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Rover

Grand Rapids, MI
  • Dog Boarding
  • Puppy Care

Business Description

Rover offers doggy daycare services for pet owners throughout the local area. Its network includes thousands of pet sitters that are available to care for dogs while their owners work or travel. The service connects sitters with clients online or through its app. Customers can meet with sitters prior to booking, and services are available for a range of dogs, including high-energy puppies and dogs with special needs.

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4.4 / 5 (1494)
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4.4 / 5 (224)
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2.5 / 5 (31)

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Animal Clinic, Inc.

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133 28th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
  • Grooming

Business Description

Animal Clinic, Inc., is a pet care facility in Grand Rapids offering dog boarding services. Boarding dogs are provided with supplies, such as beddings, food containers, and water bowls but are also allowed to use their items if preferred. The center welcomes dogs that have medications and special dietary regimens. During their stay, canine guests are monitored by the kennel staff and veterinary technicians. Animal Clinic has been serving the community since 1947.

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4.2

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Animal Medical Center of Wyoming

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2330 44th Street Southwest, Grandville, MI 49418
  • Grooming

Business Description

Animal Medical Center of Wyoming has been providing a variety of pet care services in Grand Rapids and the neighboring areas since 1983. It offers a climate-controlled and sanitized environment for pet boarding and supervises daily activities according to pet needs. The AAHA-accredited hospital additionally specializes in preventative care and treatments which include surgery, dentistry, and dermatology. It also has pet stylists offering grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning.

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4.2

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Bokhara Pet Resort & Grooming Spa

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11535 Elk Lake Road, Williamsburg, MI 49690
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Bokhara Pet Resort & Grooming Spa is a family-owned and family-operated dog boarding facility that serves clients in the Grand Rapids area. It provides a safe and comfortable environment for pets to relax, play, and get taken care of. Its range of services includes SmallWorld boarding, nature walks, professional grooming, and health and fitness sessions. It also offers day camps, swim camps, and full mile active stretches. Bokhara Pet Resort & Spa has been in the industry since 1973.

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4.1
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5.0 / 5 (1)

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Brooknelle Pet Resort

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4600 Knapp Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Brooknelle Pet Resort provides pet boarding and daycare services to clients in and around Grand Rapids. It has 80 indoor and outdoor kennel runs for dogs and two cat condos. Its staff lets dog guests out multiple times a day to let them exercise and relieve themselves. Moreover, they can administer medication to boarding guests. According to a client's review, the staff members of Brooknelle Pet Resort are experienced in handling pets, particularly those with anxiety issues.

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4.2
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4.0 / 5 (59)
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5.0 / 5 (13)
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4.0 / 5 (7)

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Byron Center Pet Boarding

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9715 Clyde Park Avenue Southwest, Byron Center, MI 49315
  • Daycare

Business Description

Byron Center Pet Boarding is a team of professionals with years of experience in taking care of dogs of all breeds. Serving Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas, the business offers doggie daycare services which include a minimum of five hours of playtime. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their dog's own beddings and toys. The pets are also fed according to the owner's instructions. Byron Center Pet Boarding also provides 24/7 emergency veterinary service.

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4.1
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4.0 / 5 (42)

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Cascade Hospital for Animals

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6730 Cascade Road Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
  • Daycare

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Cascade Hospital for Animals has been providing personalized pet care services to clients in Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas since 1955. The business started in a small farmhouse clinic before moving to a large, multi-service hospital with a satellite clinic in the Breton Village area. Its boarding facilities include climate-controlled and noise-insulated condos for cats and fenced-in walking areas for dogs. Other services include general pet care, acupuncture, veterinary rehabilitation, dog daycare, training, and grooming.

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4.5

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Countryside Kennels

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1458 64th Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Countryside Kennels is a third-generation, family-owned business that serves Grand Rapids. It is equipped with indoor and outdoor quarters as part of its dog boarding services. The facility houses rooms that range from 16 to 32 square feet. It maintains an executive suite, a cage-free, 825 square-foot area that is connected to a yard beside it. Countryside Kennels' boarding rooms each have therapeutic cots. Other services include dog and cat grooming.

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4.1

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Dog Star Ranch

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4200 Whitehall Road, Muskegon, MI 49445
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Dog Star Ranch is a 48 acre canine care facility that provides boarding, daycare, grooming, and a regulated dog park to the surrounding Grand Rapids area since 2004. Its boarding facilities accommodate dogs of all sizes with individual kennels that include hammock beds and automatic water. It conducts daycare activities such as an off-leash trip to dog parks and adventures in ponds and nature trails. Its pet stylists offer full-grooming services, including bathing, hair trimming, nail clipping, and ear cleaning.

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5.0

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Dogs Bay

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3675 64th Street, Holland, MI 49423
  • Daycare
  • Puppy Care

Business Description

Dogs Bay is a pet care business that serves the Grand Rapids area. It offers pet boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services. Dogs Bay is set on 22 beautiful acres and offers amenities like Nature Walks, Cuddles & Hugs, Ball Time and special packages for puppies and senior guests. Dogs Bay owner is a Certified Trainer and lives onsite. Dogs Bay has been voted Best of West Michigan by Holland Sentinel for 15 years in a row.

