Boarding Requirements

Boarding Requirements

Safety Is Paramount at Our Pet Boarding Resort in Miami

At Miami’s Woodland Lodge Pet Resort, it’s our goal to make sure your pet has a wonderful time while they're in our care. In order to meet that goal, we have standards and requirements for the safety and comfort of all of our four-legged guests, their owners, and our employees.

boarding requirements

Our team is made up of dedicated, well-trained animal lovers who will pull out all the stops to make sure your pet has a wonderful experience while you are away. We use our combined years of experience and expertise to give you peace of mind.

Unlike other boarding facilities, we do not keep our guests in cages. Instead, we have spacious resort suites for dogs and kitty condos for our feline friends. We also have lots of activities your pets can take part in like movie nights, spa days, behavioral training, and more.

Our resort is conveniently located just minutes away from the Miami International Airport. That means you can easily drop your pet off with us, and be on your way to your next adventure.

Requirements for Your Pet's Stay

Doggy Daycare Requirements

  • Distemper, Leptospirosis, parvo, rabies, canine influenza and Bordetella vaccines must be current
  • Fecal (negative test result in the last year)
  • Proof of flea/tick prevention given monthly
  • Heartworm test (negative test result in the last year) Applies to pets over 1 year of age.
  • Proof of heartworm prevention
  • Puppies 12 weeks of age and older are accepted as a training/socialization tool**
  • All pets 7 months or older must be spayed/neutered to participate

**We allow puppies into daycare on a case by case basis. We offer this service because many pets have behavior issues because they were never socialized as puppies. However, you assume all responsibility for any head colds or illnesses that they may contract from socializing them at such a young age.

Dog Boarding Requirements

  • Distemper, Leptospirosis, parvo, rabies, canine influenza and Bordetella vaccines must be current
  • Fecal (negative test result in the last year)
  • Proof of flea/tick prevention given monthly
  • Heartworm test (negative test result in the last year) Applies to pets over 1 year of age
  • Proof of heartworm prevention
  • Intact females and males will be accepted but will have an extra charge for private play time
  • Only spayed/neutered pets can participate in group play
  • Not recommended for pets under 20 weeks of age**

**We discourage pets under 20 weeks of age from boarding because boarding a young puppy with a large group of other dogs is akin to putting a toddler in daycare. It doesn’t matter how healthy they are. They are more likely to become sick. When sick, their symptoms are typically more severe than that of an adult animal.

Cat Boarding Requirements

  • FVRCP (feline rhinotracheitits, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and Chlamydia) vaccines, Rabies and FeLV vaccines must be current
  • Proof of flea/tick prevention given monthly
  • FeLV/FIV test results from last 12 months need to be provided
  • Fecal (negative results from past year)
cat boarding requirements

We maintain a parasite-free environment. If fleas and ticks are found on your pet, they will be treated, and an extra fee will be added to your account.

Please note that boarding requirements apply to all pets that stay at Miami’s Woodland Lodge Pet Resort. If you wish to learn more, we invite you to visit our FAQ page to read about our rules and policies.

Ask About Our Pet Boarding Requirements

If your pet is not up to date on their vaccines, please see your regular vet. If you do not have a regular veterinarian, feel free to visit us at our sister location, Doral Centre Animal Hospital, located on our property.

If you have any questions about the pet boarding requirements and standards that we uphold at Miami’s Woodland Lodge Pet Resort, please feel free to contact us at any time. Our highly-trained staff would be more than happy to provide you with more information, schedule your pet’s stay with us, and answer all of your questions. We’re excited to have your pet stay at our pet boarding resort in Miami!