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Melissa's Mutt Hutt & Cat Shack

1590 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

4.8
35 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Melissa's Mutt Hutt is a women-owned pet care service offering 1-on-1 dog walking, private pet sitting, and cage-free boarding in staff members' homes. They specialize in small dogs under 35 pounds and require dogs to be house-trained, current on vaccinations, and spayed/neutered. The service operates in Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Palm Springs areas with a 1:1 dog-to-staff ratio and provides daily photo updates.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication adminExtra fee
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Dog-to-staff ratio: 1:1

Required vaccinations: current with shots, current with flea medication

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:1 day notice
Cancellation penalty:24-hour cancellation policy - must cancel before 24 hours to receive credit for future services
Holiday surcharge$10/day

Care & Play

Solo play
Daily updatesFree
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required - dogs must be neutered/spayed

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount$15 per additional pet for all services
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

35 reviews analyzed

This dog boarding and walking facility enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (33 of 35 are 5-star) with clients praising the exceptional personalized care, excellent communication with daily photo updates, and staff who genuinely treat pets like family. The single 1-star review highlights significant concerns about fee transparency and condescending communication from management when customers question policies, though the owner provided a detailed defensive response. Long-term loyalty is evident with many clients using services for 3+ years, and the owner actively responds to reviews with a warm, personal tone. The main concern is the isolated but serious complaint about unexpected fees and communication issues, which appears to be an outlier among the extensive positive feedback.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Facility
4.7
Safety
4.6
Communication
4.3
Value
3.8

People love

Exceptional staff dedication and animal care(12)Excellent communication and updates (photos, videos, notes)(10)Personalized 1-on-1 attention for pets(8)Accommodating last-minute requests(6)Knowledgeable about behavioral and medical issues(5)Trust and reliability over many years(5)

Staff shoutouts

Melissa(28 mentions)Allison(3 mentions)Sarah(2 mentions)IvankaEricChelseKaiaSusi

Worth noting

Fee transparency issues - unexpected medical administration fee added ($10/day)

the management team added $10 per day for medical administration

Condescending/dismissive communication from management

I was met with the same condescending attitude of 'we've been caring for animals for XX years, we know better than you do'

Unilateral policy changes without client approval

without my approval, they added two additional days of dog boarding to connect the two visits

Fee transparency and unexpected charges

Upon booking my first boarding appt, the management team added $10 per day for medical administration

Communication style when customers push back

If you push back on anything with them, they'll immediately become defensive and dismissive

Owner replies to 100% of reviewswarm tone15 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.6/ 5
Amenities7 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.15

Dog-to-staff ratio

1:1

Pricing

Boarding

$120–$157.5/night

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