Going away? Don’t forget to plan for your pets

IF you have a pet as part of your family, you’ll understand the stress that being away from home for extended periods of time can bring for both you and your four-legged friends.

For many pet owners, leaving your dog or cat behind when going on holiday can be incredibly stressful, wondering if they will be okay at home. Will they get enough love and attention from the petsitter, will they feel abandoned, and do they have enough food and clean water?

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If you are going away, especially with the festive season looming in the not so distant future, consider booking your beloved pet in at the SPCA Boarding Kennels.

The advantage of this option is that you can rest assured that they will be well taken care of. The staff at Vryheid SPCA will make sure of it.

“A recent trip out of Vryheid left me in the precise predicament of wondering who would take care of my Valentino, a Jack Russell x Cocker Spaniel, while we were away. Without wanting to inconvenience my friends or neighbours, I wanted to be sure that he would get the attention and care he needed for the four days we would be away, so I turned to Vryheid SPCA.

“It was as simple as phoning their office and booking my boy in for the duration of our absence. I was met with the reassurance that he would be given all the necessary care and attention he required.

“The staff members at Vryheid SPCA were very understanding of the situation, especially considering that this would be Valentino’s longest separation from me and the rest of my family.”

For a reasonable fee, Valentino got to spend his time away from his family with a dedicated team who catered to his basic needs, as well as his emotional requirements of care and attention, making what could have been a traumatic ordeal for dog and owner, a relatively pleasant experience, given the circumstances.

“A well-run, reputable boarding kennel is normally a safe manner in which to house your animals while you’re away. It also means that your pets are not lonely because of the activity around them.”