Pet Boarding in Amarillo, TX!

Luxury Pet Boarding in Amarillo, TX

Sidekicks Stay & Play was established in 2021 to serve the pets of Amarillo, TX. We focus on enriching the lives of dogs and cats through our boarding and enrichment programs, providing an excellent level of care, and treating your pets like they’re one of our own. We offer day and overnight boarding, a day enrichment program, and a selection of spa services. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our pets the best care possible. If you have any questions about how we can care for your pet, please don’t hesitate to call us at 806-395-3133. Thank you!

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GUEST BOARDING REQUIREMENTS

CANINE REQUIREMENTS

VACCINES

Our canine guests must be current on the Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo, Rabies, and Canine Influenza vaccines for boarding and(or) enrichment to prevent the spread of these diseases to other pets.

TESTING & PREVENTATIVES

In addition to vaccines, all canine guests must have current heartworm and tick-borne disease screen as well as an intestinal parasite screen in the last 12 months.

They must also be current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

This keeps both your pet and our other guests safe from internal and external parasites that can cause fatal diseases.

FELINE REQUIREMENTS

VACCINES

Our feline guests must be current on the Rabies, Feline Leukemia, and the FVRCP vaccines for boarding to prevent the spread of these diseases to other pets.

TESTING & PREVENTATIVES

In addition to vaccines, all feline guests must have a current intestinal parasite screen in the last 12 months.

They must also be current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

This keeps both your pet and our other guests safe from internal and external parasites that can cause fatal diseases.

Records

For guests who are not Swann Animal Clinic clients, we ask you to please send proof of the above requirements to our fax or email. We would be happy to assist request records from your veterinarian if needed.

Pet Boarding

We offer stunning accommodations for your pet at our facility in Amarillo, TX, so that they feel comfortable and safe while you’re away. Welcome to your pet’s new home away from home. Your pet’s overnight boarding includes your pet’s normal feeding schedule, indoor and outdoor playtime, a comfortable raised bed, and a lot of love.

While your pet is boarding we reinforce good manners like sitting before meals and before a door is opened.

Meals

We encourage you to bring your pet’s own diet in pre-measured and labeled containers (i.e. Ziploc bags) to prevent gastrointestinal troubles while boarding. Changes in diet combined with stress can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy.

If you do choose to feed our in-house diet, it costs $2.00/meal.
We feed Hills gastrointestinal diets for dogs and cats to minimize any potential problems.
Meals Plus: We also provide the option to ‘enrich’ your pet’s meals by feeding in puzzle feeders and other games. This makes mealtime more interesting and helps prevent boredom. Enriched mealtime is an additional $5 per day if elected.
Treat Bar: We are happy to provide your dog or cat snacks during their stay. We provided a treat bar with a variety of types and flavors. Fill your bag for $5 and we’ll feed it during their stay. Any leftovers will be sent home with you.

Enrichment Program

Day & Overnight boarding have separate indoor and outdoor playtime than our enrichment program guests. If you would like your pet to be a part of group play, they must pass a behavior evaluation and there is an additional cost to boarding if they are a part of the enrichment program (discounted from our regular enrichment charge). If your pet does not pass the behavioral evaluation, they are still welcome to board, but will not be allowed to participate in group play. Please see our behavioral evaluation form for more information.

What happens if my pet is injured or ill?

We take every precaution to prevent injury and illness. This is why we require the vaccines, testing, preventatives, behavioral evaluation, and recommendations regarding the diet that we do.
In the event your pet is acting in any way abnormal (coughing, sneezing, lethargy, diarrhea, frequent urination, limping, etc., you will be contacted immediately and the pet will be brought to Swann Animal Clinic (next door) for an examination and any approved treatment.
All pet owners must read and sign our Boarding and Enrichment Agreement. This document also provides additional details regarding our policies on injuries and illness.

Pricing

Please call us at 806-395-3133 for pricing.

