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Following is information from the American Boarding Kennels Association - it is important for you to understand why using an accredited boarding kennel for your pet is always the best option! |
What is ABKA?
ABKA is the non-profit trade association for the pet boarding industry in the United States and around the world. ABKA members offer a variety of services including pet boarding, grooming, training, transportation, shipping, pet supplies, day care and food sales. ABKA kennels treat your dog, cat or exotic pet with professional care and knowledge. ABKA offers information, publications, education and facility accreditation.
What is the Voluntary Facilities Accreditation Program (VFA Program) for boarding kennels?
The VFA Program is a professional program which requires participating boarding kennels to demonstrate their adherence to a comprehensive set of operational standards. These standards include over 200 detailed requirements for boarding kennels and were developed over many years by the American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA), the international trade association for the owners and operators of commercial boarding kennels. The standards reflect the views of kennel operators, veterinarians, pet owners, and humane organizations and thus represent the "state of the art" in animal care and management.
Boarding kennels which participate in the VFA Program must submit detailed information about their animal care procedures and business policies and submit to an on-site inspection by trained VFA evaluators. The VFA Program offers pet owners the assurance that Accredited facilities have earned the ABKA "stamp of approval" by successfully completing this comprehensive program.
| When pet owners see the Blue VFA Accreditation Ribbon in their boarding kennel's office, they can be assured that they are entrusting their pet to the care of a dedicated leader in the boarding kennel industry. A boarding kennel which meets all of the current industry standards for pet care. |
For more information about the American Boarding Kennels Association, visit their website at www.abka.com
