A Countrycare veterinarian strokes a guinea pig on the exam table

Boarding

Boarding for pocket pets

No matter how large or how small, pets ranging from ferrets to mice or guinea pigs to chinchillas all need care and attention.

Small mammal boarding

Care and attention while you’re away

We can help to provide the same level of care and attention for your furry friend while you are away with our small mammal boarding service.

  • You can bring your pet’s own enclosure or house, as well as food, to help make their stay more comfortable and home-like.
  • Many small mammals thrive on interaction and social contact, so we provide one-on-one social time with the staff, and supervised play time for those pets that enjoy it.
  • Our boarding pets are checked on frequently throughout the day. If any medical problem is noted, a veterinarian is notified so that care can be given if needed.
A smiling Countrycare veterinarian holds a ferret

Our pets were boarding. Countrycare is awesome, always neat and clean and smells nice. The staff is incredible. Always friendly and so caring and kind to the animals. Absolutely we will be back and we will recommend Countrycare to others.

Jolene B., Denmark

Pocket pets at Countrycare

  • A Countrycare veterinarian laughs as the ferret she is holding nuzzles her face
  • Dr. Aili Heintz lifts a guinea pig on the exam table
  • A ferret sniffs the exam table while a Countrycare veterinarian smiles behind it
  • Limpy, a guinea pig, peeks out of a fleece blanket on a Countrycare exam table

In their words

The hearts we’ve touched

A woman crouching beside her German Shepherd on a wooded path, one arm around the dog.

“I arrived with a bag of pills and not much hope for Fina’s quality of life. Dr. Strickfaden listened, and within weeks my German Shepherd was on the road to recovery.”

Susan H.J. · Freedom, WI
A woman lies cheek to cheek with her golden retriever on the grass, both grinning.

“Years ago when all other vets gave up on my older dog Katy, Dr. Strickfaden got her back to agility competition form with acupuncture. I’m a big fan!”

Betsy F. · Green Lake, WI
A happy red poodle hugged over its owner’s shoulder.

“Countrycare Animal Complex is what I wish for all pets. Your compassion and genuine caring makes all the difference. Duke is a happy dog because of you.”

Maureen M. · De Pere, WI
A Yorkshire terrier looks out over a woman’s shoulder as she holds him.

“Everyone there was great — from making the appointment to the vet tech to our vet. Everyone was super friendly and nice. They took their time. We didn’t feel rushed. We were very happy and grateful to the staff.”

Anne S. · Denmark, WI
A smiling man lies on the grass beside his happy golden retriever.

“Dr. Heintz was so gentle and compassionate with our dog. The vet tech was so kind and understanding with all of the questions that I asked her. They made me feel comfortable with the decisions that we made for Maddie.”

Faye D. · Algoma, WI