Boarding
OVERNIGHT Boarding
When you can’t bring your dog with you, boarding at Fast Friends is the next best thing!
Your dog’s safety and comfort always come first, and Fast Friends offers two boarding packages to meet their unique needs. No matter which option you choose, your dog will be watched over by staff 24 hours a day and protected by safety systems including a building-wide sprinkler system and generator able to power the entire facility.
Your dog must be at least 12 weeks old and no older than 12 years to board. We are not equipped to care for dogs with certain medical conditions, including but not limited to seizure disorders, heart conditions, and diabetes and recommend that you look into boarding at a veterinary facility for these dogs. Vaccines for ALL dogs are rabies, distemper, and bordetella (kennel cough).
For safety reasons, flexi-leads may not be used in the facility. We have leashes you may borrow to bring your dog in from the car if needed.
Packages
Premium Boarding
individual walks and snuggle time with staff
limited number of quiet 8’ x 10’ suites
private entrance away from the activity of the rest of the building
daily photo emailed to you
Recommended for dogs who thrive on people-time or are stressed by noise or other dogs
Premium Boarding gives your dog the most one-on-one time with staff in a quiet environment designed to reduce the stress of being away from home. From the moment your dog comes through the private entrance until we wave goodbye at the end of their stay, our goal is to provide an experience as close to home as possible in a dedicated area away from the noise and activity of the rest of the building.
Your dog's day is scheduled to maximize individual attention, with walks around the property and one-on-one snuggle time. For dogs that are more active, Stay & Play is included at no extra charge. When it's time for rest, your dog will be able to relax in an 8' x 10' suite with a raised bed and elevated feeding station. Staff is on hand throughout the day to engage with your dog and help them enjoy their stay. With only nine suites available, your dog will get the most personalized attention.
Price:
$74 / night; $60 for a second dog in the same suite
late checkout fee of $12 per dog if picked up after 10 AM
Standard Boarding
frequent turn-outs for potty breaks and fresh air
spacious 4’ x 6’ or 6’ x 6’ kennels with raised Kuranda beds
radiant heat flooring
Recommended for dogs who love to be with other dogs and aren’t sensitive to noise or activity
Standard Boarding gives your dog a very high standard of care at an affordable price. Your dog will have their own 4’ x 6’ or 6’ x 6’ kennel with radiant heat flooring and a raised bed. Staff is constantly circulating through the two boarding rooms, checking on dogs and bringing them to and from potty breaks.
Upgrade your dog's visit with Stay & Play and your dog will play and socialize with the dogs in our weekday Doggy Daycare, making their boarding stay fly by and leaving them tired and ready to rest by bedtime. Learn more about Doggy Daycare.
Price:
$33/night; $2 discount for multiple dogs
add Stay & Play for $10/day (Monday to Friday only)
late checkout fee of $12 per dog if picked up after noon
Not sure which option to choose? See the bottom of this page for a side-by-side comparison of the benefits of the Premium and Standard packages.
All proceeds from our Boarding services go directly to support the retired racing greyhounds in our care.
Make a Reservation
The first time you board with us:
Fill out and sign the Boarding Application or complete it online.
Ask your veterinarian to email us the vaccination records for rabies, distemper, and bordetella (kennel cough). Your pet must be current on all three to stay with us. You may also have the records faxed to 603-686-8286.
Call us to reserve space.
Each time you board (after the first):
Fill out and sign the Health & Behavior Update or complete it online.
If your dog’s vaccinations have expired since your last visit, ask your veterinarian to email or fax (603-686-8286) us the updated records for rabies, distemper, and bordetella (kennel cough).
Call us to reserve space.
Please note that we are not equipped to care for dogs with certain medical conditions, including but not limited to seizure disorders, heart conditions, and diabetes. We are also not able to care for dogs who are 12 years or older. We recommend that you look into boarding at a veterinary facility for these dogs.
Hours
Please drop off your dog for boarding at least ONE HOUR before closing.
Monday to Friday
7:00 am—6:00 pm
(drop off by 5:00 pm)
Saturday
7:00 am—3:00 pm
(drop off by 2:00 pm)
Sunday
9:00 am—3:00 pm
(drop off by 2:00 pm)
A late checkout fee of $12 per dog will be charged for pickups after 10 AM (Premium Boarding) or noon (Standard Boarding).
Boarding Procedures
When dropping off your dog, please bring pre-bagged meals. You may also bring in add-ons such as wet food, broth, or treats!
Please do not bring food dishes, we have plenty in our facility, and we don’t want to lose yours! We have several different types of slowfeeders, too.
Medication (if applicable) needs to be in its original bottle.
We have plenty of beds and blankets, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. Please note larger beds may be hard to wash if they get dirty
Please plan to spend 5-10 minutes talking to a staff member at drop off. There will be a brief set of questions asked before we take your dog in.
Payment Policies
Payments are due in full when services are rendered
at drop off for boarding
at pickup for daycare and grooming
Boarding reservations will only be held with a valid credit card
Boarding reservations cancelled within 48 hours of the start of the reservation will be charged 50% of the entire stay
Grooming same-day cancellations will be charged 50% of the service
We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, cash, check, and ApplePay — we will not take coins (rolled or loose)
A late fee of $12 is charged for boarding dogs picked up after 10 am (premium) or noon (standard) — this fee is waived for dogs participating in Stay & Play or being groomed
Zero Tolerance Policy
We will not tolerate any threatening or abusive behavior toward our staff. Anyone violating this policy may be asked to leave and be removed from our client list.
Other ways to give
– through PayPal
– through Venmo (@fastfriends in the app)
– by calling 603-355-1556 with your credit card
– by sending a check or money order to: Fast Friends, PO Box 10093, Swanzey, NH 03446