Why kennel and cattery owners in other countries like having a dedicated camera system in their stalls.

We understand why - as with any boarding business - a kennel or cattery might feel hesitant. They might wonder whether dedicated cameras in stalls and in the exercise/play area might cause pet owners to complain more frequently - or even to "check-up" on the establishment. Fortunately though, the feed-back concerning cameras in other countries is very positive.

Here are some of the benefits you too can enjoy, once you have installed the eyepetlive system in your kennel or cattery.

A. The pet owner’s peace of mind.

First and foremost, the pet owners love watching their pets in the stalls and exercise / recreation areas, when they are distant from each other. Their children love this too – which is especially useful for the parents when the family is on holiday, far away.

In some countries, when a pet owner is shopping around and chooses a facility, one of the primary reasons cited is the extra comfort they feel knowing they can log on remotely and watch their pet for as long as they want during the designated hours (Usually, kennels and cattery's restrict this to the daylight hours, so that the animal is not upset by lights after dark).

Whether a kennel or cattery has the eyepetlive camera system installed in all their stalls, or only in their “luxury suites”, such dedicated cameras are a big hit with pet owners – and are especially helpful in selling the kennel and cattery's “luxury suites”. Pet owners feel so much more at ease when they can check in remotely every day to see how their “camper” is faring. If they wish, they can do this numerous times per day: once, or numerous times per day – there is no extra cost for multiple “visits”!

B. A great management tool.

Apart from the primary use of giving the pet owners peace of mind, the eyepetlive camera system is also a very handy “tool” for management – i.e. they can constantly review security, staff performance, etc.

Furthermore, kennels and cattery's can use camera footage to review and train all employees on health measures and emergency procedures.

And of course, via the eyepetlive system, the kennel and cattery owners themselves can also remotely monitor their kennel or cattery, from afar - while they are on holiday.

C. Very cost-effective protection for the kennel or cattery.

This brings us to another valuable advantage of the system. In the event of a tragedy, it can help to establish what really happened. If, for example, an animal should fall sick while at the kennel or cattery, the cameras could help to provide a “diary” of the true events.

Using the technology in this way should help the kennel or cattery to defeat an unjustified legal action for negligence.

On this count, alone, the cost of the system could be regarded as “peanuts” compared with the amount of money the kennel and cattery owners could save on a single law suit.

D. Concerns v Benefits.

We have heard kennels and cattery's in other countries voice initial concerns that what is viewed on the camera might be misinterpreted. However, the benefits far outweigh any risks.

As to installation, we can arrange for a trained engineer to come to your establishment to install the eyepetlive hardware for you. There would be a modest, one-off charge for this.

Such an addition to your service is surely the quality of pet guardian care you would want for your own pet – and thus the level of care you would want to show to your clients. People should have the right to see that their animal is being cared for properly.

It is as simple as this: kennels and cattery's are confident in the service that they provide need have no hesitation about putting their service on display to the world. Of course, the other side of that coin is that … dubious kennels and cattery's will not want their shortcomings exposed.

Thus, the commercial logic is clear: having the eyepetlive system is like showing the pet owners a cost-effective “seal of approval” that you run a good kennel or cattery.