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What to Pack for Your Dog's Stay at The Ruff Life Ranch

Getting ready to drop your pup off at The Ruff Life Ranch? Packing the right things helps your dog settle in and feel at home. Here's what to bring, and what you can leave behind.

What to Bring

Your dog's regular food. Bring the food your dog is used to eating. Sticking with their normal diet helps keep tummies happy while they're away from home.

Something that smells like home. An old T-shirt, a towel, or anything with your scent on it can be a big comfort to your dog.

Their bed or blanket. A familiar bed or blanket gives your dog a cozy spot that feels like their own. (Please read our note about beds below.)

What You Can Leave at Home

Bowls. No need to pack them. We have plenty! The exception: if your dog needs a special bowl, like a puzzle bowl or slow feeder for speedy eaters, please bring it along.

Optional: Toys

Toys are welcome, but our guests play together, and other dogs may shred them. Only bring toys you won't mind losing.

A Note About Beds and Blankets

Our pack sleeps together in our living room, right next to our bedroom. We leave our bedroom door open with a baby gate across the doorway, so we're close by all night. Still, no one is actively watching the pack while everyone sleeps, so please keep in mind:

• There's no guarantee that only your dog will sleep in their bed. Other pups may borrow it!
• Beds and blankets may get chewed during the night, and we may not hear it happening.

If your dog's bed is a favorite you'd hate to see damaged, consider sending an older one instead.

Quick Packing Checklist

✓ Your dog's regular food
✓ A T-shirt, towel, or other item that smells like home
✓ Your dog's bed or blanket
✓ A special bowl (only if needed)
✓ Toys (optional)

Questions before your dog's stay? Give us a call at (904) 924-9939.

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