I am a first time animal owner at 41 years old. I had no idea you could love a dog just like a child. My Cocoa is my baby and I had a very difficult time with the decision to leave her at a kennel when we took a trip recently. I was referred to Birchwood Kennels and I can't begin to tell you how pleased I am to have found them. The entire staff was wonderful and cared so much for Cocoa. I could tell how much each of them enjoyed being there within minutes of arriving. I cried when they took her from me, and they knew how uneasy it left me. I warned them of excessive calls they may receive from me, and I was assured that it was just fine to call and check on her whenever I felt like it. To my surprise, I only had to call twice because they let me know through pictures and videos that Cocoa was doing great and having so much fun. When I arrived to pick her up, she was soooo excited for about 15 seconds then she ran right back to the staff to play. This assured me of what I already knew from the tour and initial meeting-that Cocoa had been well taken care of! Please do not hesitate to call Birchwood Kennels and reserve a spot for your babies when you can't take them with you!
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