Dog Boarding in Albuquerque

Dog boarding in and around Albuquerque ranges from small kennels to pet resorts and day care centers with overnight stays. Visit before you book: a good facility will happily show you where dogs sleep, play and eat, and how it keeps them comfortable through the seasons.

The city permits boarding kennels

Albuquerque requires an Animal Service Provider Permit for an establishment that takes temporary possession of an animal from its owner, not on the owner's property, to perform a service, and the city's list includes boarding kennels and animal day care establishments (City of Albuquerque). Ask a facility whether it holds the permit, then visit before you book. Look for clean, dry runs, fresh water, secure fencing, staff who know the dogs by name, and a clear plan for a dog that gets sick.

Vaccines and respiratory illness

Albuquerque residents no longer need a city pet license, but dogs and cats must still be vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered (City of Albuquerque). Most facilities ask for rabies, DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough), and many ask for canine influenza. During a canine respiratory syndrome alert in December 2023, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture urged owners planning to board their dogs to have vaccinations, including canine influenza, Bordetella and parainfluenza, up to date at least two weeks before boarding (Cibola Citizen). Ask facilities how early they need your records.

What to ask

• Where do dogs sleep, and is someone on site overnight?
• Is play time in groups or one dog at a time, and how are groups matched?
• How do they keep dogs comfortable in hot and cold weather?
• Which vet do they use in an emergency?
• Can you bring your dog's own food, bedding or medication?

Busy dates and summer heat

Facilities fill up for summer, the Balloon Fiesta in October, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, so book early. The city's advice is never to leave a pet in a parked car (City of Albuquerque), so ask how a facility keeps dogs cool on hot days. Bring your dog's vaccination records and your vet's contact details.

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