Pet Friendly

We Understand Your Furry Family Members Are Important!

At Shasta Lakeshore Retreat, we appreciate the significance of your four-legged family members. That’s why we are pleased to offer pet-friendly accommodations. However, to ensure a harmonious stay for all our guests, we do have some guidelines in place. We kindly ask that you follow these rules diligently to maintain the integrity and cleanliness of our beautiful homes. Your cooperation will ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for both two-legged and four-legged members of your family.

We allow dogs only (no cats) only when disclosed to us in writing (Rental Agreement) and when a fee of $95* per stay per dog has been paid.  In general we try to limit the number to two but will consider special circumstances.  Contact Lori Raun @ 925-200-6934 (Cell/Text).

Our strict rules are the following:

1. Dogs must be disclosed to us in writing on the rental agreement and $95 fee (fee, not deposit) paid or you will lose up to $500 of your security deposit.
2. Dogs must stay off all the furniture and beds.
3. Dogs must be well trained and not a puppy.
4. Dogs must never be left alone inside the house unless in a crate
5. Dogs must be on a leash when you are walking around the neighborhood and lake
6. Owner must clean up after their dog and must disclose to us proactively if any damage has been done.  Damage and stains left behind will result in an additional cleaning charge.
7. Owners need to prevent their dog from barking excessively
8. Pets must be free of disease, up to date with all vaccinations and without fleas
9. Owners need to be careful about wildlife in the area which can hurt your pet (Skunks, Deer, Bears, Mountain Lions, Rattlesnakes)* Based on input from guests, we reduced the pet fee for all new bookings made on June 11, 2024 and beyond to $95 from the previous $120.  Please make sure you pay for your pet so the owners continue to allow pets.

The $95 is a fee, not a refundable deposit.   This fee is to offset the additional cleaning fees with are required to pay the cleaners and for the wear and tear on the home.

Consistent The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (federal) and California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act (state law), although we still have to pay the cleaners, we do not charge for service dogs.   A service dog is individually trained to perform a task or work for a person with a disability (e.g., guide dog for blindness, alert dog for seizures or low blood sugar) and the dog is not a pet — it’s legally treated as a medical aid like a wheelchair.  Consistent with these laws, please provide confirmation that the dog is a service animal required due to a medical disability and what task has the dog been trained to perform?

What About Emotional Support Animals (ESAs), Different rules apply:  ESAs are not covered under the ADA and not recognized as service animals under California law for public accommodations like short-term rentals.

The home’s $1000 security deposit will be used to address any issues that surface with pets (Damage, pee smell, stains, etc.).

Please do not stay with us if you can’t follow and ensure all these rules are followed as your security deposit may be forfeited.

Fenced Yards and Decks for Dogs

In general, over half of our guests travel with a dog to stay at the Shasta Lakeshore Retreat. A few homes have fenced yards, though most are not ideal for very small dogs or dogs that are determined about escaping. Many homes instead have deck areas that either have no ground-level exit, have a gate, or have an opening that guests often block with items such as ice chests or chairs.

If we know in advance, we may be able to provide temporary gates; however, these will not contain aggressive or highly determined dogs.

Below is a summary of each home:

1. Retreat 1
   Fenced area includes the front yard and wraps to the back of the house. The driveway gate will not contain very small dogs or dogs determined to escape. Two deck areas are within the fenced space: the lower deck has one exit and the upper deck has two exits, all leading into the fenced area.
2. Retreat 2
   Fenced front yard that works well unless the dog is extremely small or aggressive. Large deck with a secure gate that prevents escape. This is the home Lori and Dave stay in with their golden retriever without issues.
3. Retreat 3
   Fenced yard, but the front gate and fence will not contain very small dogs. Our team accesses the garage through this yard, so only very friendly dogs are appropriate. Large deck with one exit.
4. Retreat 4
   Large lot with no fencing. Upper deck can only be accessed through the house.
5. Retreat 5
   Large deck that is fully fenced with a gate. No fenced yard.
6. Retreat 6
   No fenced yard. Deck has two exits.
7. Retreat 7
   No fenced yard. Large deck with one exit.
8. Retreat 8
   No fenced yard. Large deck with one exit.
9. Retreat 9
   No fenced yard. Large deck with two exits.
10. Retreat 10
    Fully fenced yard, but not suitable for very small or aggressive dogs. Upper deck exits only into the house. Lower deck has one exit.
11. Retreat 11
    Large, private area with no nearby homes, but not fenced. Wildlife and trail activity in the area. Deck has two exits.
12. Retreat 12
    No fenced yard. Deck with one exit.
13. Retreat 14
    Partially fenced yard with an open gate to the road. Screened-in deck with a gate.
14. Retreat 15
    No fenced yard. Large deck with one exit.
15. Retreat 16
    Fenced yard, but not ideal for very small or aggressive dogs. Small deck with one wide opening.
16. Retreat 17
    No fenced yard. Large deck with one exit.
17. Retreat 18
    No fenced yard. Large deck with one exit.
18. Retreat 19
    No fenced yard. Large deck with one exit.
19. Retreat 20
    No fenced yard, but fenced dog run on side of the house and gate on upper deck.

🐾 Final Thoughts for Dog Owners

Every dog is different. If your pup is calm, well-trained, and comfortable on a deck, most homes work well. For those staying at a house with a deck that has one or more openings, please consider bringing some type of gate.  The openings are normally 4-5 feet wide.

Please don’t hesitate to call Lori at 925-200-6934 to discuss more.