Lodging Checklist

Luxury Lodging Checklist

Starting January 2025, all our lodging guests are required to be active clients of Rusty Ridge Animal Center. By focusing on our loyal clients, this change helps us stay closely connected with each pet’s individual needs and ensures we can provide the absolute best care in a familiar, loving environment!

To keep every pet happy and healthy, Rusty Ridge Animal Center requires current veterinary vaccination records and veterinarian-prescribed flea and tick prevention for all guests. For safety reasons, flea collars and “natural” prevention products are not accepted.

Required Vaccinations

For all lodging, daycare, and grooming guests, the following must be current and on file prior to your stay:

Dogs:

Rabies
Distemper
Bivalent Influenza (H3N2/H3N8)
Bordetella
Negative Intestinal Parasite Evaluation (Giardia Antigen Negative) *Must be on file prior to your stay

Cats:

Rabies
Distemper
Negative Intestinal Parasite Evaluation (Giardia Antigen Negative) *Must be on file prior to your stay

These requirements help us provide one of the safest, cleanest, and most stress-free pet care experiences in Illinois—so you can relax knowing your pet is in the very best hands

Can I bring my dog’s toys, blankets, and/or beds?

Rusty Ridge Animal Center provides beds, blankets, water and food bowls for our lodgers. Please refrain from bringing belongings from home as they will not be accepted.

Medications

Please provide your pet's medication in their original prescription vials. Proper prescription labeling and instructions are required for administration.

Also, review any changes or new medication with our front desk team. You must provide us with any additional supplies needed to medicate your pets.

There is a medication administration charge per day as a Certified Veterinary Technician or Doctor will be administering the medication.

What if I do not have a negative Intestinal Parasite Evaluation on file for my pet?

For the health and safety of all our lodgers, a current negative Intestinal Parasite Evaluation is required for lodging. If this documentation is not on file at the time of check-in, your pet may not be allowed to stay in our regular lodging areas. Depending on availability and your pet’s needs, your pet may be placed in our medical boarding area, which is separate from our general lodgers and may incur separate or additional fees.

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Give your pets a vacation of their own at our luxury lodging accommodations 🐾✨

Family-owned and lovingly cared for, we provide a safe, comfortable, and stress-free stay where every guest is treated like family. From premium suites to personalized attention, your pet’s happiness and well-being are always our top priority!

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