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My golden Grace is my service dog. But there are times when it’s best not to take her with me. I’m so happy with Upland Heavenly Pet Resort. She has the opportunity to play with other dogs in yappy hour. And they are very careful pairing the dogs that go well together. Grace loves this place and so does her owners. With the boarding she gets out of her suite 3 times a day plus you can add on other fun things. If your looking for a second home for your dog or cat rest assure they will get alot of loving here. ❤️

Pua had an amazing stay. You can genuinely see it in her photos—she looked happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. She even came home a little more grown and completely knocked out, which tells me she got the attention and activity she needed. Having owned a large-scale daycare and boarding facility myself, I’m usually pretty cautious since I know how things can go behind the scenes. But this experience really stood out. Even though she had individual time, it was clear she received true one-on-one care just like they promised. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and professional, and the pricing was very reasonable. They even managed to fit us in last minute, which I really appreciated. Pua will absolutely be back anytime we have a trip planned.

My animals go to Heavenly, ALWAYS! Heavenly Pet Resort Upland is DEPENDABLE, CARING, PROFESSIONAL, CARING, KNOWLEDGEABLE, n did I mention CARING? I have used almost all services. No need to worry about your baby on meds….they are RESPONSIBLE with that service too! They CAREFULLY «read» your baby n make sure to place her/him in the correct play time. Another GREAT benefit….. you can ENJOY your time WORRY FREE!!!

Our pups LOVE coming here! When we go on vacation we are always so nervous to leave our fur babies but they are also SO happy when we arrive to Heavenly. Everyone working there is delightful and I love that they post pictures to their social so we can see all the fun that our fur babies are having.

We felt very comfortable leaving our dog here for his first stay. Loved seeing pictures of him on Instagram during his stay. I’ll definitely be back and refer my traveling clients here as well!

My 2 senior cats are always very well cared for here. They always share a condo to keep each other company and when they’ve needed to be administered medicine in past stays, the staff is very good about making sure it’s done at the appropriate times. Thank you Heavenly Pet staff!

It is so nice to have a place that is safe and fun for my dog when I am at work or out of town. I never have to worry or feel guilty when I drop off my Ruby. She always has the best time!!!!

Everything was great for our cat, he was able to get a window section and three tiers so more room to play/move. I liked that we got to also see and pick up where our cat stayed over. We had one question was unanswered via text so we asked in person. Overall people are friendly and my pet seemed to be ok and not anxious versus when we picked him up at another pet hotel Petsmart.

I would definitely leave my dogs with them again; it is a safe and clean place, and the staff are very friendly. I left Luna and Diamante there for 15 days, knowing they would be in good hands. Thank you for looking after my dogs with such care.

This was our first time leaving our Mookie at any boarding place, and it was amazing. They made our family feel so comfortable leaving him. They up loaded pics and videos of him during his stay which made our day. The staff were super friendly and very understanding that this was our first experience and made sure to make it a great one. We would definitely recommend this location to anyone that wants that wonderful experience.

Great people and great service! Always a great experience for my pet , easy to book after you submit your vaccination records. Even have the option to get a bath before pick up!

We left our dog here for 14 days, and I couldn’t be happier with the care he received. The staff treated him like family and kept him happy, comfortable, and well cared for during his entire stay. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. One of my favorite touches was that they groomed him before we picked him up, so he came home looking and feeling his best! It was clear that everyone genuinely cares about the animals they look after. I highly recommend this boarding facility to anyone looking for a safe, loving, and trustworthy place for their dog. Thank you for taking such great care of our furry family member! 🐾❤️

They are amazing. I will continue to use them. Rexx and Marley had an amazing time. They are now back home and relaxing. Thank you for watching over them. The staff was on top of everything from providing a fun time to handling separation anxiety and firework fear with Rexx. Thank you Heavenly Pet Resort!

