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Gentle grooming, quiet boarding suites, and a vet who knows your dog.

A grooming studio, a quiet boarding lodge, and wellness visits under one roof. Published prices, small play groups, and low-stress handling for every pet that comes through the door.

Front desk (207) 555-0144
Open Monday–Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday Grooms 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sunday Boarding Pickup 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM
Find us 123 Main Street, Portland, ME 04101

Hand drying, never a cage dryer

Warm air, hearing protection, and a groomer holding the dryer the whole time.

Prices published, add-ons included

Ear cleaning, gentle shampoo, and nail rounding come with the groom, not after it.

Grooming, daycare and wellness

Book the visit your pet actually needs

Full menu and pricing
Grooming $78 – $135

Full Signature Groom & Styling

Double warm water bath with botanical conditioner, hand blowout, sanitary trim, paw pad clearing, nail grind, ear cleaning, and breed-standard or customized scissor finish.

90–120 min Book
Grooming $48 – $85

Bath, Brush & De-Shed Treatment

Specialized high-velocity blow-out and undercoat rake out to dramatically reduce shedding, followed by an aloe conditioning soak and thorough brush-out.

60–75 min Book
Grooming $45

Puppy & Kitten First Groom Introduction

Gentle sensory acclimation to warm water, dryer sound, vibration of clippers, and gentle handling with positive reinforcement treats.

45 min Book
Grooming $65 – $125

Feline Lion Cut & Hygiene Bath

Quiet-room low-stress grooming for cats with pelted coats or hygiene needs, performed with feline pheromone diffusers and two handlers.

60 min Book
Veterinary Care $68

Comprehensive Veterinary Wellness Exam

Nose-to-tail physical exam, heart and lung auscultation, dental score, body condition evaluation, and customized preventive vaccine plan.

30 min Book
Daycare $42 / day

Full Day Structured Daycare

Small play groups sorted by size and play style, with a rest period in the middle of the day.

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Book
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Suites and daycare

A lodge, not a kennel row

Designed like a quiet lodge with acoustically separated private rooms, heated floors, natural window light, and individual outdoor play sessions.

  • Sound-separated private rooms, no chainlink partitions
  • Your own food and feeding schedule, kept exactly
  • A photo update sent to your phone every day of the stay

The people in the room with them

Meet the whole team
Lead Clinic Veterinarian

Dr. Hannah Cole

Sees wellness appointments and the quick health check we run whenever something looks off during a stay.

Master Stylist & Grooming Manager

Rico Alvarez

Specializes in scissor finishes for doodles, poodles, terriers, and restoring matted double coats without unnecessary shave-downs.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Maya Thompson

Oversees boarding medication administration, diet monitoring, and low-stress handling techniques across all lodge suites.

Daycare & Enrichment Director

Julian Vance

Designs our structured small-group play activities, canine puzzle sessions, and puppy socialisation classes.

Reserve your pet's next visit

Tell us what your pet needs and the dates you are hoping for. Every request reaches the front desk, and we answer with what we have open.

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