Caroline's Pampered Pet Motel

Caroline's Pampered Pet Motel is a dog boarding and daycare facility at 2604 North Biagio in Ozark, MO, and it takes cats as well. The name is deliberate: the owners describe the place as a pet motel rather than a kennel, and the room setup follows from that. Every boarding pet stays in a private room that is heated and air-conditioned, in a size chosen to suit the animal.

Services and amenities

• Private, climate-controlled rooms in a variety of sizes
• Overnight boarding for both dogs and cats
• Daycare with indoor and outdoor play areas
• Bathing, nail trims and grinding, and anal gland release
• Medication administration during a stay

What makes it different

Playtime is built into a boarding stay rather than sold as an add-on. Dogs move between indoor and outdoor play areas through the day instead of waiting out the hours in a run. The fencing is secure from top to bottom, which matters for dogs that climb or dig.

There is also a full-service kitchen, so owners can bring their pet's own food and treats and have them served from there. For pets on a prescription, staff handle dosing during the stay.

Practical details

The facility is open from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM every day of the week, which leaves room for an early drop-off and a late pickup. Reservations are made by phone at (417) 581-9422. Published nightly rates run from $25 to $108.

Vaccinations are required for every pet that boards, so owners should have their vet records in order before the first stay. Grooming can be added to a boarding or daycare visit. Owners can also reach the business by email at carolinespamperedpets21@gmail.com, or read more at carolinespamperedpetmotel.com.