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Pet Boarding for a Fun and Safe Home Away from Home

Leaving your pet behind can be difficult, but choosing pet boarding connected to a veterinary hospital provides an added level of comfort, trust, and peace of mind. At Kay Animal Hospital, we combine a safe, comfortable boarding environment with attentive care from a team that understands your pet’s health and individual needs.

Throughout your pet’s stay, our trained staff will monitor their appetite, behavior, comfort, and overall well-being. We can administer routine medications, if needed, and recognize subtle changes that may indicate a developing health concern. If an illness or emergency arises, our onsite veterinary team is available to assess the situation and provide prompt medical attention.

Whether your pet is staying for a single night or an extended visit, you can travel with confidence knowing they are receiving thoughtful care in a facility equipped to support both their comfort and health.

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Pet Boarding FAQs

We want you to feel fully prepared and confident about your pet’s stay. Explore our frequently asked questions below to learn more about our boarding services, accommodations, requirements, and more.

  • Boarding Accommodations & Rates

    With overnight pet boarding, and state-of-the-art medical boarding, our Douglasville veterinary team will treat your pet like family and provide a home away from home while you are away.

    We provide complete general boarding services for all of our patients and medical boarding services for pets with conditions standard boarding centers may not be equipped to accommodate.

  • Dog Accommodations

    General Boarding

    Dogs receive regular walks on a schedule depending on their physical capacity and ability, with close monitoring by staff during walks and naps. Kennels are cleaned and disinfected daily with fresh linens.

    • Climate-controlled kennels

    • Comfy, cozy beds

    • Clean towels, blankets, and bowls

    • Individual space

    • Daily walks

    • Ample daily playtime with staff

    • 24/7 monitoring

  • Cat Accommodations

    General Boarding

    Cats are fed according to your instructions and their needs. They receive daily one-on-one interaction including play, snuggles, and pets if they want them. Litter bins are cleaned and disinfected throughout the day, and linens are changed daily. Cats are housed in a separate boarding area from dogs.

    • Climate-controlled environment

    • Comfy, cozy beds

    • Clean towels, blankets, and bowls

    • Individual space

    • Separate boarding area from dogs

    • Daily one-on-one interaction

    • 24/7 monitoring

  • Health & Vaccination Requirements

    Pets must be current on the following before their stay.

    Requirements for Dogs

    • up to date with all vaccinations

    • free of fleas and ticks

    • altered (not unaltered)

    Requirements for Cats

    • up to date with all vaccinations

    • free of fleas and ticks

  • Dining During Your Pet's Stay

    We provide food for pets staying with us. However, please feel free to bring enough of your pet's regular food to last the duration of the stay.

    For pets that are not on a special diet, we'll provide high-quality, nutritious pet food.

  • Medical Boarding

    Our veterinarians and nurses will closely monitor and administer medications to your pet while you are away.

  • Medication Administration

    We will be glad to administer your pet's medications while they are with us. Medication will be given to your pet on the same schedule that they are used to receiving at home unless otherwise specified.

Book an Appointment at Kay Animal Hospital

New pets are always welcome at Kay Animal Hospital. Our friendly veterinary staff looks forward to providing our neighbors in the area and surrounding communities with the veterinary care they need.

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