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4.8
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4.8 / 5 (38)

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Eddie and Barkus Holland MI

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11071 Watertower Court, Holland, MI 49424
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Eddie and Barkus Holland MI is a boarding, grooming, and daycare facility serving Grand Rapids. Its dog hotels sport a climate-controlled environment, a television bar for lounge time, and peaceful music for sleeping. In-room dining services are also given three times a day, and fresh cool water is available at all times. The business also offers "Day of Care" services, a one-on-one time with trained staff in a private play for dogs who do not like socializing.

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4.3
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4.0 / 5 (25)
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5.0 / 5 (10)

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K9 Academy International

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9930 36th Street Southeast, Lowell, MI 49331
  • Daycare
  • Training

Business Description

K9 Academy International offers its boarding facilities to working and traveling pet owners in Grand Rapids. The center maintains a 25-square foot kennel connected to a 55-square foot outdoor area. Its staff conducts playtime either in its indoor playrooms or fenced-in outdoor yards, depending on the weather. The facility has ten acres of land suitable for the pets' nature walks. K9 Academy International also offers dog daycare and training services. Nino Islamcevic, the company owner, has been professionally training dogs for more than three decades.

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4.8
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4.7 / 5 (70)
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5.0 / 5 (69)

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Kingseed Kennels

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3810 Bauer Road, Jenison, MI 49428
  • Training

Business Description

Kingseed Kennels takes care of canines when pet owners are away for a vacation. The business allows boarded pets to roam around the fenced facility every morning, late afternoon, and before bedtime. Its staff also provides food for each dog and follows a normal feeding schedule. Before boarding, dog owners must provide proof of the latest vaccination record. Couple owners Tim and Patti Doane founded the business to provide boarding, breeding, and training programs to its clients in Grand Rapids.

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4.7
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5.0 / 5 (23)
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4.0 / 5 (11)
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Nature of the Dog

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5921 2 Mile Road Northeast, Ada, MI 49301

Business Description

Nature of the Dog is a boarding facility that serves customers in Grand Rapids. Dogs staying at this facility are provided with regular walks and exercise, playtime, and clean, secure accommodations. In addition to boarding, this company also offers dog walking and dog daycare. Its caregivers are certified in Pet Tech CPR, First Aid, and Care and the company is licensed, bonded, and insured. Stays can be booked using the company's online scheduling system.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (46)
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4.9 / 5 (35)
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5.0 / 5 (6)
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Paws & Unwind Pet Resort

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3012 Shaffer Avenue Southeast, Kentwood, MI 49512
  • Daycare
  • Grooming
  • Training

Business Description

Paws & Unwind Pet Resort offers its services to clients in the Grand Rapids area. It provides dog boarding solutions to clients looking for a place to accommodate their pets while they're away from home. The facility also allows pets to exercise, socialize, and play with each other. Its other pet care services include training, grooming, and daycare services. Furthermore, the business consists of trained and experienced staff that also manages a cat boarding kennel in the facility.

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4.0
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3.9 / 5 (102)
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4.2 / 5 (24)

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Pet Villa

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3934 3 Mile Road Northwest, Walker, MI 49534
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Pet Villa is a dog facility serving the Grand Rapids metro. It offers overnight dog lodging services that come with daytime group play sessions and night-time individual rooms that are cleaned and sanitized daily. Each kennel contains a food bowl, a water bucket, and a raised bed covered in blankets. Additionally, it provides grooming services with a range of options, as well as daycare services and group play sessions. Pet Villa is a team of dog lovers who are dog CPR and first aid certified.

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4.4
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4.0 / 5 (50)
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4.9 / 5 (36)

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Rustic Retreat Lodge for Dogs

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8092 Herrington Avenue Northeast, Plainfield charter Township, MI 49306
  • Daycare

Business Description

Rustic Retreat Lodge for Dogs is a dog boarding facility in Grand Rapids. Its owners Josh and Falon Markow, carry over 30 years of experience in dog training and competition. The facility offers individual indoor and outdoor runs, fenced play yards, and feeding. During the winter, the facility is insulated with infrared tube heating to keep the pets cozy. Rustic Retreat Lodge for Dogs also has camera monitoring systems to track temperature, movement, humidity, and air quality in the building.

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4.5
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4.0 / 5 (40)
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5.0 / 5 (36)

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Wash & Wags Grand Rapids

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435 Lake Michigan Drive Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
  • Grooming
  • Bathing / Grooming

Business Description

Wash & Wags Grand Rapids is a dog daycare facility that has been providing boarding and grooming services throughout the area since 1997. It has two ventilated boarding areas that cater to small and large dogs, as well as cats, and outdoor space for playing. Pets can be boarded during the day or overnight. Moreover, a grooming professional attends to a variety of dog pampering services, which include bathing, brushing, and nail clipping. Other grooming services include flea baths and facial scrub.

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4.0
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4.0 / 5 (243)

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Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa

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3100 29th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
  • Grooming
  • Training

Business Description

Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa is a luxury care center in Grand Rapids that offers a variety of services, including dog boarding. It feeds guest dogs three times a day and gives them three to five hours of playtime daily. The company offers different types of luxury accommodations, including the terrace suite, a 50 square-foot room with a flat-screen television that is connected to a private outdoor terrace. Company co-owner Melissa Verplank is a multi-pet business owner, pet stylist, and pet grooming educator.

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4.6
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4.8 / 5 (1)

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