TLC Kennels

We have a variety of kennel sizes to accommodate dogs of all sizes (ALL breeds are most welcome at TLC Kennels!), and I will put your dog in the most spacious one that is available for their size and comfort, at my discretion and availability. All have plenty enough room to sleep, get up to move around and eat and drink. We have 2 large fenced in outdoor areas for your dogs to exercise and play in. As our indoor kennels are fully inside (with a/c and heat as needed), we bring your dogs out one by one for their bathroom breaks and exercise time. When the outside temperature is above 80 or below 30, outside time is kept to a minimum. We also have outdoor runs, when the weather permits, though the majority of the dogs that come here prefer to be inside as much as possible. Please let me know if your dog prefers to be outside when it’s nice out. The kennel is thoroughly cleaned, daily. We take great pride in keeping our facility clean and safe for your dog! **For the safety of your dog as well as the dogs being boarded, if your dog will not stay in his/her kennel, I will not be able to board them. Our daily routine is entirely dependent on the dogs that are being boarded at the time and constantly changes. We cater to each dog, individually! They’re all let in and out a minimum of 4 times a day. If your dog needs more attention (and sometimes they need less, too), please let us know. We’ll be happy to give them what they need!

** I respect the wishes of our customers who don’t want people walking through the area where their dogs are. I don’t do tours of the facility, unless I have no dogs being boarded, which is very rare. I like to think that our customer service speaks for our facility and pride ourselves on keeping our customers happy and satisfied with our service. The kennels are nothing fancy to look at for us humans, but the dogs don’t mind! Constructed from cement bricks and chain link gates, they’re clean, safe and secure. Dogs are kept in separate kennels, with the exception being if they are part of the same family. For the safety of the dogs and myself, I do not allow interaction between your dog and other dogs while they are boarded here. **We do not take in stray or lost dogs. While I might occasionally post about a dog looking for a new home, we don’t take in dogs to rehome. We don’t do grooming or bathing (beyond spot bathing if necessary), however I’m happy to refer groomers should you need one. Dogs are required to be up to date on their vaccinations, absolutely no exceptions can be made as this is for the health of your dog, my dog and any other dogs that I have in the kennel - Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Bordetella as well as on preventative yearly flea and tick and heartworm medication (this requires a yearly f***l test). Please make sure these vaccines and any new medications are given at least 2 weeks prior to their stay, to make sure that they are fully protected and in case they have a reaction. Most vets have appointments at least 2-3 weeks out, so plan accordingly. A copy of your dogs vet records should be provided at drop off, or messaged to the page prior to drop off. We do not keep this information on file and ask that you provide this information on a yearly basis. While it is preferred that your dog is spayed or neutered, it is not mandatory, just please let us know. Dogs should be over 6 months old, potty trained, fully vaccinated, in good health at the time of boarding and capable of moving around without assistance. Puppies under 6 months old are welcome if they’re up to date on all shots . Pricing - $18/day If you have more than 1 dog and they can share a kennel, it is $15/dog/day. If they have to be fed separately, you will need to reserve separate kennels. Puppies under 6 months of age are $25/day. Same day drop off & pickup is $30/day (if available). I do not give a discount for extended stay. Any stay over 2 weeks at a time requires a deposit. Please ask for more information. Payment is due at time of pickup. Pickup by 9:30 am and you don’t pay for that day. We accept cash, personal check, Venmo or PayPal. Bounced checks are subjected to a $25 fee. We do not accept credit or debit cards. At drop off: Please bring your dogs food with proper feeding directions, in a sealed bag or container with your dogs name on it. While we provide bedding, you can bring your own from home, but please make sure that it is machine washable. You are welcome to bring toys, comfort items or treats that your dog will want. We are not responsible for any lost or damaged item during your dogs stay. Please do not bring anything expensive or not easily replaced should your dog decide to destroy their bedding or belongings. Let us know if your pet should not have any bedding in their kennel with them. If your dog has any health issues, we need to be made aware if them prior to their stay with us. If your dog requires medication during their stay, please bring enough medication for their stay and specific dosing directions. A copy of your dogs most recent vet records should be sent to me via messenger prior to your dogs stay, or brought with you. Make sure to leave an emergency contact in the event that you will be unreachable. Special requests - I know that you miss your pup while you’re away! If you’d like to receive updates while you’re gone, please contact me as much as you’d like, either by calling or messaging the page. I will only reach out to you if I have a question or a problem - no news is good news!! **Please note** If your dog is ill or injured, call to let us know prior to your reservation. The severity of their illness or injury will depend on if we can take them. We can NOT take a dog that has kennel cough as it is highly contagious. It is always best to keep a sick dog at home, even if it means cancelling your plans. I will not risk the other dogs in the kennel getting sick. Thank you for understanding! It is very common for a dog to develop diarrhea while being boarded and upon arrival at home. The most likely cause is stress related. All of the sights, smells and sounds can be overwhelming, even if dogs who have been boarded in the past. It’s the dog version of nervous diarrhea in humans. I will notify you if this develops, though it’s rarely an issue on my end, as I’m used to it! Unless your dog is very old, very young or immunocompromised, they should be just fine after a couple days at home, but please reach out to your vet with your concern, especially if it lasts longer than 48 hours. Any questions? Please send a message or call (315) 564-6485. Please note, this number is a landline and not able to receive or send texts. If your message is not replied to within 24 hours, please call or message again! We do our best to get back to you the same day we receive your message. About the owners: Floyd & Marian Calkins TLC Kennels opened in 1992. We are the son & daughter in law of the original owners, having taken over the business in 2017. Marian is the primary caregiver of the dogs and Floyd takes care of the finances and maintenance. *updated 6/27/20