Ben-Jee Kennels

04/26/2024

Summer is almost here!!!

04/22/2024

04/22/2024

The new year could bring the return of more frequent canvassing of neighborhoods by state dog wardens, checking to make sure dogs have current licenses and rabies vaccinations. https://www.pennlive.com/news/2023/12/pa-dog-license-increase-will-take-more-of-a-nip-than-a-bite-out-of-most-dog-owners-wallets.html?utm_campaign=pennlive_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

03/29/2024

Hallmarkk9 at BenJee Kennels:

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02/10/2024

** LOCAL RABIES POSTIVE CAT **

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, local police received a call for an aggressive animal in the Hidden Springs community of Franconia Township, Montgomery County. Upon arrival, officers discovered a black and white cat acting aggressively and foaming at the mouth, the cat was safely captured and transported to Telford Veterinary Hospital for evaluation. Testing was performed by Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory which revealed the cat to be Rabies positive. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reported that during 2023, Montgomery County had 5 cats, 3 bats and 4 raccoons that were verified through laboratory testing to be Rabies positive. At this time, the animal no longer poses a threat to the public.

Anyone who may have encountered this specific cat and/or any wild/domestic animal acting erratically AND sustained a scratch or bite injury should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Montgomery County Health Department recommends “Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. See your physician immediately for medical treatment. Contact the Montgomery County Office of Public Health at 610-278-5117 and speak with a Disease Intervention Specialist, who will start an investigation and provide you with the necessary information.” Please do not approach wild animals or any animal exhibiting bizarre behavior, this may include (but is not limited to): aggression, loss of fear, daytime activity by a nocturnal species, atypical attraction to noise and human activity as well as excessive vocalization

We commend these police officers for recognizing this potential danger to the community and safely securing the cat for evaluation.

Resources:
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture – Rabies Information: https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Animals/AHDServices/diseases/Pages/Rabies.aspx

Montgomery County Health Department – Rabies Prevention Program: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/faq.aspx?TID=49

American Veterinary Medical Association – Rabies Information: www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/rabies

Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Rabies Information: www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas-Happy Holidays!

12/03/2023

Please talk with your vet re: this:

A veterinarian says a potentially fatal respiratory ailment that is starting to show up in Philly-area dogs may not be as much of a mystery as once thought.

07/31/2023

Reservations are available for the Thanksgiving holiday. Deposit required. Call 215-257-1278.

07/19/2023

***Per the State of PA and its Dog Legislation, we must have a separate Rabies Certificate on file in addition to the Vaccine Certificate you have provided us. Please request this when contacting your veterinarian for these records. Note that some veterinarian facilities are following Pet HIPPA laws and will not allow us to ask for vaccination information.
Thank you.
Barb

07/11/2023

Seeking Full time mature individual willing to be part of established boarding kennel and retail facility.
Care, cleaning and feeding of the client’s pets along with maintenance of the facility and grounds. Person will be required to have phone and personable skills in dealing with managing appointments and boarding schedule. Competitive salary will be offered commensurate with experience.
Email resume to [email protected]

06/18/2023

FYI: Sunday discharges by prepaid appointment.

04/26/2023

As a reminder, we will accept Summer reservations with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Please make sure we have a current copy of your pet's Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella vaccinations.
Thank you.

03/20/2023

Vaccination Policy Update:
Harleysville Veterinary Practice will not allow us to call for your vaccination history. Please make sure we have a copy of your current Rabies, Distemoer and Bordetella before we can accept your pet for boarding.
Thank you!!

02/22/2023

Our granddaughter, Nina “worked “ a few days this past weekend. Her artistic contribution to identifying our boarding clients - Each dog had a picture on their pen:

01/02/2023

Thank you to everyone for boarding with us 2022!!
We are accepting reservations for the upcoming summer season:
— we will require a $100 check or cash Non-refundable deposit to make the reservation. This is in effect for dates May 15th through September 15th, 2023
— as a PA State Inspected facility, we must have a vaccination certificate on file for the Rabies, Bordetella and DHLPP (distemper) in order to accept the pet for boarding.

12/24/2022

Reminder we are closing at 12noon today!

12/19/2022

The FCI takes dog welfare seriously and always encourages responsible dog ownership. Dogs do not make good gifts! They require commitment and responsibility, which means serious thought before deciding to own a dog. Please think and plan before you buy.



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11/04/2022

We are taking reservations for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Vaccinations including Bordetella must be current at time of boarding.
Call 215-257-1278. Thank you.