Pet Boarding for a Fun and Safe Home Away from Home

Please call the Pet Retreat directly at: (978) 874-3647

At Wachusett Animal Hospital, we offer complete general pet boarding services and overnight cat and dog boarding at our animal hospital from the Fitchburg area and across Central Massachusetts. Our caring vets and staff will take care of your pets like they are their own. This gives your furry friend a special home away from home while you are out of town.

We also want to help put your mind at ease because we know it can be stressful to leave your pet alone, especially if they are sick or recovering from a surgery/procedure. Because of this, we also have medical cat and dog boarding services for pets with conditions other boarding centers might not be able to accommodate.

Dog Boarding

Every morning, the dogs venture outside for fresh air and a run before breakfast. Based on their physical capacity and comfort level, all dogs staying with us are given scheduled outdoor time in our secure, fenced-in yard. Your dog will be supervised throughout their stay, both during their outdoor time and while they rest. In the evenings, we serve dinner and then provide one last supervised outing in the yard before bedtime.

• Outdoor play area

• Individual space

• Climate-controlled kennels

• Comfy, cozy beds

• Clean towels, blankets, and bowls

• Ample daily playtime with staff

• Special diet accommodations

Cat Boarding

We will feed your cat based on your specifications and their requirements, to make sure their routine is the same as it is at home. Everyday we give every kitty one-on-one interaction (if they want it!) including pets, play and snuggles. We also check, clean and disinfect litter boxes periodically throughout the day. On top of that, we clean and provide refresh linens to your kitty's room daily. Our cat boarding area is separated from the dog area to make sure your kitty feels safe and relaxed while they stay with us.

• Individual space

• Separate boarding area for cats

• One-on-one interaction

• Clean towels and blankets daily

• Special diet accommodations

• Periodic litter box cleaning

Pets must be current on the following before their stay.

Requirements for Dogs

• Up to date rabies, DHPP and Bordetella shots

• Negative fecal test result within the last 6 months

• Have been spayed or neutered at least 6 months ago

• Having passed our boarding evaluation

Requirements for Cats

• Up to date rabies, DHPP and Bordetella shots

• Negative fecal test result within the last 6 months

• Have been spayed or neutered at least 6 months ago

• Having passed our boarding evaluation

Your cat or dog will always be supervised by our expert veterinarians and nurses, who will administer medications and closely watch over them.

We will be happy to administer your pet's medications while they are here. We will give them their required medications on the same schedule they are used to at home.

We can provide food for pets staying with us. However, due to allergies and diet variations, we recommend you bring enough of your pet's regular food to last the duration of the stay.

For cats: We will feed your cat based on your specifications and their requirements, to make sure their routine is the same as it is at home.

While the boarding and daycare facilities at Wachusett Animal Hospital and Pet Retreat already meets many of these requirements, stricter standards means increased safety for your pets.

If you have any questions or need help preparing, our team is happy to assist. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all pets in our care.

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