Creature Comforts Pet Retreat

I’ve been doing a bit more business travel lately, which has made the question of what to do with my dogs (3 standard poodles) a point of stress — no longer. Creature Comforts is a nice facility in west Loveland, practically in the foothills. Most importantly, it is run by people who love dogs, which was very apparent when I picked my dogs up. Sure, they were happy to see me, but were happy and bright — they didn’t seem stressed at all (and yes, there have been occasions where I’ve come home to find clingy, seemingly attention-​starved dogs when I’ve picked them up from other boarding facilities in Ft. Collins).
Some other nice details:
* they have a larger «family» kennel that can accommodate multiple dogs from the same household, so my 3 poodles were able to board together at a very reasonable cost.
* The kennels are truly indoor-​outdoor kennels so that during the day your dogs have free access in or out — they are not cooped-​up in the kennel the majority of the time as you will find at other kennels that do not have this indoor-​outdoor access.
* There is a caretaker on-​site 24×7 — with a breed that is prone to bloat (a medical emergency that often occurs in the middle of the night & that has considerable morbidity/​mortality if not treated quickly) it is good to know that someone will be there, and that with my pre-​authorization they will be taken to a vet to get help.
* They will give you dogs medication/​supplements at no additional cost — quite a contrast to the place that not only was going to charge extra for administering meds, but wanted a note from my vet saying that my older poodle was safe to board.
* For a very reasonable ($ 2.50-$ 3.50) cost, you can set-​up short, well-​supervised playtimes or walks around the property for your dogs. Having a choice was really nice, since my older dog does need to get out for exercise, but has back and neck issues that make me worry about her playing with other dogs. The younger dogs are rough-​and-​tumble types, so the playtime was perfect for them.
* They keep track of how your dogs are doing. You’ll get a little report card when you pick your dogs up with notes on things you might have worried about while you were away — whether they were eating, how they behaved, whether they played well with other dogs. If you have occasion to talk to the owner, she’ll know how your dogs did during their stay, too.
* Check-​out was very organized — all of the stuff (beds, blankets, toys, food, medication, etc.) were neatly piled in the lobby when I walked-​in to pick up my dogs, washable items having been freshly-​laundered.

My vet recommended Creature Comforts to me about two years ago and I’ve been taking my dog there since. Friendly staff, clean facility, and my dog is also relaxed and happy when I drop him off and pick him up. Great prices too!

Heard about them through a fantastic dog day care place. Have brought our precious dog to several different kennels in the area over last 12 years. This is very professional outfit. They keep a folder on our pet and know our dog well.
When I had concern about diet/​amount of food feed, they pulled out the folder and referenced our dog’s appetite and demeanor, etc.
I felt we were leaving our dog in great hands, so we could enjoy our vacation. They do great job grooming as well. Worth the drive to get there from Fort Collins.
We had our dog to to Canine Learning Center for several years and they are top notch dog lovers, so their referral comes highly valued.