About Us
Epic Blue Acres Boarding & Rescue is located on 35 acres with a peaceful country atmosphere.
Cage free Boarding in a TRUE Home Environment !
We are an alternative Dog & Cat Boarding option.
Our unique boarding facility is every dog and cats dream vacation spot. We are free of any "kennel runs" or cages.
Your pet(s) will be living with us, right in our home.
We understand that leaving your pet when you go away can be stressful for both you and your pet. So we decided to make it as stress free as possible.
For this reason we only allow 1-3 families pet(s) to stay with us at a time. We board any day of the year for any length of time.
We also alter our daily routine to match your pet's routine so things will be the same as if they were at home.
Your dogs will have access to on road strolls as well as off road trails through the fields and woods.
For off-leash enjoyment Epic Blue Acres boasts over 12,000 square feet of fenced in, double gated play areas as well as an acre of invisible fencing.
Finally you have found a place where your pet can play & relax without the stress of being in a crowded, caged environment.
Opening Hours & Visiting
Mon:- 9am -1pm & 4pm-8pm
Tues:- 9am- 1pm & 4pm - 8pm
Wed:- Closed to Public
Thurs:- 9am - 1pm & 4pm - 8pm
Fri:- 9am -1pm & 4pm - 9pm
Sat:- 10am - 5pm
Sun:- 1pm - 7pm
Above are our "Buisness hours" we are here 24 hours a day caring for our vacationers.
All Visits are by appointment only
Staff & Knowledge
We have 2 full-time staff working in our kennels.
Our staff ratio is: 1 Staff : 4 Rooms
About our staff, knowledge and experience:
No need to leave your baby with "strangers" - we are family operated.
Over 40 years of combined pet care experience,
Vet Tech on site,
Round the clock supervision,
Members of American Boarding Kennel Association/Pet Care Service Association,
AKC approved rescue,
Member of HomeAgain Pet Rescuers,
Members of the Chamber of Commerce Tonawandas
Our Rooms
We have 8 Rooms with Attached runs: Covered
runs:
They were built in 2007 and are licensed for anything up to 15 dogs (maximum).
We're proudto say we have a maximum of 8 kennels
in any one building.
(The ideal is a maximum of 20 kennels in a building, as the less dogs, the calmer & quieter it is)
We're proud to say we have a maximum of 10 kennels
in any section of any building.
(The ideal is a maximum of 10 kennels per section)
We do not have traditional "kennels" your pets stay right in our 2,000 sq ft home.
Plus we are located on 35 acres in the country - complete with horses to watch .
About our Rooms
Our vacationers have access to our Great room, Bedroom , Den , Family room, Play room & loft (for meows only)
Dog Exercise & Play:
Dogs get out of their Rooms for exercise:
About dog exercise with our Home Boarding:
* Outdoor Fenced in areas: 4 1/2 ft tall: 12,000+ sq ft (double gated) 6 ft tall: 200 sq ft (for the jumpers) -OR- * Invisible Fence: 1 acre
We can play any number of games due to the fact the dogs can play "free" of leash.
Large and small pools are available (in the warm months).
All dogs are monitored with pool use, we have different size pools for small to larger dogs.
Dog Walks/Exercise/Playtime with Staff:
Dogs exercised by staff:
45 minutes of walks/exercise with staff provided daily
About dog walks/playtime with staff
We offer walks tailored to your pets needs.
Our normal guests can choose a walk down the drive or have an off road adventure through the woods and feilds on our nature trail.
For our very active guests we offer a daily jog.
For or older dogs or those with leg issues we offer multipule short walks throughout the day.
Dog Care
Welfare & Settling In
Comfort items from home allowed: |
DAP Therapy used: |
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Our policy on comfort items:
We want your pet to be as comfortable with us as they are at home.
We have tons of toys, blankets, beds and more; but sometimes their own "stuff" makes them feel more at home in a new environment.
We encourage people to bring and article of their clothing to keep with the pets so they have familiar smells.
You can bring what ever you want your pet to have while he/she is away from home. This might include toys, dog bed, blanket,an artical of your clothing (for familiar smells) or anything else you can think of.
We're here to help you and your pets enjoy the vacation. ** Summer 2011 we will be offering day boarding with extended hours on the weekend for those families that are just taking a day trip **
Diet
Caring for Dogs
Care of Easy-going & Steady Dogs
Our laid back vacationers can do what they normally do at home -we have every owner fill out a routine for there pets stay and we follow that for the pets stay.
We do add a few extra twists -like walks through the country, time watching the horses, swimming (if owners wish) and lots of play time in the yard on nice days; just to name a few.
Care of Active Dogs
For the active dogs in our life, we offer full run of our 12,000 square foot paw park (with supervision of course).
We can play ball or chase or splash in the pools (wading pools 3 inches -> nothing deeper than 4 ft).
We also have many trails through the woods, fields and corn crops.
We take the dogs on leashed walks everyday in nice weather.Even when the weather is freezing cold, on those great Buffalo winter days - for the extreamly active dog- we have an indoor treadmill.
Care of Daycare/creche Dogs
We do offer boarding for just a day, but not on a daily basis.
Your pet(s) will enjoy all the usual activities and fun of our regular boarding, just without the sleep over :)
Dogs with Special Needs
Separate, quiet section available:
About our care of special needs dogs:
If your pet has special needs please notify us at the time you are requesting a reservation.
We want to make sure we will be able to accomidate his/her needs to the fullest during their stay.
Whatever your pets needs are we can probly work things out. With all of our years in rescue there is not much we haven't cared for.
Don't worry if your pet has allergies -we do not clean with harsh chemicals and all of our treats are of the highest quality.
We have special snacks for dogs with different types of food allergies (ie: wheat,soy,grain,chicken,etc)
Age considerations:
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We care for dogs with:
Allergies/ Allergenic |
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Digestive Problems |
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Arthritis/ Arthritic |
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Disabilities |
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Blindness |
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Heart Disease |
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Convulsions/ Seizures/ Epilepsy |
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Kidney Disease |
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Deafness |
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Nervous/ Sensitive/ Separation anxiety |
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Diabetes/Diabetic |
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Skin Problems |
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Services
We board dogs and cats of any breed, age and sex.
All pets must be altered unless they are under 8 months of age.
If your pet is uncomfortable being around other animals we can keep them seperate.
If you dog likes to play with other dogs we can have them play with other boarders (temperment tested) or one of our resident dogs that best fits their play type/style.
We offer pick up and drop of to and from your home.
We are also open on all holidays to drop off or pick up your pet(s).
We can administer medications or do extra feedings at no extra charge.
Pretty much you tell us your pets daily routine and we can mimic it here.
** Offering Special weekend Summer hours 8am -9:30am and 5pm - 8pm on Saturay & Sunday**
DayCare & Light Grooming is also available
Services for Dogs: |
Other Services: |
Collect & Return, or Dog Chauffeur Service |
Pet Supplies |
Grooming Service (professional option, full bath & cut) |
Cattery (Cat Boarding) |
Hydrotherapy |
Small Animals Boarding |
Webcam Service |
Stables |
Send updates while you're away |
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Fees
Fees are per dog, per day (includes any tax)
$ for a Small Dog
$ for a Medium Dog
$ for a Large Dog
$ for a Giant Dog
Further Information
Fees above are for the first dog, per day - additional dogs are only $24.00 per day
Cats:- $15 per day with additional cats being $10 per day.
Our fees go by Calender day - 10% discount for month or longer stays.
Map, Directions, and Driving Distance & Time
Epic Blue Acres Boarding Kennels,
2011 Balmer Road, Ransomville, New York 14131
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