Most companion animals feel safest and happiest in their own home environment.
Just like you and I, our home is a haven where we feel loved and protected. To remove our pets from home and leave them in a kennel can be a traumatic experience for both the pet and the owner. The pet doesn't understand why it is being left in a strange place, doesn't know if its owner is coming back or when, and is in a place with all kinds of strange smells and animals. This does not feel like a safe place to your pet. The stress they experience weakens their immune system.