Homey Dog Boarding in Brooklyn

When you have to be away overnight, let your dog enjoy a fun-filled vacation with ALC staff. Your pet will be provided a slumber-party style night with canine friends and a human caretaker. Daycare is included in the daily rate.

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To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all dogs in our care, the following requirements apply:

• Dogs must be friendly with both people and other dogs. We do not separate guests, so dogs with a history of aggression are not a good fit for our environment.

• Dogs must be at least 4 months old and current on all required vaccinations. New clients must be under 10 years of age.

• Dogs must be spayed or neutered by 7 months of age.

• Required vaccinations: Rabies and DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Parainfluenza). Bordetella is also required. Canine Influenza (H3N2 & H3N8) is recommended but not required.

• Dogs must be in good health and free of communicable conditions such as fleas or ticks. Ongoing flea/tick prevention is required.

• Dogs must have been in your care for at least 3 weeks before attending daycare or boarding.

• A behavior evaluation is required prior to all bookings and must be completed at least 3 days before boarding.

• Daycare clients must attend a minimum of 3 days per month to remain active.

• Dogs must wear a quick-release collar during their stay (no buckle or over-the-head collars).

• A local emergency contact is required for all boarding stays.

• Holiday boarding (e.g., Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, July 4th) is reserved for dogs who attend daycare or boarding at least 3 times per month year-round.

Our facility is set up for your dog to spend the night with our overnight staff member and canine companion, on a comfy dog bed, or in a separate suite space or crate if they are more likely to settle that way. If your dog is trained to sleep in a crate at night or simply prefers it, we will utilize this option. During especially busy times, we may select shy, sensitive or nervous dogs to spend the night at an insured staff member’s home rather than in the facility; this helps us to ensure the dog’s comfort and reduces the demand on our overnight staff. Similarly, on nights when we have two or fewer dogs booked for boarding, your pup may spend an overnight at a staff member’s home and return to our facility in the morning.

Plan to bring your dog in with a collar and leash/any walking equipment you use as well as regular food and any medications. You do not need to bring bowls or toys as we do not share these items and have plenty of our own. You are welcome to bring a small comfort item such as a blanket if it will make your dog more comfortable, but do be advised that other dogs may try to use it, too!

Small dogs will join our "littles" pack and are generally 30 lbs and under. Breeds/breed mixes may include shihtzu, chihuahua, bichon frise, yorkie, maltese, mini poodle/doodle, small terrier, etc.

Medium/large dogs will join our larger pack and require more room to run and play. Breeds/breed mixes may include: retriever, labrador, bulldog (french, english, american), shepherd, mid-size poodles or doodles, husky, etc. If you are unsure which category your pup fits into, please contact us!

We strongly recommend against changing your dog’s food and like to keep them on their regular diet to prevent any digestive troubles. In the event of an emergency, we do have American Journey (salmon) kibble in stock.

The best way to see updates on your dog’s stay is to follow us on Instagram (let us know if you have a handle that we can tag you in when we post your dog’s photo!). Please be patient: If you don’t see your dog in our photos right away, it doesn’t mean your dog is not enjoying his or herself — just that we’re focusing on taking good care of your furry friend! You can also feel free to check in by phone or email if you are not on social media and we will get back to you with an update.

Boarding dogs are let out into our backyard several times throughout the day with the other dogs who are in for daycare. If you would like your dog to be given a mid-day walk on leash, you may request one for an additional fee.

In the event of illness or injury, we always contact you and/or your emergency contact immediately to advise you of the situation and to make decisions about next steps. Should your dog need urgent medical care, Animal Loving Care does have a working relationship with a 24 hour emergency vet. For less pressing matters, we will seek your counsel on whether you would like us to bring your dog in for a vet visit at your expense.

No, we do not. We find that cats are most comfortable in their homes and offer in-home visits where we can feed, change litter, and play with your cat.

Yes, your dog should be at least 6 months old (old enough to have all required vaccinations and be spayed/neutered). We also are selective in boarding dogs in their senior years. Our facility is small and caters to dogs eager to socialize, and we do not have a "quiet" section where older dogs can be separated from the pack. For these reasons, we do not accept any newcomers over the age of 10 and we watch how regular visitors are doing as they age to determine whether the environment is still comfortable for them.

Please view our policies outlined at this link.