Needed to board our dog Lucy close by while traveling and started with 3 days that turned in to 5. The staff at HPR was professional and accommodating when we called to add days. Seeing photos of our dog on their instagram site was comforting. Lucy needs medication for Addison deceased and they were on top of that. It’s never easy to leave your pet somewhere but Heavenly is a great well run boarding place. Highly recommend.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We couldn’t be happier with the care Snow, our 8-month-old Maltipoo, received at Comfy Home Dog Mansion! This was one of the first times we had ever left her for an extended stay—4 days—and we were naturally a little nervous since she hasn’t been spayed yet. From the moment we dropped her off, the staff made us feel completely at ease. They sent regular updates, photos, and videos throughout her stay, so we always knew she was happy, safe, and well cared for. The best part was that every morning Snow was genuinely excited to go back, which told us everything we needed to know about how much she enjoyed being there. Before her stay ended, they asked if we’d like to schedule a bath and grooming for the last day, and we’re so glad we did. She came home looking absolutely beautiful—clean, fluffy, and so well groomed. It was the perfect way to end her stay. Being able to enjoy our Disney and Universal vacation without worrying about Snow was priceless. Knowing she was in such caring and capable hands gave us complete peace of mind. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, loving, and professional place to board your dog, I highly recommend Comfy Home Dog Mansion. Their communication, attention to detail, and genuine care for the dogs are exceptional. We’ll definitely be bringing Snow back!

Comfy home is so amazing ! They watched over my dog Skye with such love and care she had so much fun playing with the other dogs. I was able to spend the day at Disneyland with my daughter without worrying about my pup. They sent me many updates and photos throughout the day, and you can tell that they really love and care for the dogs that come in. Highly recommend this place!

Comfy Home Dog Mansion took such great care of our two dogs recently! It was our first time boarding them, and the regular updates, check-ins, and photos made us completely at ease. Our girls were a bit slower to relax, and the staff were completely understanding and patient with them. By the last day, they were happily playing with other dogs. They also notified us that their groomer was on site one day, and we were able to get the dogs washed and their nails trimmed – they smelled great when we picked them up! We will definitely be booking with Comfy Home Dog Mansion again!

I was planning a trip to Disneyland and needed a safe, comfortable place for my anxious senior dog to spend the day. Naturally, I was a bit nervous about the whole situation especially since he my dog has never been in daycare and does not enjoy socializing with other dogs. After finding Comfy Home Dog Boarding on Google, I felt hopeful that he might actually enjoy this daycare. From the very beginning, the experience exceeded my expectations. Shortly after submitting an online inquiry, I received a call where all my questions were answered, which really helped me feel confident in choosing this daycare. Signing up my dog was an easy process as well as drop off and pick up. On the day of drop-off, I brought my dog in at 7 a.m. and picked him up at midnight. I truly appreciated the flexibility in their hours—it made coordinating my Disneyland plans so much easier. Throughout the day, the staff was incredibly attentive. They provided multiple updates and clearly took the time to understand and cater to my dog’s needs. Knowing he was in a calm, home-like environment made a huge difference, and I genuinely believe he felt comfortable and safe there. Comfy Home Dog Boarding did not disappoint. I had a great experience from start to finish, and I will absolutely continue using their Disney Pass Daycare for future Disneyland visits.

We had a great experience with Comfy Home! We did the Disney daycare for our 11 month old Cavalier for two days. The first day was a bit of an adjustment for her — she was a little nervous. But by the next morning, she was already excited to go back. The caretakers sent several photos throughout the day to update us on how she was doing. It was so easy to communicate by text and they were very responsive. They also kept the dogs separated by size, which was comforting to us, having a petite pup. It was such a relief to know she was being cared for and getting to play with other dogs rather than being in a hotel room by herself for hours while we’re having fun at the park. By the time we picked her up in the evenings, she was nice and tired from playtime, so she slept like a baby. We would definitely use Comfy Home’s services again for our next Disneyland trip.

I was so worried when leaving my cat Kyo but am so grateful that they took such good care of him. The staff is truly so amazing and cares for each pet!! They made my boy feel welcome and gave him the love needed to help him adjust. Mary was especially very kind and reassuring! I watched him from the live feed all throughout his stay and there and was very impressed with the cleanliness and care put into taking care of the cats by the workers. I would definitely book Kyo here again especially as it felt like a home away from home and made me comfortable leaving Kyo in Joyful Paws very capable hands.