Pet Daycare

What is “Play” at Sidekicks Stay & Play? It’s far more than a bunch of dogs running around in a yard. It is indoor and outdoor playtime, refereed by our highly skilled staff and enriched with activities. This helps your dog exercise their muscles, and their brains.

Play can include many different activities from water games to obstacle courses in group dog play. It could also be one-on-one time doing activities like puzzle feeders, scavenger hunts, and bubble time.

Science has shown that a dog who spends 15 minutes performing activities that stimulate their brain is equivalent to an hour of physical activity.

Enrichment Program

Our enrichment program is Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Check-In is between 7:00 am and 9:00 am
Pick-up is between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm
All dogs must pass a behavioral evaluation to participate in group play.
We have monthly packages available for dogs who come to our enrichment program more than once a week and it is also available at a discounted rate for dogs who are boarding.

Click here to complete our Canine Personality Form before your dog’s stay with us.

Pet Spa

The truth is our pets get dirty from time to time, especially after a long day running around with other dogs or after the first spring rain. While full grooming services are not available, we do offer a selection of other spa services to our guests:

Standard Bath
Premium Bath (includes nail trim and anal gland expression)
Pedicure Nail Trim with Dremel
Anal Gland Expression

If you have any questions about pricing, please don’t hesitate to call us at 806-395-3133.

Puppy Training Classes

We believe in the power of education for both humans and canines alike. We are excited to offer our ‘Puppy Power’ training and education Course in four-week intervals. This course is designed to not only teach your puppy basic obedience, but we also discuss behavior, provide socialization, and utilize positive reinforcement techniques. During these classes, you will also receive an advanced puppy pet health education. Classes are held onsite with our certified dog trainer and are best suited for puppies 8 to 16 weeks of age.

FAQs

BOARDING AGREEMENT & FORMS

All clients must fill out our New Client Financial Policy and Boarding and Enrichment Agreement form. Dogs participating in group play must also have a completed Behavior Evaluation Form.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

All guests of all species must be 16 weeks of age or older to board or participate in our enrichment program.

INTACT ANIMALS

Animals who are intact (not spayed/neutered) are welcome to board but will not be eligible for group play after 6 months of age. Any kind of mating/dominant behavior will be prevented and discouraged during group play. All intact animals over the age of 6 months are welcome to our day boarding program until they are spayed or neutered. If a female dog goes into heat while boarding, you will be notified, and she will be kept out of group play. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PREGNANT OR NURSING PETS.

SIZE & PLAYGROUPS

Animals are not grouped into playgroups purely based on their size. While this is a factor to prevent injury, the pet’s behavior will be evaluated, and they will be added to the appropriate playgroup for both their size and their personality.

SPA SERVICES & ADD-ONS

We are happy to accommodate premium or basic baths, nail trims, and anal gland expressions for our guests during their stay. Please let our concierge team know at drop-off which services you would like to add to their stay.

LATE FEES & EXTENDED STAYS

We understand the uncertainties that come with life. If your stay is extended, we will extend your pet’s visit with us. However, at the time you notify us of the extension, payment for the remaining days will be due.

If you fail to pick up your pet on check-out day, you will be charged for additional nights. If we are unable to reach the following day. Your emergency contact will be notified and asked to pick your pet up from boarding.

RESERVATION CHANGES & CANCELLATION POLICY

All changes or cancellations of your reservation must be made no less than 24 hours in advance. This includes stay extensions and service add-ons.

SUNDAY PICK-UPS

We are open on Sunday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for scheduled pick-ups. Please call ahead to schedule a Sunday pick-up. If you elect to pick up on Sunday without an appointment, you will experience an extended wait time for check-out and all appointments will be checked out first.

Now Accepting Reservations

Thank you for your interest in Sidekicks Stay & Play!

Your pet is your buddy, companion, best friend, family member, and Sidekick. At Sidekicks Stay & Play, we focus on providing them with excellent care, enrichment, reinforcing good manners and behavior, and maximizing the benefits of their visit with us.

Your dog or cat is more than a pet to us. They are our beloved guests. We look forward to serving them while their hero goes off to work for the day (or away for a few days to save the world).

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