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Rover

Columbia, MO
  • 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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4.7 / 5 (25)
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2.5 / 5 (12)

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All Creatures Animal Hospital

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1300 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202
  • Bathing / Grooming

Business Description

All Creatures Animal Hospital offers boarding facilities to dogs in the Columbia area. It offers indoor kennels with heating and cooling systems to provide better ventilation for dogs during their stay at the inn. It also gives fur parents an option to add extended walk and cosmo park walk services for their dogs' boarding packages. One of its doctors, Christy Fischer, has been practicing veterinary medicines for over 10 years. All Creatures Animal Hospital has been in business since 1983.

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4.8
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4.8 / 5 (191)
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4.7 / 5 (110)
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5.0 / 5 (7)

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Creekside Pet Center

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5820 Missouri 163, Columbia, MO 65201
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Located in Columbia, Creekside Pet Center offers dog boarding and daycare services. It has different room options equipped with cots that can accommodate dogs of any size. It also offers private luxury rooms with oversized beds, televisions, webcams. All boarding dogs are taken outside to an exercise yard five times daily with an additional nighttime walk. Creekside Pet Center is owned by the couple, Jacob and Amanda Brummet, who have extensive animal care experience from working in veterinary hospitals, zoos, and horse sanctuaries.

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4.5

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Dog Daze Playcare

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815 Blue Ridge Road, Columbia, MO 65202
  • Daycare
  • Training

Business Description

Dog Daze Playcare is a dog daycare, boarding, and training facility located in Columbia. It offers a safe and pet-centered approach to its pet services in climate-controlled play areas where dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds are able to interact, socialize, exercise, and play. It also has a large turf area and group playtime with fellow canines. Boarding dogs are given supervised play and their own bed to sleep in. It also offers paw services that include bath, nail trim, and nail grind.

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3.8

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Honey Creek

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1714 Honey Creek Road, Jefferson City, MO 65101
  • Daycare
  • Bathing / Grooming

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Honey Creek Pet Resort offers pet lodging services for dog owners residing in the Columbia area. Equipped with over 25 years of dog training experience, the pet boarding facility takes in dogs of all shapes and sizes and engages them in various playtime sessions in its one-acre fenced recreational area called the Bark Park. Its in-house dog trainers also provide dog training services such as obedience classes and behavior consultations. Other services include a doggie daycare and a full-service grooming spa.

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4.7
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4.9 / 5 (19)

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Horton Animal Hospital

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1700 Interstate 70 Drive Southwest, Columbia, MO 65203
  • Bathing / Grooming

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Horton Animal Hospital serves Columbia and the surrounding metro areas. It provides several services, including boarding, dental care, and veterinary care. Elizabeth Hussy, commonly known as Beth, is the current owner of the practice. She has been practicing for several years after receiving her DVM degree in 1989. She is joined by Jennifer Harrington, who received her DVM in 2002. Horton Animal Hospital practices environmental consciousness and civic responsibility, recycling many of its materials and giving back to the community.

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4.6 / 5 (2)

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Lucky Dog Paws

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10500 South Route North, Columbia, MO 65203
  • Daycare
  • Dog Walking

Business Description

Lucky Dog Paws is a full-service dog boarding center that serves pet owners in Columbia. The facility has dog suites with Kuranda raised beds, air conditioning, heaters, and HEPA carbon air filters. Dog boarders can socialize with the other puppies through the center's individual outdoor playgrounds. The facility is secured by 24/7 video cameras and onsite personnel. Other services include dog daycare, dog walking, and in-home dog and cat sitting. The company is owned and operated by a local family.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (30)
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My Zoo Animal Hospital

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1300 East Boone Industrial Drive, Columbia, MO 65202
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Business Description

My Zoo Animal Hospital is a pet accommodation business that serves clients in Columbia. Since 2006, the hospital has been providing veterinary care, digital X-rays, dentistry, cremation, and overnight boarding to dogs, cats, and even exotic pets like reptiles and birds. The hospital's dog boarding facility has a filtration system that ensures kennels and beds remain clean and comfortable. Dogs are also assisted on daytime walks and playtime activities. My Zoo Animal Hospital can administer medications and treatments to dogs who are in need of special medical care while at the facility.

