I have a question. I am going to be staying at the All Star Movies Resort in December with my brother for a week. I have a small 2 pound chihuahua puppy who will be 5 months old at the time. I understand there are no pets allowed at any of the Disney hotels and they have kennels on site. But it says that the kennels are not staffed overnight. This really concerns me, one because of her age and two because of her size. I can't stand the thought of her spending the whole night crying, surrounded by dogs who are much bigger than her, without someone being around to look after them. I also don't understand why I need to pay $11 a night to leave her in a cage without supervision. So I guess the question is has anyone ever kept a small dog with them in their room successfully? And does anyone who has kept their pets in the kennels have any opinion on it? Thanks in advance!
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natalia1681
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Welcome to the boards!
I understand your dilemma. I often feel guilty when I leave my dogs. Can you not find a friend or family member to watch your dog? Or have you considered boarding your dog at your personal vet's office? That is what I'm doing. I feel better knowing that just in case they needed medical attention, they would be able to get it quickly.
I personally wouldn't risk taking my dogs into the room. Also, what do you plan to do with your dog during the day? I'm assuming that you'll be at the parks.
Good luck with your decision!
I understand your dilemma. I often feel guilty when I leave my dogs. Can you not find a friend or family member to watch your dog? Or have you considered boarding your dog at your personal vet's office? That is what I'm doing. I feel better knowing that just in case they needed medical attention, they would be able to get it quickly.
I personally wouldn't risk taking my dogs into the room. Also, what do you plan to do with your dog during the day? I'm assuming that you'll be at the parks.
Good luck with your decision!
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mickeysaver
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My best suggestion is for you to contact your local vet and arrange for the puppy's care in the town that you live in. Yes, there are boarding facilities in the Orlando area, but being a Chihuahua owner myself, there is no way that I could trust anyone to look after our 3 babies that I don't know really really well. Chihuahua pups are prone to issues with low blood sugar and need to be kept warm because of their low body weight, but not every kennel has a staff that is going to cater to that pup's needs.
Ideally, you would be blessed with the same situation that we have. Our former neighbor and wonderful friend, Billy, has bonded with our dogs. He is going to house sit for us and look after them. We have 4 cats and a hamster too, so this is extra nice. There is no way that we can board one of our Chihuahua's, because she has a bad heart and just couldn't take the strain. Another of our Chihuahua's has epilepsy and has to take meds twice a day. Needless to say, boarding our crew would be a nightmare.
I encourage you to look into a pet resort type situation, if you just have to board the pup. Check them out with a visit or two prior to travel. You might even consider boarding the pup during a work day to see how he/she handles it. I wish Disney's kennels were more magical, but for now, they are just functional. Changes are rumored to be coming, but that could take a while. Maggie
Ideally, you would be blessed with the same situation that we have. Our former neighbor and wonderful friend, Billy, has bonded with our dogs. He is going to house sit for us and look after them. We have 4 cats and a hamster too, so this is extra nice. There is no way that we can board one of our Chihuahua's, because she has a bad heart and just couldn't take the strain. Another of our Chihuahua's has epilepsy and has to take meds twice a day. Needless to say, boarding our crew would be a nightmare.
I encourage you to look into a pet resort type situation, if you just have to board the pup. Check them out with a visit or two prior to travel. You might even consider boarding the pup during a work day to see how he/she handles it. I wish Disney's kennels were more magical, but for now, they are just functional. Changes are rumored to be coming, but that could take a while. Maggie
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Yellow Shoes
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Please follow the rules.
Do not leave your animal in the hotel room.
Believe it or not, everyone in the world does not feel the same way about dogs as you do.
The first time mousekeeping comes in, the dog will begin yapping (I'm sorry--chihuahuas are incapable of barking) and the ruse will be over. I assume the worst that will happen is that you will be forced to board the dog.
If you are truly that worried, cannot find a sitter at home, and will spend your vacation worrying about it, then perhaps you should cancel your vacation and stay home with the dog.
Another solution, of course, is to find a pet-friendly hotel in the Orlando area.
Do not leave your animal in the hotel room.
Believe it or not, everyone in the world does not feel the same way about dogs as you do.
The first time mousekeeping comes in, the dog will begin yapping (I'm sorry--chihuahuas are incapable of barking) and the ruse will be over. I assume the worst that will happen is that you will be forced to board the dog.
If you are truly that worried, cannot find a sitter at home, and will spend your vacation worrying about it, then perhaps you should cancel your vacation and stay home with the dog.
Another solution, of course, is to find a pet-friendly hotel in the Orlando area.
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Cinderella Fan
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I, too, have had the same problem in the past. My small dog, Tasha, is also my service dog. Therefore, she is legally allowed to go with me at all times. However, because she is a Pekingese (and very hairy, even though we have her hair cut very short) she does not fare well in the hot weather.
She is also a very sick little dog, something we were not expecting when we purchased her. The first time we went to WDW after we got her, I did a lot of research before boarding her. I checked in with local kennels and finally decided on boarding her with her vet's office. They know her history and know all about her medications.
Check into a situation like that. Taking the chance of keeping the dog in the room is not a risk I would want to take. What would you do if mousekeeping opens the door and your little pooch jets out the door?