We came for two night and needed a place for our sweet little Aussie so we could enjoy universal studios. Mary was so incredibly helpful and we knew after chatting with her our pup would be well loved. Drop off was easy, we had the ability to watch him on the live cam, and see how he was doing. We picked him up and he was so excited to see us but was tired so we knew he was played out. What a relief . I would recommend this place to anyone who needs a place for their pup to go. Best place ever!!

Joyful Paw has been absolutely wonderful for my dog, Zeus. I take him there for daycare while I’m working, and he’s always so excited to arrive — jumping out of the car ready to have the best day. The staff is amazing and truly cares about your pet. They’ve helped Zeus work through some big milestones, and it’s been great to see how much he’s grown and thrived because of their care and attention. I also love the fun events they host and always look forward to Zeus’s report card and photos — it’s such a great touch and really shows how much effort they put into what they do. Thank you to the Joyful Paw staff for everything you do for Zeus and all the other animals. Best team ever!

Joyful Paws has been wonderful. My cats seemed calm when I left them and when I picked them up. The staff is amazing 👏 and listened to my concerns. They provided a comfortable setting for me to choose from. This is my go to place for my cats from now on. Thank you so much ❤️

At first I was nervous about this place because my dog was nervous when I first started dropping her off. However, a year later, she gets so excited to see the staff & go to doggy daycare! She just needed time to adjust, and now I feel completely comfortable leaving my fur baby in their care. They have become part of Daisy’s extended family, even recognizing her & saying hi when we run into them out & about Long Beach. When Daisy had an injury (she ran into a stick when I took her to a park), the staff was extra careful & helped re-wrap the bandage during her stay. They are also mindful of her dietary restrictions. My only comment is I wish they had a doorbell, because sometimes there’s a bit of a wait by the door, but other than that, I have zero complaints. Joyful Paws is my go-to for my pup daycare needs. Don’t hesitate to try them out!

Staff was super friendly and helpful. It was a first for my pup and they made us feel comfortable and secure. Will be using them on a regular basis. Ive been going here for over a year and continue to be impressed with the staff who look after our Ollie! oliver loves the staff and all his friends at Joyful Paws.

Attention pet owners: please consider a different pet hotel before deciding to board your pet here. I truly wish I had done more research before letting my dog stay at Joyful Paws Pet Hotel & Daycare. As mentioned in other reviews, there have been reports of dogs passing away due to negligence, and unfortunately my own experience has made me extremely concerned about the level of care provided. Here are the issues I personally experienced: Some staff were kind, but others clearly should not be working with animals, especially if they are not genuine animal lovers. The lack of compassion from certain employees was noticeable. I provided very simple feeding instructions, with each meal pre‑bagged, labeled by date, and marked for breakfast or dinner. When I picked up my dog, one full meal bag was still there. The manager confirmed that staff made a mistake. This means my dog missed breakfast and likely went 10+ hours without food for her first meal of the day. My dog was panting heavily when I picked her up, and it took about 15 minutes in a fully air‑conditioned car for her to return to normal. It is summer, and some dogs are more prone to heat stress or heat stroke. This could have put my dog’s life at risk, and it made me extremely upset. I later learned, and this is my fault for not researching, that there is no overnight staff. Pets are left completely alone for 10–12 hours outside of business hours. If there were a fire, medical emergency, or any unexpected situation, your pet could end up in the ER… or worse. Please, pet owners: read all the reviews, not just the positive ones. Pay attention to the negative experiences from people who did not feel their pets were safe here. Although the General Manager was apologetic, it does not change the fact that this company needs to do significantly better. Our pets deserve safety, attention, and genuine care.

I have been wanting to come to this place for awhile now. I finally got the opportunity to come when a friend of mind had a doggie pool party. The pool was very nice and I loved how the pool had a entry where the dogs could gradually enter into the pool to get used to the water. I wasn’t sure if my dog would take to the water well but absolutely loved the experience. When he was tired out he sat in the pool and enjoyed the experience. I would definitely come back again.i just wish it was closer to my house.

Best place we’ve found to board your animal. Kind, caring staff. Many boarding options, with temperature control. Big play area for dogs, even a waterpark. Safe and secure.

