For the first time in a long time, there will be a holiday abroad for the Kildal family from Sola. But the Dalmatian Spot (4) must stay home when the others go on a car holiday in Europe. Or, he can not be home alone. The family wanted to place Spot in a dog boarding house, but that would prove easier said than done. – My husband contacted five kennels. We received a positive response from one of them, says Lillian Kildal. She is not the only dog owner who is looking for a free place in a kennel. news has been in contact with dog boarding houses in various places in Rogaland, Bergen, Trondheim and Oslo. Everywhere they experience an onslaught they have never seen before. People laugh on the phone At Søyland dog hotel in Nærbø on Jæren, they have to say no to about ten inquiries every day. – This summer it is quite extreme. Already in February, it started to fill up, says general manager Maria Anda Rasmussen. The dog hotel has been fully booked since March. But it falls more heavily on the chest. – People are completely desperate, and laugh on the phone. They do not know what to do, says Rasmussen. Lillian Kildal and Anna (2) enjoy Spot. But when the family of eight leaves this summer, the dog stays at home. Photo: Odin Omland / news Encourages animal-friendly holidays Animal protection has also experienced increased demand because more people have acquired pets during the pandemic. – Yes, it’s absolutely huge. We receive inquiries all the way, from people who can no longer take care of their animals and need relocation, says Elise Sjøthun Halvorsen in the Animal Protection Nord-Jæren. Elise Sjøthun Halvorsen in Animal Protection. Photo: Mathias Oppedal / news She thinks the very best thing is if people can choose a holiday where the pet can join. – If not, there are groups on Facebook where people say they can look after animals for a period of time. It is also possible to post yourself and ask for help, including on Finn. For the Kildal family, the hunt for a kennel ended with them placing Spot with a private dog sitter. – It is full and busy at a kennel. Maybe it’s best for Spot to be with a private person, says Lillian Kildal.
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