplement: $15/day for chronic medical conditions (includes a brief daily check-in by medical staff)

Pricing supports continued facility and process improvements that make every stay safer and more comfortable.

9. Forms & Agreements

A Boarding Agreement is required for every stay.
We will email this form after booking; please print, complete, and bring it to check-in.
If you need a copy now, download it here: Boarding Agreement & Intake Form (PDF)

10. Facility Tours

We’re happy to show you around. Please call to schedule a boarding tour.

11. Questions & Contact

We’re here to help you prepare and to keep your pet’s stay worry-free.

Address: 3010 Warren Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Phone: (734) 761-7523