Blue Water Pet Care, Inc.
125 Runnels St, Port Huron, MI 48060
Overview
Blue Water Pet Care is an upscale dog daycare and boarding facility in Port Huron, MI, owned by Christopher Herbert who brought an urban concept from Chicago. The facility features tempered glass suites, 3,000 sq ft indoor play area, separate areas for small/large dogs, outdoor play space, and offers daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and photography services. They require temperament testing, specific vaccinations including Bordetella and Canine Influenza, and spay/neuter for dogs 9 months or older.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper Combo (DHPP, DA2PP, DA2PPV), Bordetella, Canine Influenza (H3N2, H3N8)
Policies & Details
Hours & Billing
Care & Play
Requirements
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What Reviews Say
603 reviews analyzedBlue Water Pet Care is overwhelmingly beloved by customers with 95%+ 5-star reviews. Dogs are consistently described as excited to arrive and happy when picked up. The staff receives exceptional praise for their friendliness, professionalism, and genuine love for animals. Communication is a standout feature with daily report cards and photos that owners greatly appreciate. However, there are serious red flags regarding kennel cough outbreaks that have caused illness and at least one death, and recurring issues with dogs getting sick after stays. These health concerns are the primary negative themes in an otherwise exceptionally positive review profile.
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Worth noting
Kennel cough outbreak causing illness and death
“My elder dog caught kennel cough there and the owner did nothing to assist. Found out it was a massive outbreak where they had to discretely shut down for a bit because a dog died. Then mine died a week later.”
Recurring kennel cough infections
“Our pup has gotten kennel cough about once a month since we've started going here... On Christmas Eve we took our pup to the vet and they said we were the 4th dog from blue water pet care to be seen that day.”
Grooming injury - nail damage
“They tore up our pups nails cracking all the way to the top to the point he was in pain.”
Kennel cough outbreaks(3 mentions)
“Our pup has gotten kennel cough about once a month since we've started going here.”
Grooming service issues
“They tore up our pups nails cracking all the way to the top to the point he was in pain. Avoid that area of service but everything else is great!”
Medication administration errors
“This time I had to call to remind them how to give our dog her meds which we had been very specific about upon drop off. She had not been receiving them correctly for several days until I called from our vacation location to correct them.”
At a Glance
Min puppy age
4 months
Pricing
Boarding
$39/night
Daycare
$26–$35/day
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