A couple of kennel ?'s

[TwilightOwl]

I've been lurking around here for a month or so, soaking up all the good information here and getting ready for our return to the Fort in less than two weeks. We're bringing our golden/lab mix dog Max, and I have a few questions about the kennels.

Will they walk him for us, for an extra fee? Or do we need to come back every 4-5 hours?

I think I read that you can use the kennel overnight? We'd like to go to Illuminations one night and probably wouldn't get back until late.

Should we plan on it taking awhile to check him in on the first day?

And lastly, how annoyed are our fellow campers going to be with the dh's diesel truck being fired up early in the morning to take the pup to the kennel? (yikes)

Thanks for any help anyone can give!

 

[cajunpeach]

I'm sorry you haven't had any response...I've been wondering about the kennels also...

 

[cajunpeach]

I found this link: http://www.wdwinfo.com/tips_for_touring/kennels.htm#Price
maybe this will help you out...

 

[2goofycampers]

these people have taken over the kennels as of 2008 http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/ctr_fortwilderness.cfm

they will now walk your dog. if you come in late there is a phone there at the kennel door call security and they will come get your pooch for you.


if your a camper your use to the diesel trucks, it's part of it...

 

[tim5055]

New for 2008 is the fact that the kennel is no longer run by Disney themselves. They have "outsourced" to a company called Best Friends Pet Care.

* All boarding rates include two potty walks and up to two meals.
* There is a full day charge for day of check-in.

Dogs
Overnight - Day Guest $20.00
Overnight - Resort Guest $18.00
Overnight - DVC Member $17.00
Daycare $15.00

Cats and Small Animals
Overnight - Day Guest $15.00
Overnight - Resort Guest $13.00
Daycare $10.00

Extra Special Services

Extra Walk $5.00
Cuddle Time $5.00
Ice Cream Break $4.00



* Medication: $2.00 charge per administration for owner supplied medications. (no injections)


For the safety of your pet and others, it is required that dogs be current on their required vaccinations which include:


* Rabies
* Parvovirus
* Distemper
* Hepatitis
* Parainfluenza
* Bordetella (kennel cough)


Many vets list some of these on their records as DHP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza) or DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)

For other questions, you can call the kennel directly at 407-824-2734 (407-824-2735 is a recording of the kennel prices and rules)

Should the FW kennel be full, Disney maintains four other kennels on property:


* Ticket & Transportation Center
* EPCOT
* MGM Studios
* Animal Kingdom



The kennel is open from 7:30AM to 9:00PM, but if you are out late they have installed a phone next to the door. Pick it up and dial 23. Security will come by and spring your fur kid from the slammer for you.

For pop up owners, be careful. The Disney website used to say (and many folks quote as gospel):

Q. Can you tell me more about keeping my pet at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground?

A. Specific areas of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground have been made available to Guests with pets. These are full hook-up campsites. There is a $5.00 per day pet charge. (This is a per day, per site charge only, not per pet.) Sorry, Guests in tents and pop-up campers may not keep pets at their site - they must be kenneled.

Rest assured if you are camping in a tent or pop up you can bring your pet to the site. I have spoken to FW Cast Members several times and they state that the statement should be that pets can not be left unattended in a tent or pop up. If you have any questions regarding this give the reception outpost a call at 407-824-2735.

 

[TwilightOwl]

Thanks everyone, for the info on the kennels!