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4.1
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4.0 / 5 (156)
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5.0 / 5 (24)

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R Veterinary at Columbia

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400 Nebraska Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201
  • Bathing / Grooming

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R Veterinary at Columbia serves the metro with dog boarding services. It currently has 14 indoor and outdoor kennels and accommodates both dogs and cats in a climate-controlled environment. Its dog boarding package includes some basic health and grooming services, such as dog baths, physical exams, nail trims, dental care, and vaccinations. R Veterinary at Columbia has been serving the community since 1958. This family-owned and full-service veterinary hospital specializes in medical, dental, and surgical care.

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4.3
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4.0 / 5 (103)
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5.0 / 5 (40)

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Rock Bridge Animal Hospital

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5095 S. Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203
  • Bathing / Grooming

Business Description

Rock Bridge Animal Hospital offers pet boarding services for Columbia-based clients. It is a full service companion animal hospital that provides separate, indoor, and temperature-controlled dog and cat boarding facilities. Each facility has sizable windows, which makes the room light and sunny. Additionally, it renders wellness care, surgical treatment, bathing and grooming, diagnostics, and dental care. Its veterinarian, Abbie Knudsen, has been in the veterinary care and animal welfare industry for over a decade. She received the MVMA’s Volunteerism and Human-Animal Bond Awards.

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5.0

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South Paws Acres

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5550 W Gillespie Bridge Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
  • Daycare

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South Paws Acres offers dog boarding services for pets in Columbia and nearby locations. Its boarding services allow dogs to play with daycare dogs. At night, boarders are out between 9 and 11 PM for a late potty break and lavish every boarder with love and attention. In addition, its team provides daycare services for four-legged pals that involves playing in a fenced-in, natural yard with trees, grass, and a swimming pond. South Paws Acres limits the number of dogs on site to 8-10.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (12)
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5.0 / 5 (6)
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The Crate Escape

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13841 South Rangeline Road, Ashland, MO 65010
  • Daycare

Business Description

The Crate Escape provides dog boarding services to Columbia and the nearby areas. It caters to fur parents who need boarding services for their dogs while they are away. It offers a large fenced play area with heaters and air conditioners to provide a comfortable environment for dogs. Its team also offers treats and individualized attention for dogs during their overnight stay at the facility. The Crate Escape is available for feeding, administration of medicine, shampooing, and extended stays.

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4.2
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5.0 / 5 (5)

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Trailside Animal Hospital

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4103 West Vawter School Road, Columbia, MO 65203

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Trailside Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic operating in Columbia. It offers dog boarding services which include private walks along Hinkson Creek. A spa day is available for dogs who stay for five nights or more. Aside from special attention, its team can also administer medicine for dogs if needed. The facility also specializes in preventative healthcare, dentistry, and surgery. Its owner, Julie Neil, is a veterinarian with more than 20 years of experience caring for different animals, including exotic species.

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4.3
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4.0 / 5 (73)
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5.0 / 5 (38)

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Wade's Dog Boarding

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4805 Wade Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109
  • Daycare

Business Description

Serving the Columbia area, Wade's Dog Boarding offers indoor and outdoor dog kennels in sizes ranging from 38 to 45 square feet. The facility has a fenced outdoor area where dogs can play throughout the day. Each kennel is equipped with an automatic water bowl to supply fresh water, as well as a cubbie to place the dog's belongings. Refrigerated storage is also provided for any special food or medication. The company also offers bathing services to boarding dogs.

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4.2
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4.0 / 5 (27)
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Woof's Play Stay

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205 East Nifong Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65203
  • Puppy Care

Business Description

Established in 2015, Woof's Play & Stay is a dog care service provider that caters to clients in Columbia. Its overnight dog boarding service includes playtimes, nightly dog treats, raised Kuranda beds, and departure baths. A choice of standard and luxury suites and add-on services are also available. Additionally, it offers enhanced dog daycare, grooming, and dog training as well as kitty care solutions and overnight service. The company also welcomes clients who want to take a tour of its facilities during business hours.

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4.9
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4.0 / 5 (91)
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4.6 / 5 (10)

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