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There are more pet boarding kennels in most cities than you expect. You see, pet boarding has become a bigger and bigger business. People are just now becoming aware of how much their pets are like them. Animals have emotional empathy, keen intellect, and even a well developed sense of self. Traditionally, pet kennels were only designed for extended trips. People would not board their pets for less than a day or two at a time, counting on the dogs or cats to be able to take care of themselves while their owners were gone. Today, however, there are more and more all day pet boarding places.
Not all pet boarding facilities are the same, and you have to take into account your pet's individual temperament when you choose. For example, if you have a very social dogs – especially if it is a medium-sized or large one – you might want to take it to a service offering day boarding for dogs. Many of these places allow the dogs to socialize together, which can be quite fun for them. For smaller dogs, or especially for cats, you should consider hiring an individual pet sitter. Smaller dogs often feel threatened by the larger ones and do not have much fun with them at pet boarding centers. Cats are often not social creatures and do not do well in group pet boarding environments. Nonetheless, this doesn't hold for all small dogs or all small cats. You need to observe your dog or cat with other members of its own species before you can really make a decision about what kind of pet boarding is best.
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