Gulf Gate Animal Hospital of Sarasota                          (941)922-3917

We are happy to offer boarding for our patients.  All our employees love to spend time and make your pets have a happy and comfortable stay with us. Walking and exercising is done at least three times daily. We do feed the Hill's Science Diet foods in our hospital so if your pet needs any other diet you can bring that with you.  We do have blankets and towels for the cages and runs, but if you would like to bring something from home, please label it with a marker in case it needs to be washed. For stays longer than a day we will bathe, clip nails, clean ears, and brush out your pet so he/she is fresh, clean and fluffy for your return. (Bathing is mandatory for any stay longer than 1 day.) And of course your pet will be closely monitored and any problems will be brought to the doctors attention.

We also offer extra boarding care services that include and extra walk, excercise time and grooming daily as well as special daily treats.

Please read our additional Boarding Guidlines Below:

All pets admitted for boarding must have proof of current immunizations.  For Cats, current Rabies and Feline Distemper, Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus, and Chlamydia (FVRCP), and current Feline Leukemia Virus Immunization or a blood test with in 1 year are required.  For Dogs, a current Rabies Vaccination, Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza(DHPP) Vaccination and Leptospirosis Vaccination is required as well as a Bordetella Immunization within the last 6 months.

BOARDING CHARGES PER NIGHT ARE AS FOLLOWS:

  • CATS                      $11.10
  • DOGS <25LBS           $15.80
  • DOGS 25-50LBS        $17.40
  • DOGS 50-75LBS        $18.40
  • DOGS 75-100LBS      $19.50
  • DOGS >100LBS         $21.00

BATHING CHARGES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
There is a $10.00 discount on the below prices for bath with boarding

  • CATS                      LONG HAIR $32.50, SHORT HAIR $28.50--OPTIONAL
  • DOGS 1-10LBS          $23.10
  • DOGS 10-25LBS        $24.20
  • DOGS 25-50LBS        $26.50
  • DOGS 50-75LBS        $29.00
  • DOGS 75-100LBS      $31.50
  • DOGS 100 + LBS       $38.00
    prices subject to change without notice. Current as of 06/09/09


All pets admitted for boarding should be free of external and internal parasites.  A fecal examination is required within the last year.  If parasites are evident, your pet will be treated and you will be charged for that service.  This is critical in preventing parasite transmission between pets that are boarding.

Pets will be admitted and discharged to go home during regular office hours only.  However, we recommend you pick up after 3 pm on weekdays so we can finish any grooming before discharge.  As a reminder, we are only open from 8-noon on Wednesday and Saturday so please pick up before noon on those days.

If you pet becomes ill during his/her stay, any needed medical attention will be administered and you will be charged the customary fees for that service.  It is ideal to leave an emergency number where you can be reached.

These policies are designed to make sure you pet will have a happy and healthy stay with us!

Thank you for taking the time to review our Boarding Policy.