The 2021 boarding comebackDecember 29, 2021With more people traveling this year, the increased boarding reservations can create opportunities for additional revenue, including checkups, procedures, grooming, and microchipping.
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Midmark acquires Mason CompanyJune 5, 2019Midmark has acquired animal boarding and containment solutions, Mason Company. Located in Ohio and founded in 1892, Mason utilizes designs and materials to ensure its products are Fear Free certified, promoting quiet and calming environments through consideration of workflow and the acute senses of animal patients. "We are extremely excited to welcome Mason to the Midmark family," says the company's president and chief executive officer, John Baumann. "The expertise Mason brings to Midmark enhances our position to design better care environments for our customers. It also strengthens Midmark's position as a leader of the animal health space that continues to bring our customers innovative solutions and new ideas as they strive to improve the quality of care." The acquisition allows Midmark to be in on early discussions of new construction, pairing its stainless steel and proprietary offerings with Mason's designs to help create comfortable accommodations for long-term boarding of companion animals. "Being involved in the early stages of a project gives us the ideal platform to deliver solutions to our customers by bringing clinical spaces, comprehensive technologies, and workflows into harmony," adds Midmark chief commercial officer, Jon Wells.
VCA Animal Hospitals offers free boarding for pets affected by Southern California wildfiresDecember 7, 2017VCA Animal Hospitals announced that select VCA hospitals in Southern California near Los Angeles are offering free boarding assistance for small animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and pocket pets to families who are impacted due to multiple wildfires burning in the area, including the Thomas, Rye, Creek, and Skirball Fires that have resulted in major evacuations. "Our thoughts are with the many families who are being impacted by these wildfires," said Art Antin, chief operating officer of VCA Animal Hospitals. "We are extending free boarding for family pets that have been displaced by these fires so families can feel confident their pets are safe and focus on their priorities during this critical time." Boarding assistance at participating Southern California hospitals that are in close proximity to the fire areas is based on space availability. Pets should be current on vaccinations, but in case they are not, VCA veterinarians will update vaccinations free of charge. VCA hospitals also will offer a free health assessment exam for pets that have been evacuated or displaced because of the fires. Pet owners are encouraged to contact the American Red Cross, visit vcahospitals.com/main/directory, or call 1-800-VCAPETS to check …
