Boarding while you move house

Moves rarely finish on the day they are scheduled. A pet who is safe and settled somewhere else for the two or three nights in the middle is one thing fewer to manage.

Which nights to book

A simple plan is to board from the night before the movers arrive through the night the new home is unpacked enough to be safe. That is often two to four nights. Because the kennel charges by the night like a hotel, the stay is easy to extend by phone if the closing date or the truck slips.

Drop-off is every day from 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. On loading day, the afternoon window works well: the movers are underway, the house is quiet for you, and your pet is already settled by evening.

Moves that cross a holiday

Summer and school-break moves often run into a holiday. The kennel is closed all day on New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and stays beginning seven days before through seven days after those dates carry a 50% deposit. Check your closing date against the holiday deposit checker before you set the move.

What it costs

On the 2026 rates, three nights for one dog in an Economy kennel is 3 x $52, or $156. In Business Class it is 3 x $59, or $177. A cat in the cattery is $35 a night, or $105 for three. Two dogs from the same home can share a kennel and the second pays the reduced rate. If the move stretches to 14 nights or more, a one-dog stay moves to the long-term rate.

Before you drop off

Update your pet's microchip and ID tag with the new address, and keep the phone number on the account current so the kennel can reach you while you are between homes. Give an emergency contact who is not traveling with you. Bring the food in its original bag with amounts written in cups, plus any medication; medications are given at no extra charge.

Picking up in the new place

Collect your pet by 11:30 AM to end on a full night, or between 2:00 and 5:00 PM for half a night extra. Set up a bed, water and a quiet room first, and let your pet explore one room before the rest of the house. Many dogs are tired after a stay, so expect a nap.