Forest Ridge Kennel

Forest Ridge Kennel boards dogs, cats, and small animals at 2065 Sand Hill Road in Oregon, WI, on a 6.5-acre wooded retreat. Owners comparing dog boarding in Oregon will find private suites, climate control, and grooming handled on site. Rabbits and guinea pigs are boarded here too, which not every kennel takes.

What a stay includes

Dogs get play yard time twice a day, and staff run supervised group playtime along with one-on-one sessions for dogs who do better on their own. Guided nature walks on the wooded trails and gourmet treat breaks are also part of the activity list. The buildings have radiant floor heating and central air, which matters across a Wisconsin year.

• Private suites with climate control
• Twice-daily play yard time
• Supervised group and one-on-one playtime
• Guided walks on wooded trails and gourmet treat breaks
• Grooming and medication administration

Cats and small animals

Cats board in a separate space set up with visual stimulation rather than sharing quarters with the dogs. Small animal boarding covers rabbits and guinea pigs, so a household with more than one kind of pet can leave them in one place.

Practical details

Reservations are made by phone at 608-835-1780. Published rates run $19 to $35 per day. Proof of vaccination is required. The office keeps limited and varied hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 AM to noon on Wednesday and Saturday, and a short 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM window on Sunday. That Sunday window is worth noting when planning a weekend return, since drop-off and pickup have to land inside it. Full details are at forestridgekennel.com.