She is also a very sick little dog, something we were not expecting when we purchased her. The first time we went to WDW after we got her, I did a lot of research before boarding her. I checked in with local kennels and finally decided on boarding her with her vet's office. They know her history and know all about her medications.
Check into a situation like that. Taking the chance of keeping the dog in the room is not a risk I would want to take. What would you do if mousekeeping opens the door and your little pooch jets out the door?
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Yellow Shoes said:
or you'll be asked to leave the hotel.... a situation which is never good.
Yellow Shoes said:
and there are PLENTY of them.
here's a short list:
Intercontinental Hotels Group (Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, etc):
NIKKI BIRD-MAINGATE-THEME PK
ORLANDO-INTL DRIVE RESORT
MAIN GATE TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Choice Hotels (Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Clarion):
Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista
Rodeway Inn Maingate
Quality Suites Maingate East
I know the Hilton group and a few others have pet friendly lodging in the area, but their websites are presently having errors...so no looking up.
Here's another good link
http://www.petswelcome.com/
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Cinderella Fan said:What would you do if mousekeeping opens the door and your little pooch jets out the door?
That's why most pet friendly hotels inform you at check-in that your room will not be serviced while the pet is in the room.
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Thank you for all your help and tips I would have certainly taken her to the kennel for the day, because then I can check up with her. I wouldn't have left her in the room when I wasn't there. It was just overnight that I was worried about. I really wish they just had supervision.
I would have certainly taken her to the kennel for the day, because then I can check up with her. I wouldn't have left her in the room when I wasn't there. It was just overnight that I was worried about. I really wish they just had supervision.
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We have used the Disney kennels several times over the years for our Dalmatian. What can I say, he loves Disney too! The cast members at the kennels are always very friendly and helpful. As you are probably aware, the Disney kennels are somewhat "self-service". I believe that they will feed and make sure they have water, but you are responsible for taking your pet out at least twice a day. While the kennels are not staffed 24-hours a day, you can gain access after hours by simply contacting Disney security from the phone in the lobby of the kennel. It has never been a problem for us. We have used the indoor kennel at the Studios and the outdoor kennel by the Magic Kingdom. There are also kennels at Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Fort Wilderness.
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Well I figured the best thing to do, that I would feel most comfortable with, is to fly home a couple days prior to my vacation and leave my dog with my parents. I will after all be with my parents for Christmas after my trip. But thank you everyone, it's been very helpful!
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Cinderella Fan
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mkt said:
I know that. But Disney resorts are not pet friendly, therefore, mousekeeping would be opening the door at some point. They would not be extending this courtesy to someone who is clearly breaking the rules....
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disneygirl_wdw
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We take our dog on most roadtrips with us. She is a -hound mix. Everyone knows her at the kennel and are really caring towards her. We leave her at the EPCOT one and usually schedule them to take her on a morning walk. It is very conveniant, that way we don't have to worry about her not going to the bathroom before we get over there. We are late sleepers. Also on most nights it's the park that is opened the latest, so we have more time to get over there before closing. I know a lot of people bring a bunch of little dogs. With staying at any kennel though make sure your dogs are up on their shots and have a I think it's called Boretella or something along that lines. It's a nasal spray they give to dogs that are being left in kennels.
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tracyandalex
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we travel a lot and don't like to have to worry about our 2 girls (chihuahuas) so we board them at their vet's office. some hotels that we have stayed at with the dogs told us that we couldn't leave them in the room unattended, so you might want to check on that too.
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FollowurDream
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Honestly as of last week, I was going to have my dog (5lb. yorkie) sleep overnight with us in POR when I go in October. I was going to have my Mom check the dog into the kennel during the day. But, we decided first off it's cheaper to leave the dog in the Disney kennel overnight, than to leave them there as a non-Disney guest. And I was worried she might bark if someone knocked on the door. SO, seeing as I'm cheap and don't want to pay a vet to board my dog at home, and I don't have anyone to pet sit for my dog, I am taking her to Disney. Besides, I can check up on her and make sure she is okay! I'll bring her bed, toys, and treats. It will be just like home...only in Disney World!
Good Luck to you!
Good Luck to you!
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KrazyKowboy
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No way I'd ever board my babies.
When we go to WDW we always hire a house sitter and pay extra for baby sitting for our babies. Actually a friend comes and stays with them while we're gone and we pay her better than what she would make at work for the week. Zsa Zsa and Eva are happy and we can be gone for the week without worry.
We do call home every night and tell them good night though before they get tucked in.
When we go to WDW we always hire a house sitter and pay extra for baby sitting for our babies. Actually a friend comes and stays with them while we're gone and we pay her better than what she would make at work for the week. Zsa Zsa and Eva are happy and we can be gone for the week without worry.
We do call home every night and tell them good night though before they get tucked in.
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Craig & Lisa
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Our dogs have never left the house when we go to WDW. I guess it's because we got them from a shelter we don't want them to think that they are being dropped off again. Of course they aren't happy that we are gone, but to put them into boarding would be worse. We always manage to find someone that they know to watch the house and them. And we pay them to do it, so there are no problems. And it ends up costing alot less when we do it that way.
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