Check-In/Check-Out

Our facility offers registration and discharge of boarding guests 7 days per week.  Please inquire with a camp counselor regarding specific hours of check-in and check-out outside of normal operating hours or request that a card stating these hours be mailed to you.

All guests are charged the day they arrive and each additional day of their vacation. On the day of departure there is no additional fee if campers are discharged by 11 a.m. or if the guest has requested a service such as grooming on the day of departure.  On Sundays, all campers are charged ½ their daily fee because checkout is only offered at a specific time in the afternoon.

Vaccinations

Barking Lot, Inc. takes great pride in a clean environment and the staff works diligently to assure that all pets are monitored closely for changes in any habit and signs of illness.  Any four-legged kid who exhibits signs of illness are isolated from other campers and our management and veterinarian protocol is followed.  Therefore, we require all campers to have the following vaccinations: DHLPP, Bordetella, and Rabies.

Vaccinations must be boostered and/or administered 14 days prior to arrival at Barking Lot, Inc.  In addition, if your pet has stayed overnight at another facility, visited a dog park or any pet business not requiring vaccinations within 10 days of his/her stay with us, please inform our staff.

Fleas/ticks

A monthly topical flea/tick prevention program is encouraged by our facility.  Please consult with your pet’s veterinarian to inquire about a program suitable for him/her.  Guests will be briefly examined upon arrival as Barking Lot, Inc.  When fleas are present, our staff will speak with you about CAPSTAR. If your pet has fleas we require that a flea bath be given at owner’s expense.

What to Bring

Guests may bring anything that will make his or her vacation at Barking Lot, Inc. more complete. We offer quality bedding, blankets, and cots, but feel free to bring something from home and of course, the kid’s favorite toy! Remember, a pillow case or shirt you’ve worn for those first time campers!

Menu

Quality Eukanuba, Iams or Eagle Brand dry food in several varieties is served at Barking Lot and is included at no additional fee.  For the finicky eater you may purchase no sodium, fresh cooked chicken and rice for $3 per day. We also have an assortment of canned foods available to serve our guests at an additional fee of $2 per day. If you choose to bring food from home, we request that that food to be packaged for your kid’s entire stay in zip lock bags and ready to serve, per meal.  Please label each bag with the kid’s name, name of food, and the amount of food.  Prepare two extra meals just in case your return is delayed.

Quick Release Collar

Our emergency evacuation plan requires that each guest have a quick release (not buckle) collar.  If you do not own one, you may purchase one at Barking Lot.

Allowance

If you wish to have your pet shop for a bone or special treat, let our front camp counselors know how much you would like to leave.

Call Us

Please call us at any time to check on your four-legged family member.  Each pet parent will be given a card with Barking Lot’s contact information on it.  In addition, the cellular and/or pager number of our owner/operator will be given to each pet parent.  The staff counselors and management of Barking Lot, Inc. collectively share their lives with over 55 dogs and cats so we know how much you love em!

Miscellaneous

Our facility is governed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and is licensed to accommodate up to 44 guests.

There is a veterinarian, not affiliated with nor located on the premises of Barking Lot, Inc., who is available for questions and emergencies. In the event of sickness or injury, Barking Lot, Inc. staff will first attempt to contact your pet’s regular veterinarian.

All camp counselors and employees are required to complete pet first-aid and CPR training through the American Red Cross.  This instruction is offered annually.