Chester, my 1/2 dachshund 1/2 beagle has been a significant part of my life for over 13 years now. Over these years, we have moved a few times and I have always put 'find a good pet boarding facility' very high on my list of initial considerations when arriving in an unfamiliar place. Trusting my companion of 13+ years to an establishment that boards pets has typically been a difficult one. That is, until I happened upon Wayport Kennels (yes, the previous location). The owner, Chuck, was incredibly courteous as was the entire staff and I noticed that this was the first boarding place where a heater did not start shaking and whining as we approached on non-initial visits. I knew that he was in good hands, but I did not realize just how good Chuck and staff truly were at caring for my furry child until I ran across complications with my apartment. Chuck and his team helped me house Chester while my apartment was flooded and never seemed in the least bit bothered by my need to check in and make sure that my dog was ok (even if I wasn't). When I first called and heard the message that they had to temporarily close due to highway construction, my heart sank. It sank for both me and them as their friendliness ensured that I really wanted them to do well. I tried taking Chester to a couple places during that time. On repeat visits to both, Chester's shaking and whining returned. It was not difficult to understand why. The other places felt cold, clinical and overly concerned with covering their liability policies explicitly. THEN- I heard about the opening of Chuck and staff's new facility and I was elated. When I first dropped Chester off there, my breath was taken away. The new aptly renamed business Wayport Pet Resort is a remarkably significant upgrade from the previous facility. It is not the fact that it is nice that reminds me how thankful that I am that they are back in business. It is the meticulous attention to detail put into every decision. While getting a tour around, I realized that every feature of this palatial new resort had a purpose that helps keep the guest pets comfortable, hygienic and safe. So now, along with the exceptional level of care that Chuck and his team bring to the boarding experience, it is now accompanied by a 5 star building with numerous features to appeal to cat and dog alike. My expectations for how my long-term buddy is handled is pretty high. However, Wayport Pet Resort exceeds even my admittedly high expectations. I feel very fortunate to have their services in my town. Please consider boarding your pet with Wayport Pet Resort. Your peace of mind and your animal's safety, health and comfort will be in the best hands in Bloomington. read more