In case of an emergency...

Boarding your dog overnight can be a stressful experience. At Camp Bow Wow Pittsburgh South, we do everything in our power to make sure your companion has a seamless visit, but sometimes incidents occur that are beyond our control. When a dog becomes ill or injured during his stay at Camp, our counselors can often treat the problem with over-the-counter remedies, restricted feedings, or other simple first-aid procedures. However, despite the precautions we take to keep our campers safe, occasionally a situation arises when we believe a dog would be better served under the care of a medical professional. In these instances, our preferred course of action is to get in touch with the emergency contact listed on your client file and ask that person to transport your dog to the appropriate veterinary facility. If need be, the emergency contact may be required to care for and house your dog for the remainder of his planned boarding stay. That being said, it is extremely important to list a reliable and easy-to-reach emergency contact (or two!) on your camper’s file. Be sure to make arrangements with these individuals before your dog’s boarding stay and make them aware of the responsibilities that will be asked of them if your dog is in need of emergency care.

99% of the time, our campers’ boarding stays go off without a hitch. Nevertheless, in the slim chance that something does go wrong, we cannot stress enough the importance of choosing an appropriate emergency contact. If you would like to update the emergency contact on your dog’s file, please contact us at Camp at 412-885-2267.