This afternoon we picked up our girls from Waggin' Tails after their first visit (two nights' boarding in a luxury suite) and ... wow! We are very impressed. First, the ranch is very clean and modern, unlike some we've visited (no small task when dealing with animals!), and it's QUIET. Not bats#!t crazy like an animal shelter or some vets' offices but quiet and peaceful, so Waggin' Tails is either soundproofed well or the dogs are ... happy! Second, one of our dogs has several special needs, and the very professional staff didn't bat an eyelash at having to administer her meds (and her condition is such that we can tell immediately if the meds haven't been done correctly). The best part? Our fur babies weren't acting like freed hostages when we picked them up--that's a pleasant surprise! We also appreciated the take-home instructions--though we're experienced dog owners, we'd never been provided this information and it really has helped them settle back in at home. We now feel much more free to travel, knowing that our hairiest ""kids"" are well taken care of. The rates are reasonable (no extra charge for meds, one-on-one attention, swimming [!!!], etc., and the rates are actually lower than at our vet, where they would be confined to runs and wouldn't have free time outdoors, just a few leashed walks daily), and the place is definitely worth the drive.
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