Boarding Services

Need to go out of town and can’t take your beloved pet with you? Are you remodeling your home and worried about your pet’s safety during construction? Family or friends in town and your pet gets too worked up or stressed? Put your concerns at ease and bring your pets down to Countryside! We’ll make sure your loved one stays safe and warm. Our guest care staff ensures your pets will have an enjoyable and comfortable stay.

Countryside Veterinary Hospital and Kennel has provided boarding services since 1972. We provide a home away from home for cats, dogs, small mammals, birds and many other pets throughout Tompkins and Cortland counties, including: Cortland, Dryden, Freeville, Groton, Homer, Ithaca, Lansing, Little York, Locke, Marathon, McGraw, McLean, Moravia, Preble, Scott, Solon, Truxton, Virgil, and the surrounding areas.  

**We reserve the right to refuse admittance of any animal showing aggression.  Fear or territorial aggressive animals WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to board for our staff's safety.**

Dog Boarding

Countryside has indoor/outdoor runs of two sizes for your dog while vacationing with us. We have double indoor-outdoor runs (6 x 5 ft inside, 6 x 12 ft outside) and single indoor-outdoor runs (3 x 5 ft inside, 3 x 10 ft outside). Would you like additional walks in the country with your dog? Just request additional leash walks upon admit. Does your pet need medication administered? Our guest care staff is trained to give oral, topical, and diabetic medication. Call 607-844-9188 today for availability and more information on our dog boarding services.

Cat Boarding

Our kitty condos are in a separate quiet, cozy area of the facility. We provide a lot of natural light for our cats to enjoy watching birds and relaxing. Countryside has double (45 x 36 in) and single kitty condos (28 x 22 in) for your purrfect feline. Our guest care staff is trained to give medication to our kitty friends as well. Call 607-844-9188 today for availability and more information on our cat boarding services.

Birds and Exotics Boarding

We know pets come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Our guest care staff is trained to care for a variety of pets. We will care for your birds, rabbits, ferrets, small mammals and pocket pets. Most exotic animals prefer to be in their own cage, so we require you to bring your cage, food, and bedding from home. Call 607-844-9188 today for availability and more information on our exotic pet boarding services.

Check In & Check Out Times



CHECK IN:

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday = Noon to 5:30pm 

Thursday = Noon to 3:30pm

Saturday = 10 to 11:30am

**Admittance outside of these hours will not be allowed.**

CHECK OUT:

Monday through Friday = 8am to Noon

Saturday = 9 to 10am

**Late check out fee will apply outside of the above hours.**

Vaccine Requirements

All pets must have current vaccinations given by a veterinarian to stay at our boarding facility. If you don’t have time to update vaccines at your regular vet before the boarding stay, our doctor can provide a physical exam and vaccines upon arrival. Dogs are required to have Rabies, DHPP (distemper), and Bordetella; cats are required to have Rabies and FVRCP (distemper). 

**All vaccination information must be emailed  ([email protected]) PRIOR to the reservations. Our staff will not call your veterinarian for this information.  Any animal arriving without proof of vaccinations WILL receive the above required vaccinations along with an examination during the pet's stay at the owner's expense.**

Grooming

Does your pet need a spa day? While vacationing with us, your pet could have a luxurious bubble bath, blow dry, and brush out. Can’t trim nails at home? Request a paw-dicure with our guest care professionals. Call 607-844-9188 today for more information on our basic grooming services.

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Office Hours

Dryden Office

Monday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Dryden Office

Monday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

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