In safe hands

Aabhas Sharma picks out places your pet can stay while you are away.

Leaving a pet behind on a holiday can be a problem. But there is a host of dog creches, day-boarding facilities, and even professional pet sitters, to relieve the anxieties of pet owners. Here are a few dog daycare facilities where you can leave behind your pet for that stress-free vacation.

PERFECT POOCH, MUMBAI

This kennel ensures that your pet is in safe hands. Apart from daily walks, medication needs and the routine your pet is used to, the kennel also makes sure that you get in touch with them seven days in advance, so they can chart out a proper routine.

A proper screening process is done to ensure that the dog is healthy, vaccinated, and gets along with other dogs in the kennel. Charges for day-boarding begin at Rs 500 (depending on the breed).
For puppies, the cost of day-boarding is Rs 450.
Contact: 9892133104 / 9769182002 / 9220817660

DOGGFATHER, KOLKATA

An air-conditioned indoor facility with individual beds and sofas, and a total built up area of 3,000 sq ft (including a backyard), ensures that the pets in this facility have a comfortable time. The cost of day boarding starts at Rs 650/day. If you want pet grooming, or are looking for a partner for your dog, Doggfather takes care of that as well.
Contact: 9830135636 or email info@doggfatherkennel.com  

CANINE ELITE, DELHI

A farmhouse turned into a proper dog-care facility, you can drop dogs off for weekends or even a fortnight at Canine Elite. This facility has two swimming pools — one for pups and the other for big dogs. There are air-conditioned cabins that can accommodate 15-20 pets. There are toys and other things to help keep the dogs busy. There’s also a sick-bay and a vet on call, 24x7. The team of caretakers and trainers are all ex-Army dog squad members, so you can be sure your pet is in safe and experienced hands. The charges for day boarding are Rs 1,000 a day. For six days, it costs Rs 750/day, and for a week to 15 days and more, Rs 500/day.
Contact: 9871397179 or email contact@canineelite.com

YASHBANS KENNELS, BANGALORE

Built on a sprawling 2.5-acre farm, this pet boarding facility has special areas for cats as well as an aviary for birds. For dogs, there’s enough space to play outdoors or stay in comfort in air-conditioned rooms. The charges for day boarding starts at Rs 450 a day.
Contact: 080-65639548 / 9844058080 / 9886312691 or email yashbans@gmail.com