I've used Black Walnut twice this year and I am totally satisfied with both their service and value…read morefor the money. The staff pays close attention to the needs of my dog, and provides me with a daily report. I highly recommend this kennel to dog owners. I have used kennels for my dogs for over 40 years and this one is 100% my top choice.

I travel a lot so life with two dogs isn't so easy when I am away from home…read more My in-laws usually put their pup at black walnut kennel when they are away on cruises and they take a great care of my in-law's dog so I decided to drop off my two little monsters there. The kennel itself is very clean and the staff there are extremely professional/pleasant. My two dogs love it there so much that they just run off into the facility when I drop them off there. They don't even want to say bye to their human mama. I drive all the ways from New Westminster to drop off my pups here but it's worth it because I know that they are in safe hands.

Such an AMAZING service. I can't express enough how thankful we are that we chose Pet Sitters by…read morethe Bay to watch our cat. Thomas was beyond kind, beyond accommodating and beyond professional! He sent us daily updates and sent us pictures of our happy cat. He played with her, pet her and let her sit in his lap. I can't express enough how thankful we are for Thomas and Pet Sitters by the Bay. An amazing service.

We had a great experience with Pet Sitters By The Bay. Thomas was very understanding with our…read moreneeds, especially with our cat's. At our initial consultation, he gave us advice to keep kitty happy and less lonesome. He put me at ease and confident that our cat was well taken care of, so that we can fully enjoy our vacation. He would send us pictures of her and her cat areas to keep us updated. He was very patient with our shy cat as she eventually came out of hiding and befriended Thomas. Pet Sitters By The Bay will definitely get our repeat business and I have no problem recommending them to any vacationing pet owner.

We were in town for an unfortunate legal matter, and had our nearly 100lb 10 month old Lab with us…read more Long days away and his energy and need for companionship proved too much for me to bear in court. I search Rover for someone with good reviews and repeat clients and found Sara and her business. She has been absolutely wonderful caring for my sometimes overbearing lovely lab, extremely communicative and beyond accommodating to his needs. He was in her home, on beds, playing and had the upmost care. We will be utilizing her services many times in the future

Could not ask for a more loving home to bring my boy to. These ladies are so kind hearted and…read moreloving and make you wish you were the one getting to stay! They also know what they are doing and you can have complete confidence knowing your baby is being more than taken care of, but spoiled with love.

Becca and her staff really make Furrwoods a special place to entrust with the care of our precious…read moredogs. I never had to worry about them while they were staying there. Seeing how happy, relaxed, and completely unbothered they were when we picked them up said everything. It's clear that Becca and her team genuinely care about the dogs in their care. We always felt confident knowing our pups were in good hands!

We were so thankful to have found FurrWoods Kennels! We recently adopted a dog from Whatcom Humane…read moreSociety. Oscar is partially blind and very reactive, as he was never socialized as a puppy. It was critical to find a kennel that was a good fit for him. We had been using another boarding facility for the past ten years and had been pretty happy with them for most of that time. Due to a detour, I happened to drive by FurrWoods and saw their sign. So, we scheduled a time to take a tour. Oscar was reactive to the owner and staff and was barking and lunging at them. They knew exactly how to greet him and put him at ease. Within minutes, he was comfortable and leaning in for ear scratches. We took Oscar out to the play yards and put him in one by himself. He immediately went to the fence and happily greeted the other pups in the adjacent yard. The play yards here are repurposed astroturf from a football field, and the surface is immaculate. The previous boarding facility has gravel yards and our previous dog would sometimes eat rocks there or be dirty from digging. There are 3 or 4 different yards so they can group dogs by size or demeanor or age to ensure everyone has a positive playtime. The kennels are also very clean! There are only 28 kennels so it is much more peaceful than at a larger facility. They provide trampoline beds and even have slow feeders if you need them, which Oscar does. They have an online reservation system which helps me keep track of my bookings. You can also sign your dog up for an activity such as individual fetch time or a walk in the woods. We have boarded Oscar at FurrWoods several times over the past few months - sometimes just overnight and for as long as two weeks. He LOVES it there!! When we arrive, he pulls me to the door and wants to go straight out to play! This speaks volumes, as Oscar normally has separation anxiety!! When I pick him up, he is clean, happy, and exhausted. Thank you thank you thank you to Rebecca and her staff for welcoming Oscar into your kennel and your hearts!!

Animals are happy and well cared-for at the Animal Inn and Wellness Center. Friendly staff members…read moregive pets individual attention. My puppy is having a great time. Dog runs are both indoor and outdoor. Play yards are great for running and "making friends ". There are many flexible options: doggie day care as well as overnight and longer-term stays. Veterinarian-owned. Highly recommended. Other pets besides dogs, too.

