Wags and Whiskers Pet Resort

Wags and Whiskers Pet Resort runs dog boarding and daycare in Kimberly, WI, out of a building at 1090 W. Kennedy Ave. in the Fox Valley. Overnight dogs stay in private luxury suites. Daytime dogs split their time between an indoor play area and an outdoor run. Every new client starts with a free full-day assessment before booking a stay.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding in Ruby Paw and Diamond Paw luxury suites
• Daycare with indoor play space and outdoor access
• Family suites for households with more than one dog, plus additional-dog discounts
• On-site grooming
• A pet boutique and a pet bakery on site

What sets it apart

The outdoor play area is K-9 Astro turf rather than a plain yard. It is hypoallergenic and built to keep dogs from coming home muddy, and a doggie door connects it to the indoor space so dogs can move back and forth. The suite setup is the other difference. Ruby Paw suites handle individual dogs, while the larger Diamond Paw family suites let dogs from the same household bunk together, with a reduced rate for each additional family dog.

Practical details

Boarding runs $45 to $58 per night. Weekday hours are 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the early opening helps owners who drop off before a shift. On Saturday and Sunday the window is 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Vaccinations are required for every dog. Reservations are made online, and the phone number is (920) 380-1090.