VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of Current Vaccinations: This is critical for the safety of all fur kids. Upload a PDF or photo and add it to your profile as proof of vaccination.  There is a drop down box that allows you to see when your pet's shots are due. The proof must have an expiry date. We require Rabies, D2PP and Bordetella (kennel cough). We recommend, but do not require: Leptospirosis and Heart Worm prevention. Please, double-check your dog’s Bordetella vaccine. It is not a life- threatening condition and many vets do not include it, if not requested. Last minute Bordetella vaccinations are acceptable, as your vet would not vaccinate a sick dog. Please do not ask vet to fax us proof or ask us to call your vet.

We accept veterinary receipts, health declarations or health cards. Upon occasion, we will accept veterinary-prepared immunity declarations. Rabies tags are not proof of vaccinations.  Dogs cannot be accepted into the resort population until their vaccines are verified. Limited segregation - there may be a surcharge -  may be available in the absence of vaccination proof but it is very limited and it is unfair to your dog to have him/her miss out on the chance to socialize. We may not be able to accept your dog until proof of vaccinations is verifiable.

DOG VACCINATIONS

Dogs staying at Happy Tails must have current:

  • Rabies (Not required until they are 4 months old)

  • D2PP

  • Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

We also recommend:

  • Leptospirosis

  • Heartworm prevention

  • Regular flea and tick prevention

Please double-check that your dog’s Bordetella (Kennel Cough) vaccination is up to date, as it may not always be included with your veterinarian’s regular vaccination schedule unless requested. Last-minute Bordetella vaccinations are acceptable, since your veterinarian would not normally vaccinate a dog that is unwell. All vaccinations must be verified before your dog can join our other guests. If vaccination records aren’t available, we may sometimes be able to keep your dog in a separate area, but space is very limited, a surcharge may apply, and your dog won’t be able to socialise with the other dogs. In some cases, we may not be able to accept your dog until their vaccination records have been confirmed.

CAT VACCINATIONS

Cats staying at Happy Tails must have current:

  • Rabies (Not required until they are 4 months old)

  • FVRCP

Please upload a photo or PDF of your cat’s vaccination record to their online profile before arrival. The record must show the required vaccinations and their expiry or renewal dates. We may not be able to accept your cat until their vaccinations have been verified.

PROOF OF VACCINATION

We accept veterinary vaccination records, receipts, health cards and veterinary health declarations as proof of vaccination. In some cases, we may also accept a declaration from your veterinarian confirming your pet’s immunity. Please note that rabies tags alone aren’t accepted as proof of vaccination. To keep things simple, just upload your pet’s records directly to their online profile. There’s no need to have your veterinarian fax them to us or ask our team to contact your clinic for copies.

FLEA, TICK & PARASITE PREVENTION

Flea and tick prevention is recommended. Most of our Happy Tails families use regular monthly parasite prevention, and we encourage you to make sure your fur kid is protected too.