The holiday's are stressful enough without having to suddenly replace your cat-sitting resource at the last minute. Thank GOODNESS for Kennel Nirvana!!! We had to be away for a full week and had to scramble to find boarding for our 18lb Russian Blue Kitty. We wanted something more than just chain-store pet hoteling and luckily, a friend (with very pampered doggies) recommended Kennel Nirvana for our cat, since they have a separate residence for the kitties. We made the appointment to view the space in the days prior, and were so pleased with the cleanliness and warmth of the kitty space. Our boy is a tree climber and the Kennel Nirvana cubbies did not disappoint. He had three levels to play around in, and ended up spending most in the top near the ceiling! He certainly didn't lose any weight while there either, though he got lots of exercise, so mealtimes are well managed, too. Natalie and Glenn were gracious about our calling in to check on our boy every couple days and we are so grateful for the exceptional care they took with him. Natalie and Glenn are wonderful caretakers and Kennel Nirvana is a treasure find! It's a beautiful place with lovely folks (the owners AND the daytime assistants) who obviously care deeply about the furry family members left in their care. Our most heartfelt thanks for giving us peace of mind by providing a safe holiday "Kitty Camp" for our big boy. read more

We have used Kennel Nirvana for 20 years with three canines and have always been very very pleased with their service. The owners are warm, loving folks, and the assistant is very talented and accommodating. I would recommend them to you without hesitation. read more

Having exhausted all of my family members who dog sit, I reached out to Kennel Nirvana. I was hesitant at first because my dogs have never stayed at a kennel. If my family didn't watch my dog, I would usually took them to a dog sitter who watches dogs at her house. Unfortunately, the last time I dropped my dogs off with that particular dog sitter I cried when I dropped them off because my dog looked at me like she was terrified to go in and she pulled on the leash to go back in the car. I decided to never use that sitter again so I found Kennel Nirvana. Talking to the owner made me feel much better about leaving them for 7 days. What really made me feel even more comfortable about leaving them was that as I was dropping off my dogs another dog came in and he was so excited to get into the kennel. He was clearly a regular, and the fact that he was excited to be there really calmed my nerves. The owners called me during my trip to check in and tell me how the dogs were doing. When I pick them up, the dogs were happy and they weren't yanking on the leash to run back to the car. I could tell they were loved and well cared for while they were here. I will definitely bring them back here once the weather cools off a little bit and we go on another trip. Also, I received a handwritten note by the owners thanking us for sharing our dogs Freckles and Blue. So thoughtful! read more

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I let my precious pup be the judge! I figured she'd had a good stay after the first time because when I took her back she was thrilled to see Jennifer! And I am certain she had another great stay a month later. Natalie is a great communicator and so knowledgeable and clearly everyone there is devoted to and adoring of animals! It really did feel like I was taking my kid to camp! Highly recommend!!! read more

Kennel Nirvana - Hazel - Pet Sitting Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The only way my husband and I could comfortably go on a cross-country, 25-day road-trip was knowing that our Basil was staying with Natalie and Glenn at Kennel Nirvana. A positive experience on a previous stay, the setting, the feeling that everyone there loves "our guy," and the helpful communications with Natalie, allowed us to travel guilt-free. When we picked up Basil he was relaxed and happy. I highly recommend Kennel Nirvana. read more

Excellent boarding facility. Clean with a large play area. A family run business that goes to great lengths to make sure your pet is well cared for. My boxer spent two weeks at the kennel and loved it. She initially had some separation anxiety and was not eating. The staff went the extra mile, mixing my dog's kibble with canned dog food to get her eating which worked out great. Can't say enough on what an outstanding kennel it is read more

Not only did we have a fantastic experience but all 4 of my animals did too! My 2 dogs and 2 cats stayed for 40 days while we were transitioning to the state and they made it so easy for us to feel comfortable leaving our fur babies for that long. I can't recommend this place enough and will definitely use them again in the future! read more

Kennel Nirvana is our fur-baby's favorite home away from home. She has stayed with Glen and Natalie numerous times, including a stay of almost two weeks. She always comes home well fed, happy and without any issues. There are several pet hotels closer to us but we don't mind driving the extra distance because we believed that she is well taken care of at Kennel Nirvana. The outdoor runs and special attention seal the deal. Sure, she comes home smelling like she just came from a kennel but that is normal and nothing a little scrub-a-dub-dub won't fix. Seriously? We wouldn't take her anywhere else. read more

This was a great place for our two yellow labs. Being able to play with other dogs and socialize is really great for our dogs. Being in a cage most of the day with only a few breaks isn't ideal. I'll definitely bring my dogs back even just for a day. thanks! read more

Homer has been going to Kennel Nirvana since 2010. Natalie and Glenn are super people who really care for your pet. Homer comes back relaxed and full of energy. I am so happy I have found this wonderful place and can leave my dog there knowing he is so well cared for. read more

We have been boarding our dogs here for many years. The animals there are all and happy. should something arouse their interest they are instructed not to bark! In many kennels the noise is defining and the dogs seem to make each other upset. Our dogs are always happy to go there, probably looking forward to the fun they will have. The individual needs are always addressed. Note that most reviews here are 5s, with a few isolated incidents described. having many satisfied repeat customers is the best review. read more