Overall good care was taken of our dog . But... there are…read moremany extra charges once you check in; Each dog has its own kennel with narrow outside run. If you want your dog to have playtime in the big yard. It cost an extra $10 per play time. 10 minutes at a time. If you bring your own canned food to be served to your dog as well as dry food which you provide, there is an extra charge to serve wet food at each feeding. This kennel is the only boarding facility on the island. We would not use this kennel again if there were other options. We found their extra fees excessive.

This is the only place we trust to leave our dogs while away! They offer a kennel free loving place…read morethat our pups feel at home always !

My dog Baxter loves it there. He always looks happy when I pick him up. They really enjoy taking…read morecare of dogs. C. Kirton

I have several large dogs, one of which would not be compatible with a house sitter (too protective…read moreof "His" territory) . I tried a day care and then 3-day boarding experience with WAGBEY PET RETREAT. He did wonderful and was well cared for with reports and pictures sent to us daily. The day care and boarding facility is clean, well organized, safe, and dogs have large indoor and outdoor access. I highly recommend WAGBEY for worry free trips without our canine family members knowing they are well cared for.

From the owner: Welcome to Wagbey Pet Retreat, where exceptional care meets a loving environment for your fur…read morebabies! What sets us apart is our commitment to individualized attention, ensuring every dog feels right at home. We are passionate about providing the best care, with tailored play and exercise plans to suit each dog's needs. At Wagbey , cleanliness and safety are our top priorities, creating a nurturing space for your pets. With positive reviews from satisfied pet owners and a vibrant community atmosphere, your dog will enjoy a fun and enriching stay/daycare with us. Experience the difference at Wagbey Pet Retreat-because your pup deserves nothing less than the best!

The staff is amazing and my dog loves coming for her playtime! I have tried different boarding…read moreplaces but hands down this place has been the best. Not only does my dog get worn out but so do my kids. If your looking good for something different for your pooch and a great time this is definitely the place to go !

Our review was erased twice from Starlight K9's Facebook group so I feel the need to write it here…read morewhere maybe it won't be erased .... unfortunately leaving my dog here for two weeks while I went on vacation WAS NOT an enjoyable one. I read the reviews and thought this place seemed great at first, every other place was booked up so I didn't have many options. I tried to book a flight to bring my girl with me however it was during the Christmas season so the airlines wouldn't let me take her along. I felt a little nervous about dropping her off as I witnessed another dog trying to hump my 10 month old pup, but the staff assured me the dogs were always watched.... The kennels did look clean HOWEVER some downfalls 1) all the dogs are allowed to run around together big, small, medium, giant, all of them can run a far ways because the kennel does own a very large piece of land ... I thought this would be okay however when I picked up my dog there was only one lady working, she was at the desk helping me for a good 20mins, she was the only person working while the other dogs were left outside to run along together, I see this as an issue BECAUSE my dog came home with scratches all over her face and body ... she also had a cut inside her ear, an eye infection, and a bandage around her paw from apperantly digging it in the snow (possibly true but seems far fetched as it never happens at home). Her dog bed came home with only the shell, the whole inside pillow was gone (however the outside was completely untouched and intact). None of her toys came back including the expensive Kong ones. She was completely crazy when I picked her up and acting like a complete savage for weeks later because the dogs are allowed to do whatever they want. All of these didn't seem that bad however, the one thing that really disturbed me is that they tried to charge me $4 for every meal for 10 days (I had dropped off food for my dog but they ran out, I had discussed with them that if she ran out I would have someone drop off more food, they agreed and said they would call, yet when I came to pick her up I was given a bill for her meals). Anyways, they switched her to the brand of food that they feed the animals (the food they highly promote might I add) which was Pedigree ... my dogs skin was flaky and dry when I got her back ... I tried to buy the same bag at 3 different pet stores (because I didn't want to switch her without mixing her food) where I was told blatantly by the pet store staff "WE DON'T SELL THAT GARBAGE" or "That's McDonald's for dogs" or "Pedigree is pretty much candy for dogs" ... I don't understand how a kennel can promote this brand ?? Also my dog was there for over 2 weeks and she stank and had not had a bath of any sorts (apperantly it's an extra expense I was not made aware of). The worst part of the whole experience is that my spouse tried to go there and talk to them about our situation and they were completely RUDE and unhelpful! I guess there was a reason every other kennel from Chilliwack to Abbotsford was booked up but this one was not. Dogs should be placed with like minded dogs in the same size range not all of the dogs left outside to wrestle together.... I'll cancel my trip before I ever leave my dog here again. Sorry Starlight K9 it's two thumbs down from us. Maybe if you would have been slightly less rude to us and a little more compassionate for the well being of my dog then I wouldn't need to go out of my way to warn people of your kennel. And you could probably step it up a few notches on the customer service department and with your staff professionalism while your at it.