It’s hard to leave a review since I couldn’t go into the Dog pool area. I looked on the website and nothing said I needed to bring my vaccination records. I guess maybe I should’ve just assumed that. I spent 30 minutes waiting line and registering my dogs before they told me I needed vaccination records. My dogs are vaccinated. I do not have the records with me. However, it’s pure stupidity for me to waste 30 minutes, registering without the employee asking that question. It’s 2 o’clock here. My vet is on the East Coast so they close now, so there’s no way they could call to get the vaccination records because I stood there for half an hour in line and then to register. Seems like a decent place, but I just wanted to bring my dogs there because it’s 103° today. Why wouldn’t you put on the website you have to bring your vaccinations?

My dogs had a great time today. The pool is deep enough for real swimming in one area but has little «beaches» for splashing around and playing. There’s a dock for jumping off. Two tunnel areas. Plenty of grass to run around. A hose for spraying off or filling a water bowl. Trees and a shaded area with chairs. There’s also a dog wash that accepts cash or card. Bathrooms and vending machine. Affordable prices. I would recommend it. 😁

I’m pretty sure this is one of the better dog parks with the freshwater swimming pool. There are two grassy areas to also play with your furry family. Chris is very helpful and because of her I purchased 10 pass for the water park for both my black labs.. I’ve been there five times. Total is usually not too busy but I haven’t been there during the summer yet.. the times I went there were anywhere from 3 to 7 other dogs.. you know that you don’t really need to worry about diseases because in order to take your pets there they need to be updated and all their vaccinations.. The pricing, however, if you have more than one dog starts to get spendy. Especially if we’re only there for an hour or two.. for two dogs I spend $30.. but well worth it since some of the local lakes do not have areas swim in or uncertain about the water quality and with your throwing your balls or toys and the water and they drink anything you might be worried.

I took a client’s dog to Country Kennels for daycare. They love to have him socialize. It was my first time there and I will be taking my own dog back for swim sessions and Grooming. What a really nice place! Prices are affordable. A heads up that you need a bordetella shot every 6 months to use their facilities. One of the very few places that will also take unspayed female dogs 4 boarding. I was a bit thrown off by the location. Washington is the main street through old town Murrieta. I didn’t realize it doesn’t go all the way through to the kennel. Make sure you check your GPS and follow its directions.

Recommend a private swim! Your pup and their closest friends!

This was my first time visiting this dog daycare/grooming facility. To my surprise, the first visit was complementary, which was nice. I brought my dog in for a daycare and some socialization while I was at work today as well as a bath brush. They took great care of her and everyone was so friendly. There were tons of people dropping off on a random Wednesday so I know this place is good as they stay busy. They sent a really cute video and daily report for her and gave her a cute little bandanna. Highly recommend this place. They also have early opening hours opening at eight whereas some other groomers don’t open until nine so it’s perfect if you need to drop off before getting your workday started.

Luna does attended both daycare and boarding at Best Friends Pet Hotel, and we’ve always had a great experience. The staff is kind, caring, and genuinely loves the pets they look after. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing she’s in a safe and welcoming environment. Luna always comes home happy, and I appreciate the care, attention, and professionalism the team provides. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of my girl! I highly recommend Best Friends Pet Hotel to anyone looking for a trustworthy place for daycare or boarding.

We LOVE Best Friends Pet Resort for our girl, Ruby Tuesday !! The kind care Ruby gets from all the wonderful care team and the interaction with other animals is a great stress reliever for our dog AND for us. Ruby has enjoyed many play dates at Best Friends where they have a ‘theme’ for the days events and FUN all day. We have used all services, overnight care, bath, and play dates and could not be happier. We highly recommend Best Friends for you pets care !!

Best friends is my kennel of choice when I need someone who is skilled with handling dogs to care for my animals. My dogs are highly motivated hunting dogs and best friends knows how to handle them safely and with great care and affection. I never worry when I leave my dogs with best friends thank you for your help BF!

I took my dog here for the Christmas holiday while I was traveling. This was our first time using them, so we had to do all the basic set up steps (i.e. vaccinations, pictures, etc.). Every phase of the process from booking through checkout was flawless, the front desk staff is extremely professional and highly approachable. I got a number of pictures and «action shots» of my dog throughout his stay. I would highly recommend them for your dog boarding and grooming needs.

