Overnight Pet Boarding and Kennel
Pets are more than animals – they are little members of your family that depend on you for love, care, and attention. When you are out of town, you need to know that your pet is well cared for in your absence. We happily offer overnight boarding at both of our locations – in Galena, OH and in Westerville, OH.
We love to show off our kennel area, so we welcome you to come take a tour anytime we’re open, ideally during the middle part of the day, and we can answer any question you might have regarding your pet’s stay.
The Finest Overnight Accommodations for Your Pet
Big Walnut Animal Care Center is an all-in-one veterinary facility, offering veterinary services, grooming, and boarding for cats, dogs, and some pocket pets. We provide boarding for pets that are generally healthy and current on all of their vaccines (Distemper, Rabies, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza for dogs, and Feline Distemper and Rabies for cats).
The building was zoned and designed to be an exclusively indoor kennel facility which means your pet will stay in their own individual run area for the duration of their stay with the exception of when they are taken out for TLC play time, which is provided at an additional charge. We monitor each dog to make sure they are urinating and defecating regularly, and if they are not, we will take them outside to encourage them to go at no additional charge. Any time your pet urinates or defecates in their run area, we spray down all the waste into our trough drain system and an automatic flush valve flushes everything away.
Our 104-run dog boarding area contains runs that are separated into two areas: a sleeping area and an exercise run area. The sleeping area is where your pet’s food, water, and bedding are kept and is 4’x4’; the exercise area is where they can stretch their legs, as well as urinate and defecate, and that area is 4’x8’. They have access to both sides 24 hours a day. We also offer a limited amount of Jumbo Runs for our large breed guests or families of larger dogs and that area is 4’x6’ and 6’x8’. Fresh air is pumped in continuously from outside, and the entire kennel is heated and air-conditioned to maintain a comfortable environment for each animal.
We provide all bedding and bowls for all of our guests, as well as a container for all of their belongings. We prefer that you leave their favorite blankets/beds and toys at home as they can end up lost or ruined during their stay. We strongly recommend bringing their own food, and bringing enough for their entire stay, and maybe a little extra for those unforeseen circumstances. However, if you forget their food or your pet runs out while here, we will provide Purina EN, which is a sensitive stomach diet. If we discover that they may not have enough food for their stay, we will communicate with you as to how you would like to proceed. If your pet is on any medications or supplements, we will gladly administer them at no additional cost. However, we do require all medications to be brought in their original container or packaging.
For our feline guests, we have a quiet area away from most of the action, where they can relax in their very own condo with cozy blankets. We monitor their litter box and clean them any time they use them so they feel comfortable to go at any time. We also offer TLC time where they can play with toys or they can receive lots of cuddles.
Dog Boarding
- Standard Run – $35/night (one dog)
- Jumbo Run – $42/night (25% off each additional dog that stays in the same run)
There is no discount for two dogs in the same family staying in separate runs.
Cat Boarding
$22/night for one cat and 25% off for each additional cat that stays in the same condo.
There is no discount for 2 cats in the same family staying in separate kitty condos.
TLC
$6.00 per 10-minute session per pet.
Activities and Amenities
During your pet’s stay, they will experience care by a qualified and dedicated boarding staff. During their stay, your pet will have access to:
- Playtime with provided toys
- Scheduled feeding times
- Indoor exercise runs
- Plenty of rest and relaxation
You can treat your pet to a truly unique experience by scheduling additional grooming services for our trained stylists. We even offer special grooming and T.L.C. packages that allow for additional one on one playtime with a staff member.
TLC play time is when we take them outside to potty and then we will take them into one of our play areas to let them off leash to play fetch or just be petted. Each TLC session lasts for 10 minutes and you can choose up to 3 per day for your pet(s) at $6.00 per session per pet.
All TLC time is one-on-one with a trained kennel staff member and at no point will your dog interact with any other dogs unless they are part of your family.
Special Needs Boarding
Did you know that we offer full-service medical boarding at our Annehurst Veterinary Hospital location? If your dog or cat has medical issues requiring special attention, we are fully prepared to meet those needs when you board with us.
All geriatric pets, or those with existing major medical issues including, but not limited to, seizures, diabetes, heart conditions, kidney or liver disease, or having a compromised immune system will be scheduled to board at our Annehurst location as they are more equipped and are able to better handle pets with those conditions.
- Regular observation of appetite and attitude with a trained vet technician
- Administer diabetes shots, ringworm medication and other scheduled treatments
- Special dietary considerations and feedings
In the event that your pet is in need of additional treatment, a vet will discuss treatment options with you. It’s our goal to help your pet be healthy, comfortable and happy!
