Lara's Ark Offers Pet Boarding Services for a Good Cause

(SPOT.ph) Finding a reliable place to leave your pet while you’re away can be stressful—not to mention expensive. Many pet boarding facilities offer caged stays between P500 and P1,200 per night, but a rescue shelter in Mandaluyong City is providing a more affordable—and meaningful—alternative.

Lara’s Ark has recently opened its doors to pet boarding with rates that won’t break the bank. For dogs, the standard rate is P300 per day for small breeds, P400 for medium breeds, and P500 for large breeds. Cat owners pay a flat rate of P300 per day, regardless of size. 

What makes this offering truly special is that 100% of the proceeds will go directly to maintaining the shelter and funding the rehabilitation of Lara Ark's 100+ rescues. Adopted pets from them receive special discounts, too.

A bit of background on the shelter: Lara’s Ark began as a disaster relief operation for animals left stricken during the Taal eruption in 2020. Since then, the non-profit organization has served as a sanctuary for disaster-hit animals everywhere, including the Taal eruption in 2020 and Typhoon Odette in 2021.

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What to know about Lara’s Ark pet boarding services

Each boarder receives personalized care, with daily video updates and assistance for pets needing medication. To ensure safety, they will have a separate area from the rescues.

"While all our rescues in the Mandaluyong shelter are very friendly, we want to ensure a safe and stress-free environment for your pets by preventing any potential conflicts with unfamiliar animals," Lara's Ark told SPOT.ph.

Unlike most commercial pet hotels where animals are kept in cages the entire time, Lara’s Ark gives owners the freedom of choice. Whether a pet will allowed to roam the whole time depends on both the owner's preference and the pet’s temperament, but this is still ultimately up to Lara's Ark's discretion.

"We will assess whether they can roam freely without issues, and ensure they are comfortable and friendly in the environment. If your pet is anxious or prefers staying in their kennel or suite, that’s completely fine too," Lara's Ark said.

Even if they can't roam, Lara's Ask promises they still get time to play outside.

"As a standard practice, pets will remain in their kennels overnight and be let out 3 to 4 times throughout the day to roam freely in the shelter’s indoor open areas. Additionally, we can take your pet for walks outside the shelter upon request. We’re very flexible, so please let us know your preference, and we’ll do our best to accommodate their needs!"

Those who want a more premium experience for their pets can also opt for the suite at P800 per day. As you can see from the picture below, it's highly spacious, with a bed large enough for a person to sleep in. 

Owners need to provide updated vaccination records, anti-tick treatments, and deworming certificates to keep everyone’s safety in check. For inquiries and reservations, contact Lara's Ark at 0917-896-9668.

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