Most amazing experience!! We had a DISGRACEFUL experience at My Desert Dogs due to the fact they kept our dog for 15 minutes before calling us to have her picked up because she growled at 1 dog. Barkingham spent time with her, they said she was calm and even though she did make her presence known they handled it professionally. Thank you for an amazing experience Barkingham!! If you have ever dealt with My Desert Dogs I would thoroughly reconsider your choice. While yes it was more expensive overall our dog and us had a great experience!

We love Barkingham and our dog loves it too! We use them every time we arrive from out of town and we feel safe leaving her there and know she’s in good hands so we can go out and do what we need to do without worrying about her safety. The price is great and the extra evening hours are also wonderful in case we want to go out to dinner or something and can’t take her with us since we go there for vacation we want to actually ENJOY a few hours of vacation without the dog! Hahahah and it’s nice to be able to drop her off and not have to dote on her for a few hours since she’s so spoiled. We also use them for nail trims while she’s there

Barkingham Pet Hotel is the best place for grooming my Yorkie Terrier Charlie Terrones loves it here, Jacqueline Fields is a top notch groomer Charlie and I highly recommend. All the employees are cheerful and gentle with my little dog he fills safe and treated with care when here. I drive 15 miles and worth every mile. Thank you, for so kind to my pet.

Our Min Pin/Chihuahua mix loves Barkingham Pet Hotel! And we love it too. Our Autumn gets the best care and lots of time to run around and play time with other dogs her size. I also am very impressed with the security of facility. I don’t have to worry about Autumn getting loose and running away.

I was so nervous about leaving my little boy for boarding. Being that he’s never stayed overnight anywhere because he suffers form separation anxiety. But I have to say he had a wonderful time, he played and got lots of love and cuddles. Sabrina sent me updates with cute photos of how he was doing. I so appreciate that she did that, it made me feel so much better about leaving him in their care. I would 100% recommend them for boarding. Thank you everyone for taking such excellent care of Hershey and a special thanks to Sabrina who has always been so kind and sending updates.

Great, clean facility. Our dog loves the pool and all the different toys, play structure and room to run. We’ll be back soon!

Board our cat here when we go on long trips. I have been using them for the past 2-3 years. Always have excellent communication and my fur baby always seems happy. They do send report cards and make sure there is a local emergency contact. Booking online is easy with quick follow up.

Took our Golden to the splash pad night. They had the nicest facility!! So much room for the dogs to run around in, very clean and no broken toys/furniture. My golden had so much fun and I will definitely be signing her up for a day care session.

Great place to take your dog for day care or swim fun. I’ve taken my bullmastiff to day care and open swim. She lived both and came home tired and happy. Bit expensive buy you’re paying for good care of your dog. I really appreciate that they screen your pet and have separation of different temperaments. Open swim in wknds is great and pretty cheap at $10 per dog. I highly recommend and will be back often. They have boarding service too, but I’ve never used it.

Absolutely love the level of care and detail that the staff displays….my puppies look forward to coming to play and are ready to nap when they get home! Definitely a yard any pup pawrent would envy ❤️

Love this place! Toast would live here if she could, especially if it was in the pool. Everyone is always welcoming and happy to see her and I know when I drop her off she’s in great hands.

We rented the pool with some dog park friends and had a blast. The staff are very friendly and the pool was ready to have our pack of dogs rage. Some seating provided, bring a towel for yourself and wear clothes you don’t mind getting soaked because the dogs will shake all over you!

We love Paws! We have trusted them with the care of our dogs (little and large) for years. Our current pup, Remy, is thrilled from the second he arrives dashing towards the door to go play. I love that when he attended a pool party we all learned he loves pool time and diving to fetch a toy. And I love that all the staff recognizes him, whether it’s a week or multiple months since they’ve seen him. There is never a question of where he will stay when we travel. Looking forward to his next stay with them!

Over the past 20 years four of my dogs have been going to Paws and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. The socialization they get is invaluable and they hire dog lovers so the care is the best. I recently adopted 2 puppies who needed to learn better manners from the start and the weekly training by Brendan was an exceptional value. Everyone remarks how calm they are now and I really appreciated the videos and instructions for home practice. But honestly I know it was Brendan that really trained them to succeed. My dogs love going there and I can relax knowing they are in good hands for the day, night or week.

