our policies
All clients must first complete the proper Service Application and sign our contract.
All dogs wishing to use the Daycare and/or Boarding services must pass the Evaluation Process and continue to meet the criteria evaluated.
All pets must be in good health and up to date on vaccinations required by V.I.P.
- Dogs:
- Rabies, Canine Distemper, and Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
- Negative Fecal Test (Required Yearly)
- Influenza (Recommended)
- Yearly heartworm and flea/tick preventative (Recommended)
- Cats
- Rabies and Feline Distemper
- Feline Leukemia (Recommended)
All pets must be at least 4 months old to use the Daycare and/or Boarding services.
All owners wishing to receive daycare services for their dogs from V.I.P. must have their dogs spayed or neutered by 15 months and sign the “Intact Dog Contract”.
All cats must be spayed/neutered by the age of 6 months.
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- If not, cleaning fees may be applied.
All appointment requests for daycare and boarding should be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Package days purchased from V.I.P. are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Package days purchased from V.I.P. expire 6 months from purchase date. A client will not be reimbursed for unused days.
Packages are priced per pet, not per household. Days from one package cannot be shared between multiple dogs.
Package days cannot be used for a boarding stay.
Dogs who use V.I.P.’s daycare service at least once a week are considered “Regular” and are eligible for complementary daycare during a boarding stay.
All clients must keep an up-to-date credit card on file.
The additional dog/cat, “Roommate” discount only applies for boarding if both pets come from the same household and are sharing the same boarding suite.
The maximum number of dogs or cats allowed in the same boarding suite is 2 and they must come from the same household.
Dogs and cats cannot be boarded in the same suite, even if they come from the same household.
If a client has two dogs sharing the same boarding suite, and they need to be fed separately, there will be an additional charge of $3/meal added to the invoice.
If a client’s pet requires extensive meal preparation while staying at VIP, there will be an additional charge of $5/meal.
If a pet requires any medication during their stay at V.I.P., a medication fee will be put in place. Medication will be charged per day and difficult to medicate pets will receive an additional charge determined by V.I.P.
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- $5 for Oral and Topical
A La Carte services purchased for a pet’s boarding stay will only be performed on arrival days if the pet is dropped off before 12:00pm. They will not be performed on scheduled departure days.
Boarding pets that are picked up after 11:00am on their departing day will have a “Late Check Out” charge added to their invoice.
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- Dogs: $27
- Cats: $15
If a client is only interested in V.I.P.’s boarding service, they must utilize the service at least once within 365 days of their last visit or they may need to complete another trial night.
If a Boarding reservation is no longer needed and the client does not cancel their appointment 24 hours prior to the reservation date, the card on file will be charged a $25 “Cancelation” fee.
If a Boarding reservation is no longer needed and the client makes no attempt to cancel their appointment, the card on file with be charged a $35 “No Show” fee.
If a Daycare reservation is no longer needed and the client does not cancel their appointment 24 hours prior to the reservation date, the card on file will be charged a $15 “Cancelation” fee.
If a Daycare reservation is no longer needed and the client makes no attempt to cancel their appointment or cancels the morning of, the card on file will be charged a $25 “No Show” fee or a package day with be deducted.
If a client requires an early drop off or late pick up for Boarding or Daycare, outside V.I.P.’s regular lobby hours, a $1/minute fee will be applied to the client’s invoice.
If a client fails to pick up their pet within 30 minutes of closing from either a Daycare or Boarding reservation, their pet will be boarded, and full rates will apply.
V.I.P.’s lobby will be closed for drop-off, pick-up, and daycare on the following holidays.
- New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Sunday before Memorial Day, July 4th, Sunday before Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
- Hours for Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend
- Closed Sunday before
- 3:00pm-5:00pm on Monday
- Boarding drop-off/pick-up only
- Closed to Daycare