OkcPets Magazine March 2021

22 OKC Pets • March/April 2021 Ruby’s K9 Corral—located near busy downtown yet nestled in the quiet country—offers pet owners a wide variety of services. The kennel designs are state-of-the-art and feature many unique qualities to help keep dogs safe and healthy. “Our runs are both indoor and outdoor, and each one has its own septic drop to ensure that the facilities are staying as clean and sanitary as possible,” Vicky explains. The kennels are also welded in order to prevent any potential dog escapes. However, if a dog were to escape, the owners would know im- mediately via their security cameras and be able to act right away as they live on-site to provide 24/7 care. Another safety feature at Ruby’s is the storm shelter, which Vicky explains is the largest one possible. With Oklahoma’s infamous storm seasons, this is another aspect of Ruby’s that provides owners peace of mind when leaving their dogs. The dogs boarded at the Corral enjoy spacious, clean climate-con- trolled kennels, which offer both indoor and outdoor play space. During the day, the dogs are taken out frequently for playtime with friends of similar size and temperament. All the dogs boarded at Ruby’s must show proof of vaccination and pass certain temperament testing to ensure the safety of the other dogs and the handlers. The daily agenda for dogs at the Corral is filled with lots of love and lots of fun; Vicky greets the dogs for the morning around 7 a.m. and makes sure everyone has a potty break before breakfast. “Then the real fun begins,” Vicky explains as the rest of the day is filled with the dogs getting to play in a group setting or receiving one- on-one attention with a handler if preferred. If playing in a group, dogs are matched with those of similar size, temperament and play style in order to ensure a fun time in the yard. The staff is also very dog-savvy and well trained to handle any potential issues that may arise. While the dogs are socializing, staff members have the opportunity to clean up each individual kennel and take care of any messes as needed. The dogs are fed dinner around 7 p.m. and eventually tucked into bed for the night in one of the climate-controlled buildings. For another special touch, each building has either a TV or radio to offer soothing sounds to the dogs at night, helping to ease fears and anxieties. Each small feature of Ruby’s K9 Corral shows how the owners value Ryan and Vicky Simpson, Anna Barton, and Kenzie Sullivan