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PREMIER DOG BOARDING FACILITY

Grand Opening 

Boarding Kennel Address

 17088 12 Mile Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Phone: (231) 660-1139 

Private, Clean, and Safe Boarding Facility

Welcome to Your Pet’s Home Away From Home
At Monkeyshine Kennels, every dog enjoys a private, full-sized indoor suite in a clean, safe, and climate-controlled facility. We’re loving, attentive, and highly experienced, so you can relax knowing your pet is happy, healthy, and well cared for while you’re away.

We require reservations for boarding or training, and holiday periods fill up quickly. Plan ahead to secure your spot. Optional bath services are available during your dog’s stay, and our quick, easy check-in process makes drop-off and pick-up simple and stress-free.

Whether it’s a family vacation, a business trip, or just a day away, your dog will enjoy a comfortable, safe, and caring environment that feels just like home. Because we do not co-mingle dogs from different households, every pet’s safety and comfort is our top priority.

Vaccines required for Dog Boarding:

 

  • Bordetella -"kennel cough" Yearly vaccine required (6-month booster recommended) *BORDETELLA MUST BE GIVEN AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE BOARDING AS THIS IS A LIVE VACCINE

  • Distemper/Parvo (usually given annually) 

  • Rabies (given every three years)

Customer Reviews

"Dan and April always take exceptional care of our boy Woody. I think he loves them more than us."

"Monkeyshine Kennel has been training my GSP for many years. Once they opened boarding I wouldn't trust my dogs with anyone else."

"Professional, Loving and Caring Staff and exceptionally Clean Boarding kennels"

"Monkeyshine Kennels trains, boards, and takes care of my dog like it was their own."

"Dan has been training and field trialing since a very young age. Dan and April are great people and give back to the sport of field trialing.

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Boarding Drop-Off & Pick-Up Hours

  

Mon: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Tues: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Wed: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Thurs: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Fri: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Sat: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Sun: Pick-up only 4pm-6pm

 

Kennel Facility tour by appointment only.

OUR BOARDING FACILITY

  • All dogs boarded will have a private, individual, full-sized indoor kennel or suite. 

  • We supply Purina Pro for an additional charge.

  • We always have fresh, crisp, clean water available for your pet while in his or her suite. 

  • We recommend you bring your own food. Individually portioned or a closed container, no bags. Mark the container with the name of the pet and the date of stay. 

  • We provide bedding for your pet, but feel free to bring your pet's bedding or a familiar toy or treat with you. 

  • We are diligent with the sanitary conditions of our kennel and pet suites.

  • For your pet's health and safety, we use a broad-spectrum kennel disinfectant that is safe, yet effective.

  • All kennels are private and never shared with another boarded dog.

  • The entire facility is climate-controlled for the comfort of your pet. 

  • Never worry about the outside elements because all kennels are indoors.

  • We have playtime available in our fenced-in yard. We do NOT comingle for the safety of our pet guests.

  • Our indoor facilities also offer skylights to allow for natural lighting when pets are inside.

  • Our Cancellation Policy is 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a charge for a one-night stay*

CONTACT US

Monkeyshine Kennels
17085 12 Mile Road

Big Rapids, MI 49307

PHONE:

Business Hours Only
Training:
(231) 301-3290 

Boarding: (231) 660-1139

RESERVATIONS
BUSINESS HOURS

Boarding & Daycare Drop-off and Pick-up

  

Mon: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Tues: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Wed: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Thurs: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Fri: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Sat: 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm

Sun: Pick-up only 4pm-6pm

 

Kennel Facility tour by appointment only.

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