I have been taking my dogs, aka my kids, to Natalie and Glenn at Kennel Nirvana for the past 14 years and I won't board my dogs with anyone else. Them watching over my dogs has allowed my family and I to take many extended international trips without ever worrying. Contrary to other reviews, your dogs do not have to be "Cesar Milan" trained. My dogs are crazy, energetic, and lovable and fit well at Kennel Nirvana. read more

I read 5 negative reviews before we took our dog here but brushed them off. I realize every business has a few unhappy customers. But after our experience, now referring back to those reviews they are eerily similar to what my wife and I experienced. We went to check out the kennel 1st before booking w/ them. The grounds seemed well kept w/ many tall fences. Upon our visit we asked if the dogs can get over the fences. Shawna who I think is the manager laughed and shook her head no as if that was a silly question. She assured us that wouldn't happen. My wife explained that she gets nervous leaving him at new places. I would think a dog kennel would be sensitive to that. Once we booked with them & discussed pricing we were told how much it would be per day. We were asked if we wanted him fed once or twice a day. We requested twice a day b/c that's his normal eating routine. They told us 2 feedings a day would be an extra $2/day. We happily agreed to that. We dropped him off & left him in their care. We called the 1st day to check in and were told he was fine. The 2nd day we called & spoke with Shawna. She seemed annoyed. She said "I'm mad at him." That was just weird in and of itself. We asked why and she said "he climbed a fence." My heart dropped. She didn't elaborate. There was a long pause as if we were supposed to guess what happened. My wife and I thought that he got out and was MIA. We had to ask if he was ok. She didn't offer that info. She answered "yea he's ok." But again didn't elaborate. It took us prying for info to find out he jumped over a tiny fence that was inside a larger fence b/c he was trying to get to a group of dogs to play with. After we were finally told what happened which didn't seem that bad she told us that there may be extra charges. We asked why and she said "because we hadn't anticipated him being such a problem." She implied that b/c our dog jumped over a small fence he was a "problem" and that it could be $5 a day more. The issue wasn't the money. $5 more a day just seems punitive. It was the way we were talked to/the fact that she scared us w/out assuring us he was ok. Instead we were told our dog was a problem and we would maybe have to pay more. Why would you tell us that our dog is a problem when we are 2,000 miles away and can't do anything? The next day I decided to call the owner hoping for some clarity. I spoke with Natalie, the owner, who was slightly reassuring but I still felt uneasy after I spoke with her. She apologized for Shawna's insensitivity but stood her ground on the possible extra charges. Nobody disclosed to us that if he jumps over a fence therefore being deemed a "problem" there would be a fee. There should be at least something on their website that states that. Instead they don't disclose this and then if your dog does in fact do this, they make the owner feel awful. We came back to Tucson eager to get our dog but had to wait until 5pm because you can only pick up your dog between 5pm and 8pm. Nobody is there if you come before 5. This raises a red flag. Where is the staff during those hours? Dogs are completely unattended? What if something happened? A dog fight or God forbid a fire? We picked our dog up and when we walked in Natalie was there. She was rude & unprofessional. She asked us how many times a day THEY fed him. Seriously? They needed me to tell them how many times they fed my dog while in their care? We were informed that he was fed only once a day even though we asked for twice a day. She then implied that our dog needed discipline classes. He's a puppy! We brought him there to have fun and play! We didn't bring him there to win some kind of best in show award and be judged as owners. When I told her he did have some classes and started to explain that they didn't work, she cut us off and said "perhaps because mommy coddles him too much?" Excuse me? I was trying to explain before she rudely cut me off that the training didn't work b/c the instructor cancelled so often w/out rescheduling. It was inconsistent. If Kennel Nirvana only wants Cesar Millan disciples, then specify that. Don't act like all dogs are welcome if they aren't. We wrote a check for $75 (we had already paid a $50 deposit) making the total $125 for 5 days. Upon writing the check she actually said "tips are appreciated." If anything money should have been taken off our bill for how we were treated & for the night we laid awake in bed worried. Our dog also lost 5 pounds while there. Maybe b/c he wasn't fed properly! He was inside for most of the time so I know he didn't lose weight from just playing. I get the sense that they don't really care about the well being of the dogs staying at their kennel or how the owners feel. I think they are a tired, understaffed, older staff who have been doing this for a long time and are possibly burnt out. Well then close up shop if you can no longer provide quality care to your customers and treat the dogs the way they deserve. read more

I have been boarding my dogs here since 1997. The owners, Natalie and Glenn, do a great job of taking care of my animals. I like that the dogs are outside in large dog runs, grouped according to size and temperament, playing with each other all day, jumping in and out of the doggie swimming pool, wearing themselves out. They are crated at night. Other boarding facilities crate dogs all day/night and only let the dogs out twice a day for food and bathroom breaks. When I drop off my Golden Retriever, he never even looks back to say goodbye. My dogs come home exhausted, and a tired dog is a happy owner. Kennel Nirvana is on the far West side and call for directions otherwise you will get lost in the Tucson Mountain Reserve. When you arrive at Kennel Nirvana, you will be greeted by the chickens, mules, horses, desert tortoise and a pack of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. read more

