Q - Who owns Bluegrass Kennels?
A - Bluegrass Kennels is a family owned and operated facility.  Gary, Matt, and Bry Hardin are the owners.  The kennel was opened in 1980 and we have been the sole owners since inception.

Q - Does anyone live on the grounds?
A - Gary and Donna Hardin live on the grounds.

Q - What are the accommodations like for my pet?
A - We have a 109 indoor kennels. All of our runs are a standard 13ft. long and are 4 ft. to 8 ft. wide. All runs have a basement finish concrete flooring with a half inch fall. Any supplied bedding is put on top of 3 ft. X 2 ft. long platforms in each run.  Our kennel is heated by a 150,000 btu Bryant furnace and is air conditioned with 5 ton a/c units.

Q - How many times does my dog get out to use the restroom?
A - We recognize that almost all of our boarders are house broken which means that almost all of the dogs here will not use the restroom on the concrete.  Our standard policy in the kennel is that every dog is taken to our pea-graveled potty yard five times a day.   Your pet will be alone through this time and will have about five to ten minutes to use the yard.  All messes are cleaned up before the next dog on the potty schedule is taken out.

Q - What type of bedding do we supply?
A - We supply basic carpet squares for your pet or pets.  You are welcome to bring anything from home for bedding for your pet.  A simple suggestion is to sleep in a night shirt or blanket the dog will have in their run so they can have the smell from home in it.  This sometimes will make pets feel a little more comfortable while staying with us.

Q - Are the cats kept in a separate area than the dogs?
A - Our deluxe cattery is separate from the dogs.  At no time will the cats come into contact or see the dogs.

Q - What are the accommodations like for the cats?
A - All cats have a 4 ft wide x 4 ft long x 8 ft tall condo in our cattery.  The individual condos have different ledges to climb and sleep on.  Classical music is always played in the cattery. (Bach & Beethoven!)  Just click here to go directly to the cat condo and information page.

Q - How many times a day do you feed the dogs and cats?
A - We will accommodate your pet as close to his or her feeding schedule as possible.  We have an A.M. (5:30-8:30) feeding, Noon (11:00-1:00) feeding, and a P.M. (5:30-7:00) feeding.  We also have a free feed schedule that allows your dog or cat to have food 24 hours a day.

Q - How do I prepare my pet's food to bring in?
A - We request that all clients prepack meals for each feeding in zip lock baggies.  We do this to cut down on the excess space used by bulky food bags.  This also ensures that your family members are not being underfed or overfed.

Q - Can I bring toys for my pet?
A - You can bring in just about anything for your pet to make sure they enjoy their stay with us.  Please make sure that all dog toys are appropriate size and cannot be ingested.

Q - Does my pet have access to water 24 hours a day?
A - Your pet has access to water 24 hours a day.  We have different size bowls and buckets depending on the dog's or cat's size.  Our largest buckets are six quarts.  All water is changed several times daily to ensure your pet has cool & fresh water at all times.

Q - What vaccinations does my dog or cat need to be current on?
A - (Dogs) - Rabies, DHLPP or DA2PC, and Bordetella vaccine.  All vaccines are annual with exception of Rabies which can be a three year vaccination.
(Cats) - Rabies and FVRCP ( Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Calicivirus PanLeukopenia).

Q - How far in advance does your kennel get booked up?
A - Our clients make reservations sometimes 8, 10 or 12 months out.  We are guaranteed to be booked every major holiday and especially throughout the summer months.

Q - Can I call while on my trip to check up on my pet?
A - Absolutely!