Most boarding stress happens at the desk: the staff needs current rabies proof, the medication schedule isn’t written down, and the emergency contact is a number you can’t find while holding a leash and a duffel bag.
The Boarding Packet solves the check-in, not just the storage. It assembles exactly what a facility asks for into one clean document you can hand over or send ahead.
What facilities actually need
- Current vaccine proofRabies, DHPP, and Bordetella with expiry dates — the line every kennel checks first.
- Medication scheduleWhat, when, and how much — plus enough supply for the full stay.
- Feeding instructionsBrand, portion, and times, so staff don't improvise with the wrong food.
- Authorization & contactsYour vet, a backup human, and a clear note on consent to treat.
Check vaccine timing early
Some facilities require Bordetella at least a week before arrival. Verify dates while there’s still time to book a vet visit — our boarding prep guide has the week-by-week plan.
Send it ahead, skip the line
Email or message the packet a day early and most facilities can pre-clear your check-in. When you arrive, the conversation is “you’re all set” instead of “do you have her rabies certificate?”
