Requirements Overview

Ensuring the safety of all pets under our care is our foremost concern. To uphold this commitment, we have established precise vaccination criteria, a designated list of approved medications that we administer, and identified safe medical conditions for boarding. Please review the following details for these vital guidelines.

Boarding vaccinations

  • Vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper & Bordetella
  • Fecals (under 1 year)
  • Influenza (H3N2 & H3N8) in some locations
  • Vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper & Bordetella
  • Fecals (under 1 year)
  • All dogs must be spayed/neutered
  • Influenza (H3N2 & H3N8) in some locations
  • Vaccinations: Rabies & Distemper

 

Daycare Vaccinations

  • Vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper & Bordetella
  • Fecals (under 1 year)
  • Influenza (H3N2 & H3N8) in some locations
  • Vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper & Bordetella
  • Fecals (under 1 year)
  • All dogs must be spayed/neutered
  • Influenza (H3N2 & H3N8) in some locations

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Medications & Medical Conditions

While certain medications and medical conditions may be compatible with our boarding or daycare environment, others may pose risks or necessitate additional documentation. Please refer to our comprehensive medical condition and medication list to ensure a seamless experience for your pet. For certain stays, a signed consent form may be required, as further detailed in the list provided below.

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standards for care

Dr. Sharon Davis DVM, our Veterinary Consultant, collaborates closely with Best Friends in an advisory capacity.

She offers invaluable insights and feedback on best practices and protocols that impact our business, ensuring the well-being and safe handling of our pets. Our vaccination guidelines, approved medication list, and protocols for medical conditions were all crafted with input and guidance from Dr. Davis. As an active veterinarian in Massachusetts, her expertise helps us stay abreast of the latest advancements in pet care, and her input is instrumental in shaping our business developments.