I felt very fortunate to have found this kennel while visiting from out of town. The staff are fantastic and my dog was happy. Don’t not hesitate to come here, even if its a little further its worth the drive. Easy access to the highway too if you’re headed to the airport. PS loved the daily updates thank you so much!

We brought our dog, Marshmallow, for her free first visit and evaluation with Brendan and we loved how well she was taken care of. We were given updates throughout the day about how she was doing and even received some pictures of her with Brendan that showed us she was well taken care of. Brendan really cared about making sure Marshmallow was taken care of as if she was his own dog and gave us advice on training her. We loved the service here and would recommend everyone to bring their dogs here to be taken care of. Also, they have a pet camera that you can view while your dog is here and you can watch them having fun with the other dogs.

Sawyer loves paws so much. We have done daycare, boarding (10 days while we went to Spain) we get baths done for him. We have done so much at paws and everything we’ve done there has been top notch. We have so much trust is everything they do. We are protective dog paw-rents and it’s nice to feel safe once we drop him off. He comes home tired from running around all day. Every employee loves our boy and we couldn’t recommend paws pet resort more! Thank you paws for everything!

Our German Shepherd is very comfortable visiting Paws Pets Resort. We feel very lucky to have a place to take our baby and never worry about him while we are away. They follow my feeding instructions, take him on walks and play ball with him. We highly recommend Paws Pets Resort and are very thankful for the wonderful facility and experienced staff. And the baths are very much appreciated. Thank you.

I bring my two large dogs here regularly for doggy daycare or boarding. Every time we have a wonderful experience with the staff and my dogs come home happy and tired. My Pitbull is particularly difficult to warm up to people and she is genuinely excited to be dropped off here. We love Paws 🐾

From the moment I opened the door I knew this was a great place for my pups. I was greeted warmly and I think I needed reassurance more than my dogs, Gracie & Jon Snow. They both passed the socialization and I soon took them to their 1st daycare on a Sunday. They’re already friendlier dogs on their walks and with strangers they don’t bark as much. They also slept well! I feel really confident to leave them at Canine Retreat for a quick getaway trip! They are making friends, too! Thanks, Canine Retreat! Everything has been thought of regarding your dog, well organized and intelligent, warm-hearted professionalism! A 10/10 or maybe an 11!

Our dog has been a guest at Canine Retreat for many years – he always seems content to enter their doors, and he seems quite comfortable spending his days there!

We joined 6 months ago and it has been a beyond a wonderful experience having our Golden Retriever Retro be a part of Canine Retreat pack. Especially on days that rain and daylight savings combined when we are unable to take him to the Doggie Park it is perfect. Retro loves other dogs so much and being able to drop him off in early AM before work and pick him up after work is truly a God send. The staff are so very professional and I am always relieved to see him on the Webcam whenever I want. Retro gets so excited to go there everytime, he just cant wait to go have fun, and he adores the staff there. He lights up with a grin from ear to ear and he has it everytime we drop him off. Retro is definitely one happy guy to be there. If I could give them more than 5 stars 🌟 I would for sure!

I feel more comfortable going on trips knowing that my dogs are well taken care of and I love that I can watch them via webcam! Casey is always so welcoming and it makes me feel good that the dogs are always excited to see her! She is truly great at what she does!

We love Canine Retreat. The staff is always so friendly. I feel so confident leaving my 11 year old pup there. They offer baths while they are there. So convenient. We appreciate all that they do! 🐶

We are so happy with Canine Retreat and most importantly our sweet fur baby loves it also, she has had a couple of day stays and we also have just recently gone out of town and we left her in the GREAT care of all the fur baby care givers. We were able to check in on her now and then through their online camera system,such a fabulous way to stay connected to your fur baby…we and our fur baby Lex,i LOVES Canine Retreat…❤❤❤

Milo LOVES Tuesdays as he knows he gets to spend the day at CR. At 8:00 am he is sitting by the door waiting to get in the car. He has so much fun playing with the dogs and I am grateful that the staff is always present and interactive with the pups. We are very pleased.