Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch and Pet Lodge

Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch and Pet Lodge is a dog boarding and daycare facility at 6249 Nesbitt Rd in Fitchburg, WI, with a veterinary clinic on the property and staff in the building around the clock. It takes dogs of every size, from small breeds through giant ones, and boards cats too.

What the facility offers

Boarding comes in three formats: standard kennel, bunkhouse, and private suite. Daytime dogs play in two fully staffed yards. Grooming and training rooms are part of the same building, and the staff handles medical boarding, including giving medication. Cats stay in Kitty Condos furnished with perches and toys.

• Standard kennel, bunkhouse, and suite boarding for dogs
• Cat boarding in Kitty Condos
• Daycare in two staffed play yards
• Grooming and dog training
• Medical boarding with medication administration

What sets it apart

The on-site veterinary clinic means a vet is in the same building rather than across town. Someone is on staff 24 hours a day, and the playrooms are sanitized twice daily with pet-friendly products. The team includes Certified Canine Care Professionals. Suites are private, the space is climate-controlled, and dogs have both indoor play areas and outdoor space.

Practical details

The kennel is open 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday. Vaccinations are required. Beyond Fitchburg, it serves Madison, Verona, Belleville, Sun Prairie, Middleton, and McFarland, so it is a reasonable drive for much of the Madison area. Owners can call 608-271-4212, email info@waggintailspetcare.com, or check waggintailspetcare.com to ask about openings.