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Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa

3100 29th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

4.7
377 Google reviews
Cage-freePhoto updatesStaff overnightOutdoor yardPool / water playAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa is a luxury dog boarding and daycare facility in Grand Rapids, MI offering overnight boarding with various room options, regular and premium daycare programs (Monday-Friday), and full-service grooming for dogs and cats. The facility features group playtime, a pool for water play, daily photo updates to owners, and accommodates dogs with special needs including reactive dogs and those requiring medication administration.

Amenities & Policies

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

Policies & Details

Care & Play

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

Extras

Multi-dog discount2nd dog discounted ($5-10 off)
Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

377 reviews analyzed

Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (93% 5-star ratings) with exceptional marks for cleanliness, staff friendliness, dog happiness, and communication. The facility excels at handling anxious and reactive dogs, and grooming services (particularly Misty, Megan, and Emma) receive consistent praise. Minor concerns include occasional pricing complaints and rare grooming mishaps. A few serious incidents (dog injury, unreported bite, kennel cough outbreak) represent outliers but warrant attention. The owner responds professionally to all negative reviews within 1 day, demonstrating active engagement.

Cleanliness
4.8
Dog happiness
4.7
Staff
4.7
Facility
4.6
Communication
4.6
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Safety
4.0
Value
3.7

People love

Excellent staff care and compassion(85)Great for anxious/reactive dogs(18)Outstanding grooming services(45)Clean, modern facility(35)Excellent communication and updates(40)24/7 staff on-site and emergency care(12)

Staff shoutouts

Ally(5 mentions)Misty(8 mentions)Megan(5 mentions)Emma(5 mentions)Jessica(4 mentions)Sarah(2 mentions)NevaSusanJenniferBrittanieAmberScottTaylorAbby

Worth noting

Dog injury during boarding - fractured ankle requiring emergency vet care

Our dog was still limping when he was picked up, so my family brought him to the emergency. Our dog was in the emergency for about 8 hrs, they X-ray his left paw and gave pain meds. We end up paying $685.28.

Dog bitten in daycare - owner not notified

My dog was bitten in daycare. No one bothered telling me. I thought it was weird that she stopped being exited to go.

Grooming incident - dog's coat severely damaged

They whacked her hair off clear to her neck, down the inside of her legs, all the way to her feet. She looks so bad I cried.

Kennel cough outbreak not disclosed proactively

The staff did not make us aware of the fact that they have an outbreak of Kennel Cough currently going on. It was not until we picked our dog up that an email was sent out stating the latter.

Cat care neglect - dirty cage, no water

Hard Kitty was covered in his own urine, his toy was soaked in urine, his pen was horrible. There were dried feces, urine marks as well as wet.

Pricing concerns - perceived as expensive(12 mentions)

This resort will charge you for every last possible thing.

Grooming quality issues(3 mentions)

They shaved my doodle's tail all the way down. I think that's sort of a no-no in the dog grooming world.

Inconsistent front desk service(3 mentions)

However, I've come here now 2 times and each time, the front desk staff has been very rude.

Daycare availability/scheduling issues(2 mentions)

I've yet to be able to schedule my dog an actual daycare visit since his evaluation day.

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone89 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.4/ 5
Amenities11 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.89

Pricing

Daycare

$33–$58/day

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