Durham, Raleigh

One of the complementary services that we offer here at Suite Paws is called a “Senior Check”. It is free of charge, and automatically added to your dogs visit if they are 9 years of age or older. We often will add them to younger dogs if the need is there, and some of the common needs we see are dogs recovering from surgeries or illnesses, or those who are nearing their senior years prior to the age of 9. What a “Senior Check” is depends on the need at the time, sometimes it’s just a free cuddle session while we make sure the elderly or injured dog is happy and healthy, sometimes it’s a potty break if the dog is having trouble with incontinence. We often double check their charts at this time, just to make sure they are eating and drinking normally and just making sure that they are as healthy as possible. Sometimes we will have an elderly dog come and visit up at the front desk to help them relax as well, that side office  has been a hotspot of elderly boarders throughout the years.

It’s one of the services here that we are proud to offer that sets us apart from other facilities. All of the employees at Suite Paws have a huge heart for animals, and while I can’t speak for the entire staff, I know that I personally have a serious soft spot in my heart for a grey face!  We want to do whatever we possibly can to help them make this transition into their senior years with peace and love, and sometimes that just means an extra hug or belly rub to reaffirm that everything is okay!