Auntie Ems

Auntie Ems is an in-home dog boarding and daycare service in Kansas City, Missouri, offering overnight stays, daily walks and pet transportation. Dogs stay in a home setting, either the host's house or their own, rather than in a kennel building.

What services does Auntie Ems offer?

The service covers most of the everyday care a dog needs while its owner is busy or away. Core options include:

• In-home overnight stays at the host's home or the client's home
• Doggie daycare
• Dog walks of 30 or 60 minutes
• Feeding and let-out visits
• Leash training

Can Auntie Ems drive my dog somewhere?

Yes. Transportation to vet appointments and grooming is part of the lineup, which is handy when a workday doesn't leave room for the drive. There is also a Wedding Day Dog Concierge service that gets a dog to and from a wedding so it can be part of the celebration.

How is it different from a traditional kennel?

The website reads like a personal note rather than a corporate pitch. It talks about treating each dog as if it were family, and it puts real weight on trust, reliability and open communication. Owners get regular photo and note updates while their dog is in care, so they aren't left guessing how things are going.

Practical details

Overnight stays are priced at $60 to $75 per night, according to the Auntie Ems website. Booking is done by phone at 816-377-4099, and general questions can go to auntieems.dogservice@gmail.com. The service is based in the 64112 ZIP code of Kansas City, MO, and posts updates on Instagram.