Whitewood Acres
Dog Boarding
As a child, Malia became a huge pet lover and followed that dream by going to school to work with animals. She has an AAS in Veterinary Technology where she has spent over 15 years working at small animal preventive clinics here in Minnesota. She knows how stressful boarding facility type environments can be for our furry family members and that is why she started offering pet sitting services. What better person to have than an experienced Veterinary Technician caring for your furry kids while you are away.
Onsite Overnight Boarding for Dogs
We believe in providing a stress-free, family-style and healthy atmosphere with country charm for your dog(s) while you are out of town. Whitewood Acres is family owned and operated by a Veterinary Professional. Below are a few highlights of Whitewood Acres Dog Boarding.
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Safe, loving and healthy, home atmosphere- Your dog stays in our home, with US!!
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20 acre homestead
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Owner is a Veterinary Technician and has worked in small animal medicine for over 15 years.
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Prescription diets & Medications Accommodated
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Dog aggressive/reactive Dogs Accommodated but availability limited
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Flexible drop off and pick up times - Scheduled times required
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Security system that monitors for environment, fire, smoke and intrusion
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Daily updates with photos communicated to you
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Multiple dog households welcome!
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Small volume of dogs accommodated at a time: I only take in 2-3 families at a time, so it doesn't feel so much like a boarding facility.
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Transportation option for pick up / drop off (For an additional fee) : If time doesn't allow you to bring your pet to us or picked up- I will come to YOU!
Requirements
All dogs are required to have current vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper (DHLPP), Parvo and Bortella (kennel cough).
Regular boarding rates apply to spayed/neutered Adult dogs.
If your dog is intact there is an increased daily rate.
RAW FOOD diets are NOT allowed. Commercial or fresh(refrigerated) foods only. No raw meats
Reservations for overnight boarding
Be sure to reserve a spot for your pet as soon as possible by submitting requests through the "Dog Boarding Request" page. There are various times of the year when I fill up quickly, especially since we only accommodate a small volume at a time!
Accommodations
We have dog cots available , clean blankets available for each pup, but you are welcome to bring a familiar item from home- (blanket, tshirt/sweatshirt, towel, dog bed etc. )All pets have stainless steel bowls with fresh water always available.You are welcome to leave your pet with a toy from home to play with. We ask that you bring toys that are not easy to destroy (or already destroyed) or easy to swallow. It helps me if you can bring items from home in a labeled bag. We are not responsible for lost or ruined items brought in by the owner.
Feedings
We recommend that your dog maintain a consistent diet, reducing stress on their digestive system. Bring dog food in storage baggies/bin or some type of container that is clearly marked with your dog's name and your last name. We can accommodate keeping feeding schedules the same as if they were still at home.
**Raw food (raw meat) diets are NOT allowed** Fresh food is OKAY, as long as there is no raw meat.
Dog Boarding Rates
Boarding rates are charged per calendar day (not necessarily "every 24hours" but each new day.. Below are current rates for bookings in 2024.
*Rates subject to change so always inquire for accurate up to date pricing*
fixed ADULT dog boarding is $40 per day , per dog
** Dogs under 1 year of age are $60 per day, per dog.
**Intact Adult dogs (1yr+) ( not spayed or neutered) are at the rate of $80 per day, per dog. This rate also applies to "puppies" in heat during their stay.
Intact adult dogs are not doubled up with any other families. So your dog is the only one here (one on one , undivided attention, that is one of the reasons for increase in charge along with marking behaviors that can occur more.
Payments accepted: Cash, venmo, paypal, and all major credit cards through square- (4% processing fee)
**Sorry--No Checks!!
Full payment is due on the first day of care.
Early Pick ups
If your plans change and you decide to pick up your pet earlier than planned/discussed, you will not be refunded for the reserved booking. Due to the low number of dogs that we can accommodate and that we turn away other inquires during your stay -we cannot give refunds or credits, for changes in reservations once your pet is dropped off. I hope you understand.
What to bring
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Your Pet's Food (in storage bin or sandwich baggies) I have clean bowls
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Leash & Collar/harness
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Shock collar, remote and charger if applies to your dog
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Completed Intake Form (this is a 1 time form)
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Signed Agreement Form and Emergency Veterinary Form (this is a 1 time form)
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Something familiar smelling- a blanket, or one of your tshirts
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Their favorite toy and / or treat
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Dog bed / dog mat
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Medications / supplements (if required)-- Must be in original containers. DO NOT send pills in a plastic bag.
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If your dog takes trazodone and / or gabapentin for vet visits/grooming/thunderstorms,anxiety---Please include this medication.
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Payment due in full at time of drop off (Cash, Venmo, or paypal, sorry NO Checks). We now accept all major credit cards through the square app. 4% processing fee. Otherwise you can use a credit card with PayPal or Venmo.
Drop off & Pick up Times
I do not have "set" hours for pick up or drop off times, due to a fluctuating schedule. Therefore, ALL drop offs and pick ups are scheduled. Please be on time.
If your scheduled drop off and/or pick up time needs to be adjusted, please let me know ahead of time to make sure those changes are okay.