We took our baby there Sunday we were late dropping him off and called ahead and he waited for us…read more When we called Monday to check on him they said he was fine and enjoying himself they gave me a Veteran/Military discount. Staff was very nice.

This is my sister's kennel and it's the best kennel around! She is a huge animal lover and…read moreexperienced dog/cat handler. We live an hour away and only board our pets here (even if it's out of our way). Their hours are excellent. The new facility is beautiful. It's brand new and designed with your pet's comfort in mind. Check out their new website to get the full picture =) www.petsittersmqt.weebly.com

We were staying in Marquette with our two pups (two pit mixes), and we needed to board them for the…read morenight with little notice. I called many of the local dog daycare/boarding locations but all of them were booked or were not taking new dogs. Then came The Animal Inn to the rescue! They quickly responded to my voicemail and were able to take both dogs that day! After a few minute conversation about our dogs, their vaccination records, and where to locate the facility, we were all set up and dropped the dogs off about an hour later. The whole process was very easy, and once in-person with the staff it is very clear that they are experienced and care about your dogs. They gave us many options and asked us many questions to make sure both us and the dogs would be comfortable with their stay. I also liked that I could bring in bones from home for them, but it was also nice that they have blankets and everything there so I didn't have to bring all of their belongings with us. When we picked them up, the staff member told us that one of our dogs wouldn't come inside after playtime and gave the staff a smiling grin with her squinted eyes - which is a clear sign to me that they let our dogs have fun and that they were enjoying themselves, because that's her exact behavior at home when she's happy. For the two dogs boarded together with additional play time at night and in the morning, it was $57! I still can't get over that. Our daycare at home is $50 per dog per night with no added extras. I would absolutely bring our dogs back if we're in the Marquette area again, and anyone looking for boarding should feel comfortable bringing their pups here as well.

If I could rate this place lower than 1 star I would....we have left our dogs here twice the first…read moretime it didn't seem like my dogs had a good time at all as when we picked them up they couldn't get out of there fast enough, and when I called to check in on my dogs after they'd been there for a few days the lady on the phone was incredibly rude and acted like she had no interest in telling me how my dogs were. After this last stay, they will never go back and I wouldn't recommend anyone else send your dogs here. Our dog showed up on a harness, which we told them couldn't stay on her. They left it on her all weekend and now she has a huge infected hot spot under her neck. When I called to ask the place about it the owner pretty much said "oh well sorry I wasn't here when your dogs were" and "I guess I'll chew out the other people working there". When I asked to be reimbursed for the vet bill I will now have, she yelled "send me the damn bill I guess I'll pay it" the place takes no accountability for what happens to your dogs under their care.

Heading out of town but you can't look your dog in the eyes and say…read more.. "I'm sending you to a kennel!" ? Well, there's a great alternative, you can have someone come to your home and care for your pets, walk them and feed them while you're out of town and they'll have all of the comforts of your own home instead of a small cage. We use Jennifer for our golden retriever whenever we have to head out of town and she's great about getting him out for walks and spending some QT with him. She's insured and bonded as well and can do a range of pets. Give Tails to Scales a call instead of sending your pets to mini jail cells! They'll thank you when you get back!

I recently moved to Houghton, and was looking to get involved with animals in some way, and found…read moreCCHS. I love this place. The staff is super friendly, and I love how they have the cat rooms where anyone can go and just cuddle and play with dozens of cats.Nothing solves a bad day like having little balls of purr run up to get cuddles. I always feel my heart break when at shelters I see just rows of tiny cages or closed off rooms where you have to ask a staff person to see a cat, having them out and about gives you a chance to actually see their personalities and look for your purrfect friend. They do have some cats in cages, but that's more for cats that are awaiting testing results or cats that like their privacy or are still getting used to the place. The dogs are in a more traditional kennel setting, but every week my fiance and I go to walk dogs, and all the dogs we have walked have been friendly and in great health. Plus, if you are looking to get some more activity in your week, I would definitely advise coming and walking some dogs, since they are right on the Nara Nature Trails, so you get to see some breathtaking views while walking. I also like that the staff isn't pushy with adopting. Too many shelters I have been to you get 'hard sell' like tactics when you show interest in an animal, here, they let you browse on your own, and are very unobtrusive. If you have a question they are eager and ready to help, but if you let them know you are just looking they let you go at your own pace. As we just moved and have 2 cats and a wedding coming up, it's refreshing to be able to spend time with the animals without being guilted into taking another one when we can't. That alone is enough for the 5 stars....I wish I could give more!!! Their website is very informative, and they also have a facebook page, and they keep people very up to date with new events and are very prompt with posting when strays are brought in to help find their owners.

A life saver....literally. My husband's service dog got Kennel cough while in Marquette moving our…read moredaughter out of NMU for the summer. The vet was closed and not answering the emergency line. We are from southern Illinois....so this was an anxious situation. We went to PetSmart and the employee couldn't help us there. She referred us to Mares-Z-Doats. The employees were eager to help. They sold me homeopathic drops which I immediately gave him and he has went from hardly being able to get a breath to no coughing for five hours now. Thank you so much for being open on a Saturday and having such a wonderful smiling "Yooper state of mind" staff.

I love to recommend this store. The customer service is above the top. They definitely go the extra…read moremile. Warm welcomes upon entering to the ability and eagerness to answer all questions. Finding the right food for a dog with sensitive skin and tummy can be daunting. Each and every employee I've encountered has made it easier. I happily do business there, it's not a dreaded chore it's like walking into a friends place!