Vaccination Requirements

Keeping all pets safe and healthy in our care

Required Vaccinations

All pets must have current vaccinations before boarding or daycare

Dogs

All dogs must have the following vaccinations current before boarding or daycare:

Rabies

Required by law. Protects against the rabies virus.

Frequency: Annual or 3-year (depending on vaccine type)

Bordetella

Essential for boarding and daycare environments. Prevents highly contagious respiratory infection.

Frequency: Every 6-12 months

DHPP

Core vaccine protecting against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza.

Frequency: Annual booster

Canine Influenza (H3N2 and H3N8)

Protects against dog flu strains. Important for dogs in social environments like boarding and daycare.

Frequency: Annual booster

Cats

All cats must have the following vaccinations current before boarding:

Rabies

Required by law. Protects against the rabies virus.

Frequency: Annual or 3-year (depending on vaccine type)

FVRCP

Core vaccine protecting against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia.

Frequency: Annual booster

Important Information

For the health and safety of all pets in our care, we require proof of current vaccinations before any reservation. This policy protects your pet and ensures a safe environment for every animal at North Main Pet Lodge.

We want to keep every pet healthy and safe, so we do ask that vaccinations be current and that documentation be provided before check-in. Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccinations must be completed a minimum of 5 days prior to boarding or daycare.

Please email vaccination records to info@petlodge.com prior to your pet's first stay.

Important Timing Requirements

  • Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccinations must be completed a minimum of 5 days before boarding or daycare.
  • Canine Influenza is a two-injection series when given for the first time, administered 2–3 weeks apart. Please plan ahead.
  • Puppies must be at least 4 months old and have completed all puppy shots before attending daycare.
  • All dogs must be spayed or neutered by one year of age.
  • Our office must receive your pet's vaccination records at least one week before their reservation.

Submit Your Vaccination Records

Please email your pet's vaccination records to us before their first visit. We'll review them and confirm everything is in order.

Questions About Vaccination Requirements?

We're happy to answer any questions you have about our vaccination policy or help you understand what your pet needs.

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