Lil' Dogs Resort

Lil' Dogs Resort offers dog boarding in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, for small dogs only. The kennel is at 22940 Industrial Drive East, and everything in it is sized for little dogs: private suites, spa treatments, and meals served to order. Big dogs are not accepted, so an eight-pound guest never shares a hallway with a mastiff.

Services and amenities

• Three boarding suite styles: Central Park, Deluxe Beach Suites, and Park Avenue
• Room service, with meals cooked to order
• Spa services including massage, Reiki, aromatherapy, and bath and blow dry
• Grooming, plus feeding for dogs on special diets
• Door-to-door valet for pick-ups and drop-offs

What makes it different

The small-dogs-only rule is the main thing owners notice. Plenty of kennels separate sizes by room or schedule; this one simply doesn't take large dogs at all. Private suites give each guest its own space instead of a shared run, which matters for dogs that find group play overwhelming. Owners who already feed a specific diet can keep that routine going, and the kitchen will cook to order as well.

Practical details

The valet service is worth planning around: a staff member comes out to the car for drop-off and pick-up, so owners with a nervous dog or a tight schedule never have to unbuckle. Hours vary by day. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday run 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, while Tuesday and Thursday open earlier and close later, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sunday is a short window from 10:00 AM to noon.

Booking is handled by phone at (586) 777-7756. Calling ahead is the only way to reserve a suite, and it is also the fastest way to ask about grooming or spa add-ons for a specific stay.