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    Pupstars

    4.7 (98 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Services - Pupstars

    Dog daycare

    Dog walking

    Bath and groom only

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    Pet boarding

    Full grooming

    Pet haircut

    Pet sitting

    In-home pet sitting

    Off-site pet sitting

    Pet transportation

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    We've gone twice for haircuts and both were great. Trixie doesn't always want me to leave when I drop her off but she loves Daniel who does a beautiful job!

    Palita S.

    Pupstars is the best. We moved out of the neighborhood and still go there. Our dog is a big boy and needs lots place to play. He always super happy and can't contain his excitement when he realizes that it's a daycare day. He comes tuckered out and it's then best.

    Pupstars is the best! This is the first place we've boarded our puppy and he loved it. I was very nervous and they did a wonderful job keeping me updated and taking care of my pup. Since boarding we've gotten a daycare package and done some grooming. Can't recommend them enough! 10/10 Great with dogs and their anxious humans

    Baby pool

    My favorite pupstar story is the evolution of of my dog Mamby. He is 3.5 now and he has been going to pupstar since he was a puppy. When I dropped him off he use to cry his head off and when I picked him up he would lose it. Now when I drop him off he doesn't even look back because he is so excited. When I pick him up he is way more under control thanks to pupstar working with him. I also love the stories of how good he does on obstacle courses and him hanging in the baby pool !

    Fozwell always looks fly with a cut from Pupstars.

    Pupstars fixed the beyond bad groom he got somewhere else. Since then he's never looked better! Thanks guys!!

    Pops loves Pupstars! He has been going to daycare for almost 3 years. He's well socialized and completely wiped out at the end of the day! I love how happy he is when I drop him off. The facility is great with indoor and outdoor options for play. The team is wonderful, always attentive and understanding and the grooming facility is top notch! Grooming a poodle requires a lot of work and patience and he always leaves looking like a rock star! People stop me on the street to admire his cut! All around, Pupstars is highly recommended!

    Charlie with his friends at daycare!
    Alma A.

    Great local business in the neighborhood! We live right next door and can always hear the pups having a blast! I love seeing all of the pups coming out of the pick up van excited to play. We occasionally bring our Mini golden doodle Charlie in for daycare and he loves it-- He comes home nice and tired . Tara and her staff are very friendly, informative and professional, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking to bring some fun to their pup!

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    Great service and friendly people. They go out of their way to accommodate. I highly recommend their boarding services as well.

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