Admission Requirements

Screening

At Meadowland Kennel, we screen dogs according to their social, behavioral, age, and health status to make sure they are a good fit for our kennel. The kennel questionnaire helps us with that process. We do not accept puppies under 6 months of age. Pups between 6 and 12 months will be evaluated to see if they are able and ready for a kennel stay. You may be asked to have your pet come for a “sleepover” to help with our screening process. We desire to run a kennel that is safe, reasonably calm, and enjoyable for all who come to stay. Not all dogs love being kenneled, but all dogs should at the very least feel safe, calm, and loved while they are here.

Vaccinations

We are required to have proof that your dog's vaccinations are current. Please provide the following current documents from your veterinarian before your dog's first stay. Current documents are needed annually.

The vaccinations required are for:

  • Rabies

  • DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, parainfluenza)

  • Bordetella (kennel cough)

Pets must enter the kennel:

  • Flea-, tick- and parasite-free (yearly clean stool test)

  • Reasonably clean

  • In good health (no diarrhea/no persistent coughs within last 30 days)

If a dog shows signs of fleas/ticks, it will be given a flea/tick treatment and a charge will be added to the total cost.

Dogs are to be spayed or neutered if they are of an age where this can be done. If dogs are not spayed or neutered, special arrangements may be possible if we are notified when reservations are made for the dog’s stay. We do not accept female dogs that are in their heat cycle.

Emergency Procedures

In the unfortunate situation where your pet is sick or injured, we will attempt to contact you and/or the emergency contact you have designated. As described in the Owner Agreement, if we are unable to contact either of you, we will then attempt to contact your notated veterinarian. If they cannot be reached, then we will reach out to the Emergency Vet Clinic on Plainfield Ave for further medical instructions and/or treatment. These charges will be added to your bill.