“The nicest and cleanest facility I visit semi-annually!”
~ State Dog Warden, Allegheny County
The nearly 4000 sq. ft. luxury boarding facility is located at the rear of our main hospital with its own separate entrance and staff. We are capable to house up to 100 cats and dogs safely and comfortably. Our Fear Free certified veterinarians and experienced management team are on site everyday to oversee the care and well being of each and every one of our guests.
Choose from spacious individual and family dog runs, value based cages, and even a luxury cat condo housing complex designed for our more adventurous feline friends and their companions. We also have a feline play & enrichment room as well as a completely enclosed canine exercise yard with the industries leading synthetic grass surface designed specifically for dogs, K9Grass by ForeverLawn. Grooming and day-stay opportunities are also available.
Wexford Veterinary Hospital’s Pet Hotel provides blankets and beds of all shapes and sizes, and Kuranda raised cots for all of our guests comfort. You are also more then welcome to bring anything from home that might make your pet feel more comfortable including toys, blankets, and food. However, please be aware that we are not responsible for lost, damaged , or soiled items.
We feed our guests Purina EN which is an easily digested premium maintenance diet. If you do want to bring your pet’s own food we recommend that you pre-measure it and put it in a Ziploc bag or a small Tupperware container. Please bring any prescription or special needs diets. Wet or refrigerated foods are acceptable however we cannot feed any form of raw diets in our facility.
If your pet is receiving a medication we will be happy to administer it. You will need to provide your pet’s medications and clear instructions for its use. If you forget to provide their medication or additional is needed and we carry it in our pharmacy, the hospital will be happy to dispense it as necessary. Please try to keep medications in original containers, especially if they are from different pharmacies, so that the staff can clearly identify it. In the event that medications have been removed from their original containers, please provide a detailed list including name, size, color, and dose.Please note that the Pet Hotel is only be available for active and current patients of Wexford Veterinary Hospital, meaning pets which have been evaluated by one of our staff veterinarians within 12 months of their boarding reservation are eligible for boarding & grooming services. Please be assured that in most cases, we will be able to accommodate boarding requests from established clients with non current pets but they will be required to receive a physical exam upon entry. The facility is not currently available for non client use.
HOURS OF OPERATION
If possible, allow 15 minutes for check in so we can make sure all details for your pets stay are covered! We have made the required Boarding Contract PDF available below for your convenience and ease of check-in. Hours of operation are also noted below. No pets will be released between 8pm and 7am for insurance liability reasons. If your pet requires an after hour pick up please notify us in advance so we can best accommodate the request. After hour and Sunday pick-ups will be charged $25 plus that days boarding fees.
- DROP OFF: Monday thru Friday 8am to 5:30pm, Saturday 8am to 11:30am
- PICK UP: Monday thru Friday 8am to 5:30pm, Saturday 8am to 11:30am
- Grooming available Monday thru Friday and every other Saturday
BOARDING FEES
All fees and expenses start accruing when your pet is checked into the Hotel. Pets picked up prior to 11:00 am Monday through Saturday will not be charged for that boarding day. Any pet staying with us for more then 72 hours will receive a complimentary bath.
**Due to the demand for reservations, we strongly encourage Clients to schedule well in advance of their pet’s anticipated stay with us. For this same reason, a fee of $50.00 will be charged for any no-show or late reservation cancellations after 72 hours prior to scheduled drop-off.Kennel Prices as of October 2022
Kennel Prices as of October 2022
Dogs:
Standard Run: $58.00 per night
Family Run: $95.00 per night
Large Cage (for dogs 25 lbs or less): $45.00
Shared Run: ( 2 dogs sharing a standard run): $90.00 per night
If there are more than 2 dogs sharing a Standard Run or Family Run add $30.00 for the 3rd guest per night.
“Day Stay” accommodations available Monday thru Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM at a rate of $30 per day.
Cats:
Small Cage: $25.00 per night
Large Cage: $35.00 per night
Cat Condos:
1 condo: $48.00 per night
2 condos: $78.00 per night
3 condos: $98.00 per night
Condos include playtime in the nightly fee.
Medication Administration Fee: for a pet on more than 3 medications; will be $1.00 per med/per day/per pet
à la carte Options:
*Packages are per Pet per Day*
- 3 PAW Package: 1 extra playtime session & a bedtime treat $14.65
- 4 PAW Package: 2 extra playtime sessions & a bedtime treat & text pictures $25.15
- 5 PAW Package: 2 extra playtime sessions & a bedtime treat & text pictures & nail dremel $31.45
- Extra Exercise Yard Playtime (dogs): 1 session per day $12.00
- Enrichment Room Playtime (cats): 1 hour session $10.00
- Text Picture (per day): $5.00
- Deluxe Picture Package: 3 days of pictures $10.00
- Ultimate Picture Package: 5 days of pictures $15.00
- Nail Trim: $15.00
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Note: If a veterinarian cannot verify vaccine history then the required vaccines will be given and charged to your invoice. Vaccines given by owners will NOT be accepted at this facility.
Dogs: DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella & Influenza*
Cats: FVRCP and Rabies*
Due to the highly infectious nature of Canine Influenza (CIV) and Kennel Cough (CIRDC), we will be requiring both Flu & Bordetella vaccines for any canine guests. Additional information can be provided by our staff.