Welcome to your pets home away from home!

If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 509-925-6144, send a text message to 509-653-5533 or send an e-mail to valvetboarding@fairpoint.net!

When you call for a boarding reservation one of our dedicated boarding staff members will answer any questions you have and ask a few of their own to get us better acquainted with your furry kids prior to their stay.
They will also confirm vaccine status and help you decide which space or extra amenities are best for your pet(s).
When you arrive, we will help you complete our boarding contract sheet where we learn about your pet’s normal habits, your concerns and how to get in contact with you if we need to while you are away. We will also give your pet a brief complimentary exam to check for any obvious external health concerns while they are here.

If you would like to see and/or fill out the policy in advance to save some time at check-in, it can be downloaded from our ‘Printable Client Forms’ page on this website or you can swing by and pick up a copy

We have ten indoor canine runs that can comfortably accommodate up to two large dogs.

Our kennel sizes vary and can house up to two small dogs so that buddies can stay together if they would like.
In addition, we remodeled our indoor barn stalls into six canine suites! These can accommodate up to 5 dogs from the same family. We are also very excited to have a family suite which is incredibly versatile and includes an optional doggy door to an outdoor run!

All dogs are let out into our outdoor play areas for 10-15 minutes three-four times a day.
These runs are 15 feet by 48 feet and are directly attached to the dog rooms and suite so leashes are not required once your dog has checked in.
All fencing is buried one foot deep with concrete basing under all gates and exterior fencing is angled inward at the top to prevent diggers and climbers from escaping. These runs are wonderful for playing fetch, sunbathing and watching the birds in the field next door.
Gravel and Astroturf are used to ensure good gripping for our older or unstable guests as well as keeping it easy to sanitize regularly.

If your pet would appreciate extra activity time, we offer personalized time for an additional fee!

Our feline friends have their own room on the opposite end of the clinic from the dogs, which greatly helps reduce the amount of dog noises and smells they experience during their stay.

When nervous kitties are staying with us we often use privacy curtains and Feliway (a calming feline pheromone) to help keep them as comfortable as possible. The new cat room offers 6 cat condos with built in perches and pass-through tunnels.

The tunnels allow us to open up multiple condos for your baby if you wish as well as giving us a low contact way to tidy houses of anti-social guests.
We often take turns letting each kiddo out to roam the room to give them opportunities to explore, stretch and play or nap!

The cat room window has a deep perch ideal for resting and watching the birds at the feeder outside! It also offers a scratching post, climbing perches and staff assisted laser pointer play-time! For busy holidays, we open up a second cat room with 7 kennels and a happy lamp to keep them comfortable.
In order to help reduce separation anxiety and stress during boarding stays, we proudly use low stress handling techniques, calming music and therapeutic grade aromatherapy.

We highly recommend bringing food from home to avoid changing your pets diet and causing stomach upset. Guests that come with loved items from home tend to be more comfortable while here. However, stressful events like boarding can increase the likelihood of item destruction so choose carefully when packing for their stay. 

Geriatric Boarding

We gladly accept geriatric guests on medications.

We do however, strongly suggest the you have a plan with your Veterinarian on how you would like things to be handled if a health emergency occurs while your pet is boarding. Having a copy of their medical records on file in these cases is recommended. If you have an elderly pet that has anxiety, please talk with your Veterinarian about anxiety medications for boarding in advance to help them have the best stay as boarding can be very stressful for some.

We are excited to see you and your furry companion at their next stay!