BOARDING THE FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS

So the holiday travel plans are set, but you don’t have a neighbor who’ll come over and feed Fido? Maybe it won’t be necessary. Orange County is home to several “pet hotels,” including some that will provide valet service so you can be spared the ordeal of dropping off the furry loved ones. The kennels operate normally on a first-come, first-served basis. Most welcome customers to peruse their facilities and some ask that a pet’s favorite toy, blanket, rug or doll be included to make a stay less lonely.

Facility: Animal Inns, 10852 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove (714) 636-4455, M-F, 8-6; Sat., 8-3; Sun., 11-3 Price Per Day Cats/Dogs: Small--$9.25-11.25, Medium--$11.25-12.25, Large--$14.50-16.50, Cats-$7 Shots Required *: 1, a Special Diet/Feedings: Up to client Valet Service One Way: $26 Discounts: Multiple pets 24-hour Attendant Or Veterinarian: Yes Facility: Animalodge, 34 Creek Road, Irvine (714) 551-8202 M-S, 7-9; Sun., 9-6 Price Per Day Cats/Dogs: To 25 lbs.--$11.50, 26-75 lbs.--$16.50 More than 75 lbs.--$20 Cats--$8.50 Shots Required *: 1,b Special Diet/Feedings: Upon request Valet Service One Way: $20-25 Discounts: Senior citizen; multiple pets; long-term stay24-hour Attendant Or Veterinarian: Yes Facility: Batavia Manor, 2363 N. Batavia St., Orange (714) 998-3460, M-Sat., 8-6 Price Per Day Cats/Dogs: Small--$6, Medium--$7-7.50, Large--$8-8.50, Cats-$4 Shots Required *: 1, c Special Diet/Feedings: 50 cents extra Valet Service One Way: Not available Discounts: Long-term stay 24-hour Attendant Or Veterinarian: Yes Facility: Commonwealth Animal Hospital, 1941 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton (714) 525-2355, M-F, 9-6; Sat., 8:30-5 Price Per Day Cats/Dogs: To 20 lbs.--$9.50, 20-40 lbs.--$10.75, 41-60 lbs.--$11.75, 61-90 lbs.--$13, More than 90 lbs.--$14, Cats--$8.50 Shots Required *: 2, a Special Diet/Feedings: Up to client Valet Service One Way: Yes, price not available Discounts: Long-term stay; multiple pets 24-hour Attendant Or Veterinarian: Yes Facility: Dog Lodge, 1551 W. Lambert Road La Habra (213) 691-1152, M-Sat., 8-9 Price Per Day Cats/Dogs: Small--$7, Medium--$8, Large--$9, X-Large--$10, Cats--$4 Shots Required *: 1, a Special Diet/Feedings: $1 additional Valet Service One Way: Not available Discounts: Long-term stay 24-hour Attendant Or Veterinarian: Yes Facility: Grand Avenue Pet Shop, 1602 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana (714) 972-4713, M-F, 9-5:30; Sat., 9-4:30 Price Per Day Cats/Dogs: Dog boarding fees range from $7 to $10, Cats--$6; deluxe--$7-9 Shots Required *: 1,a Special Diet/Feedings: No extra fee Valet Service One Way: Not available Discounts: Long-term stay; multiple pets 24-hour Attendant Or Veterinarian: Yes Facility: Kipperdale Kennels, 8331 Denni St., Cypress (714) 761-3838, M-F, 8-6 Price Per Day Cats/Dogs: Small--$5, Medium--$6.50, Large--$7.50, Cats--$4 Shots Required *: 3,a Special Diet/Feedings: $1 additional Valet Service One Way: Not available Discounts: Long-term stay; multiple pets 24-hour Attendant Or Veterinarian: Yes PET SITTING IN YOUR HOME Facility: Kathi’s Critter Care, 4248 West Ave., Fullerton (714) 522-2333 (Times arranged)Price Per Day Cats/Dogs: Flat fee* of $8 per day for one day; $1 each pet Discounts: Senior citizen * For this flat fee sitter will feed, exercise, clean up after and play with you pet as well as water your plants and pick up mail.

* KEY TO SHOTS REQUIRED: Dogs 1--rabies, DHLP, parvo, bordatella; 2--rabies, DHLP, parvo, bordatella, corona; 3--rabies, DHLP, parvo.

Cats a--FVRCP; b--VRCP; c--4 in one shots.

Some pets will require baths after a long-term boarding. An extra fee will be applied. Also, if pet has fleas it must be dipped and fee will be applied to customer. Check each kennel for prices.

Source: Each individual kennel.