Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa

Animal Inn Pet Resort handles dog boarding, dog daycare, and cat boarding in Lake Elmo, MN, on a 13-acre property at 8611 North 34th Street. Grooming and training run out of the same place, so a boarding stay can also include a bath or a session with a trainer. Published overnight rates run from $31 to $54 per night, and reservations are made online.

What the property is like

More than 40,000 square feet of the acreage is fenced outdoor play yard. There is indoor play space too, which matters in a Minnesota January. Lodging areas are climate-controlled, get natural light, and have soothing music playing through them. Dogs sleep on cot-like beds.

What a stay includes

Every stay comes with a daily wellness check and access to an elimination area at least three times a day. A staff member lives on site overnight, so someone is on the property after the front desk closes for the evening. The resort also lists around-the-clock supervision and will feed special diets, which helps if a dog is on prescription food or a homemade rotation.

Services

• Overnight dog boarding and cat boarding
• Dog daycare
• Grooming
• Training programs
• Special-diet feeding and daily wellness checks

What owners usually check first

Two details stand out: the amount of fenced outdoor space and the overnight staffing. Both speak to the question most owners have about what happens between evening drop-off and morning. Current vaccinations are required for every guest, so records should be up to date before the first stay.

Hours and contact

The resort is open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday. The phone number is (651) 777-0255, and email goes to info@animalinnpetresort.net.