Perk’s Boarding Kennels

I decided to board my dog when I left town on a trip recently, and I picked Perk’s Boarding Kennel because they have really good hours. They are open until 7pm Monday through Saturday and they are open for a few hours on Sunday. The hours worked perfectly with my work schedule and it meant that my dog would not have to be boarded any longer than necessary.
When I showed up to drop off my dog, Sassy, I was greeted by a very sweet man who reassured me that Sassy would be great hands. He showed me exactly where she would be staying and he explained to me that she would be allowed to run around outside in a secure area four times a day.
When I returned from my trip and picked Sassy up I was very pleased. I could immediately tell that she was happy and comfortable. She didn’t have that, «Get me out of here, Mom!» look on her face. Obviously, she was well cared for. They even bathed her and clipped her nails. No doubt about it, I will use Perk’s Boarding Kennels the next time I need to board my dog.

I spoke with Jonathan, the owner of perks boarding kennel, and he sat with me and told me how well the pets are taken care of while they stay with them. He even offered to take my «high maintenance «babies to his house if they decided to not eat their food. I wish I could have boarded my two beloved chihuahuas with Jonathan and his crew, but my husband and I found another arrangement. This boarding facility is a great place for people that want a basic boarding kennel without all the hidden fees. The cost is per night and very affordable.

Perk’s Kennel kept my miniature dachshund for a solid week while the family took a Christmas vacation. I was very impressed with the service. The people at the front desk answered all my questions, and I knew my baby was in good hands. When I picked my dog up from the kennel she was acting the same as she behaves at home (playing and stuff). I gave Perk’s Kennel the best review possible and will definitely be using their services in the future.
Robin Franks

I have had a good experience using Perk’s kennels. The price is right and my dog has been happy and healthy when I’ve picked him up. If you are the type of person who doesn’t realize your pet isn’t a person then you may wish for something more posh. You can find those places out there. If, on the other hand, you like your pet, but realize Fido isn’t a human, then this is the place for you. Quality care at an appropriate price.

I am changing my review because the owner has contacted me regarding my last review of his business, which I very much appreciate. I am still not happy with how things turned out while using this location, but my overall opinion has been changed by the owner. He seems care very much about his business and seems to go our of his way for his customers.

When you pull in the drive you see a house. Behind the house is the boarding area. Upon entering we were blown away by the smell of urine and feces. I immediately had second thoughts about leaving my dogs, however there was a death in our family and we were out of options at that point. The website is very misleading as well as other reviews. I worried about my 14yr old dog not receiving her medications properly and being stressed out because of how loud it was because of all of the dogs barking. The gentlemen who took the dogs, wrote down the instructions for my dog’s medications on a sticky note and we had to repeat the instructions over and over. When we picked up the dogs, our larger dog had not been exercised as we requested, because he was extremely hyper and was frantic because he had so much energy. Both dogs smelled horrible. So bad, that I had to steam clean the upholstery in the car, and the ride from the kennel to our home is 20min tops. They charge extra for a bath, which should be included since your pet will smell so bad staying at this kennel. Not ever going back. Will gladly pay more somewhere else.

Perk’s Kennels is a definite lifesaver. I lived in Memphis for four years while I was a student at the art college and being a CA native my two kitties often needed a place to stay during the holidays/​emergency trips. While I never have boarded a dog and cannot attest to boarding them, I can say that the treatment my kitties received during their stay was superb. The house-​like setting that the family business has provided is much more accommodating and personable than a lot of the kennel places, and my often last minute calls were always met with kind words and reassurance that my kitties would have a place. Convenient hours for pickup and drop-​off made it easy to catch late night flights, and my kitties were always let out in the common area. In fact, John and his staff always recognized myself and the kitties whenever I came in during four or five month intervals. While the prices are at the top of the price range for a broke college student, my cats always came home bathed (what a feat, very impressive), clean, happy, and well fed. The overnight staff that stays with the animals is a wonderful addition, and John’s son (I think) says that he let the cats out in the cat condo area everyday and loved to play with them.
If you are looking for both a long or short term place to board animals (the kitties have stayed there up to a month) where your pets come back in even better condition, happy, fed, and loved than look no further than Perk’s. Great prices, friendly service, and availability during high holiday months when its hard to find a kennel make this place an exception find. I’ll truly miss Perk’s Kennels now that I’m gone, it’s a real gem.

I’m new to the area and needed a place to board my one year old dog, Josie. She had never been boarded, so I was a little concerned. The owner, Jonathan, encouraged me to leave a bed, blanket, bone or whatever I wanted to make her comfortable. Josie has had four visits there so far with another one coming up next month (my family lives in another state). She always comes home happy and healthy.
If you’re looking for a fancy pet hotel, you might need to look somewhere else, but if you want a safe, well-​run kennel for your pet, this is a great choice.

Update on my previous review…
I received an email from the owner of Perks Kennels about a month after I posted my review. While I am not removing my review, I will say that he takes great pride in his business and he apologized for my being displeased.

I recently boarded my 2 dogs here for a week. They were very nice and very reasonably priced. Unfortunately one of my doggies does not do well at a kennel. She got sick — likely related to her nervousness. John went above and beyond to take care of her and make sure she was okay. I cannot say enough about this — it really meant a lot to me. He really went out of his way to treat her well during the stay. I will definitely use them again for any boarding needs.

I was contacted by the owner of Perk’s Kennel re: my last review. He wrote a very nice letter showing that he takes great pride in their business and unhappy customers.
While we’ve already adjusted our dogs to another facility, I appreciate that he expressed how much his family business means to them and wish them the best of luck.