Pet Travel / Without Pet

I am leaving my pet at home…

What are my options?

Your pet can be cared for in your home by a responsible friend or professional pet sitter, or can be housed at a pet boarding facility. Check with your primary care veterinarian regarding their recommendations for boarding or home care for your pet. Many veterinary hospitals offer their clients the option to board their pet, especially if they have an on-going medical condition that requires care. If your veterinarian does not board at their hospital, ask them for their recommendations for a boarding facility or pet sitter that will work closely with their staff should a problem arise.

Be prepared!

The staff of the Animal Emergency Center has prepared a Pet Travel Information packet for you to download and complete. This packet will provide valuable information and instructions to your pet sitter or boarding facility. In addition, the Pet Travel Check List will serve as a reminder of things to do for your pet's care and well-being while you are traveling.

In Case of an Emergency

No one likes to think that an emergency might arise while they are away from their pet. But, unfortunately, this is a real possibility. If you are located in the southeastern area of Wisconsin, your agent needs to know how to get to your primary care veterinarian or the Animal Emergency Center, if your veterinarian is not available. Your pet sitter (agent) or the boarding facility needs to have a clear understanding of your desires for the medical care of your pet should a crisis arise, and for the financial commitment you are willing to make as a result of that care. To assist you in this process, we suggest the following:

Download and complete the Pet Travel Information. Print out directions from the location of your home or boarding facility to your primary care veterinarian and to the Animal Emergency Center. Use our web link to MapQuest for easy directions to AEC. (Click here) Download and read the cardiopulmonary resuscitation options (CPR) on the AEC admissions form and indicate your choice for resuscitation of your pet. Doing this ahead of time will keep your agent from having to guess your desires and making a financial commitment on your behalf that you do not want. Download and complete the financial authorization form if you would like to give your agent authorization for emergency medical care for your pet at the Animal Emergency Center while you are traveling. This confidential information can kept in a sealed envelope by your agent, to be opened only in case of an emergency. The information can be brought to AEC or faxed, should the occasion arise. Credit Card Authorization Form (Click here) Estimate Form (Click here)