What Is Pet Daycare, and Who Is It Right For?
Daycare means looking after your pet during the day and taking them home the same evening. How it differs from an overnight stay, who benefits most, and what it does for behaviour and mental wellbeing.
Short answer: Daycare is a service that looks after your pet during the daytime, for owners who cannot be at home to do it themselves, and you collect them the same day. It suits pets who benefit from company and exercise under a team's supervision.
Many people have heard of daycare for pets but are not quite sure what it is, or how it differs from ordinary boarding.
What daycare is
Daycare looks after your pet during the daytime, for owners who cannot be with them for part of the day, for example while at work. Your pet stays in a safe space, cared for by a team who understand animal behaviour.
How it differs from an overnight stay
Daycare covers the daytime only, and you collect your pet the same day. It suits owners who need somewhere safe for their pet during the day rather than boarding for several nights.
Who it is right for
Owners who are out of the house all day and worry that their pet is lonely or stressed on its own, and pets who benefit from being around other animals under supervision, are the ones who gain most clearly from this service.
What it does for behaviour and mental wellbeing
Suitable activity and social time reduce the stress of being alone for long stretches. That stress is linked to destructive behaviour and to unusual amounts of barking or howling in some dogs.
At Hug & Heal, our daycare comes with the largest garden in the Ratchaphruek area, so your pet can be active outdoors safely with our team nearby. We also offer a flexible quota system for owners who want to use the service regularly.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Is daycare suitable for every pet?
A: In general it suits pets who are in good health and comfortable in company. If your pet has a specific medical condition, talk to the team before booking.
Q: Do I have to bring my pet every day?
A: No. You can use the service when it suits you, within the quota you have with the hospital.