Took my 2 year old German Shepherd for a week, they left her outside during the monsoons and she broke her tooth trying to get out. We had given these negligent people strict instructions about our dog. They did not tell us a thing,until we asked after the fact and inquired about her broken tooth. They did not even apologize they are in this for only the money! BEWARE read more

This is a wonderful kennel, particularly since they allow your dog to roam during the day. My husband and I had a bad experience with the first kennel we used and I was hesitant about going back to another facility, but the owners were extremely nice and answered all of my questions, and I felt comfortable leaving our dog with them. Several reasons to go with Kennel Nirvana include that they don't charge extra to have your dog socialize with other dogs in a doggie daycare sort of atmosphere, also the kennel is on the way to the airport so even if you don't live close it is still convenient if you have to catch a flight. Probably the most important reason to go with Kennel Nirvana is that your dog will be happy and content after the stay. The last time we kenneled our dog he smelled horribly of urine, and was absolutely upset and whining for 12 hours after we took him home. I agree with the other reviewer that many kennels only take your dog out two times a day, and do not keep the cleanest area possible for them. We were allowed to bring our own bedding, toys and treats and the owners are so mellow my dog was relaxed for days after going to the kennel. I would definitely recommend this kennel to anyone and would use them again in a heartbeat. read more

My greyhounds love Kennel Nirvana and always come home healthy, happy and just that little bit worn out from having too much fun. The owners and staff are wonderful and you can tell they really care about pets. read more

Kennel Nirvana is the best Kennel we have found & used in our more than 30 years of boarding pets. Our dog "Charlie" gets excited and 'ready to roll' as soon as we turn into the Kennel Driveway. The owners, Glenn & Nathalie are true 'pet people' and it shows in the way our Charlie responds when he sees them. And, to be sure, it is not just Charlie. Two previous dogs of ours (Nikki - a Siberian) and Fred (a mixed breed vagabond) also reacted with unbridled enthusiasm when they went to 'dog camp' at Kennel Nirvana. My wife & I are thoroughly thrilled and pleased with the TLC given to our pets by Glenn & Natalie and their excellent staff. They take care to insure all dog visitors are up-to-date on shots, etc. and if a dog needs medication on a regular basis they are exceptionally attentive to meeting those needs. My dog loves it, and my wife & I love the care and attention he gets. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Our 7 month old puppy, Bella, just spent 23 days at the camp and we were pleased with the outcome. She came back much more social, confident and calm. She told us, that she will be happy to go back any time. Thanks to Nathalie and Glenn! read more

Kennel Nirvana is, without question, the best kennel in the Tucson area. We have two large dogs, a lab and a ridgeback, and they thrive on the socialization of playing with other dogs at Nirvana. Glenn and Natalie are super conscientious and make sure our dogs are well cared for. I used to feel guilty leaving our dogs at other kennels, which felt cramped and sterile. Not so at Kennel Nirvana! In fact, I think our dogs enjoy being at Kennel Nirvana more than at home! We have been taking our dogs there since 2001 and have never had a bad experience. read more

I have taken my very spoiled German shepherd to Nirvana for more the 12 years. I can only repeat and agree with other reviewers about my dog's and my experiences with Nirvana. The large outdoor runs, being able to socialize with other dogs, the old farm surrounding with all sorts of animals, the personal care and cleanliness, the freedom of movement and just the night spent in an inside kennel is an actual vacation for the pets. My dog will not go even through the door of a grooming store, a "pet hotel" or any other similar place. I have not enough strength to pull him in! At Nirvana, it was like a dream. He just went in, never looked back and when he came home, he appeared to be actually home sick for Nirvana. Prices are competitive and reasonable for all the advantages your pet will have. My travel and social life have changed as I don't worry any longer about my dog's well being. Natalie and Glenn really care for their animals as well as "mom" and "dad" do. And that is a rare luxury these days. read more

I recently left my dog Monty at Kennel Nirvana for 10 full days. I was a little worried about the guy since this was the longest I'd ever left him. He is a 25 pound terrier mix who gets cold easily. I left him with a hoodie on, some of his own food, and a large towel for him to sleep on to keep warm. Natalie called me before I got on the plane to tell me that she had added padding to the concrete floor to keep his paws from the cold and that they have plenty of large dog sweaters to put on him at night. I felt relieved that they took the time to call and reassure me that Monty would be warm. Monty is especially fond of Glenn. When I picked him up, he (at first!) did not even notice me and was asking Glenn for more attention. Since Monty is very social, he has fun at Kennel Nirvana playing with the other dogs during the day. Even though I was a bit nervous about leaving my little guy for so long, I felt confident that Natalie and Glenn would take good care of him and when I picked him up he was as healthy and happy as could be. I would recommend Kennel Nirvana to anyone who has a social dog that likes to play during the day and anyone who wants their dog to be safe and happy while they travel - I guess that would be most dog owners! read more