Dog Boarding: Frequently Asked Questions

 We require all pets who are boarding or in for daycare to be up to date on core vaccinations (see below) and Bordetella. Although there are viruses that there are not vaccinations for, we do everything we can to prevent them. Please email them to staff@cairndalefarm.com. Our guests must be currently on flea preventative as well. Those who fail to provide the appropriate paperwork will default to the special needs pricing. 

Dogs: Vaccines for canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis and rabies are considered core vaccines.

Cats: Vaccines for panleukopenia (feline distemper), feline calicivirus, feline herpesvirus type I (rhinotracheitis) and rabies are considered core vaccines. 

 You are more than welcome to bring blankets and toys from home us you wish. 

We do ask that you supply ample food for their stay.

If your pet is on medication that is not a problem. We will dispense for no additional charge, as prescribed by your veterinarian. 

Monday thru Saturday 8:00 am-Noon and 3:00-5:00 pm

Sunday 8:00-9:00 am and 4:00-5:00 pm
 There are no pick-ups or drop-offs for boarding and no dog daycare on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

We are conveniently located in Lennon, MI off exit 123 on I-69. Right on the border of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties. 

We are just west of Flint and Swartz Creek, east of Corunna and Owosso, south of Flushing and New Lothrup, and north of Gaines and Durand

You absolutely can, however we do encourage to make your reservation 1st due to the high demand of boarding and dog daycare. You can always cancel at your tour if you are no longer interested. We do tours by appointment to ensure the guests stay on schedule for feedings and let outs. The most common times are 12:00 and 5:00 however, we do take appointments between 8:00am and 5:30pm Monday thru Saturday. No tours on Sunday.

This question can be answered in many ways:

1. Cairn Dale Farm in Lennon is climate controlled with heating and air conditioning, as well as we use fans to circulate the air. To keep the animals at a safe temperature year round.

2. Our staff is regularly trained to make sure they provide a safe environment for all guests, We train on animal behavior (both positive and negative), how to handle emergency situations, how to provide positive and safe care to our guests, signs to look for in a unhealthy pet, upkeep on all facility equipment, policies and procedures are reviewed and enforced. 

3. All animals on our premises must be leashed or in a carrier from arrival until they are taken off or out by our staff. We also have many doors with large windows and dutch half doors in our facility to make sure to avoid any potential issues with other guests. 

4. Our facility is under video surveillance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.