About Us

Located in the Moreno Valley within the Enchanted Circle, on Cerro Verde just west of Highway 64 between Eagle Nest and Angel Fire. DO NOT use google maps, they will send you to the middle of the Lake. 

We have large suites/rooms, a 3,000 sq ft state of the art kennel with dog furniture, people furniture they are invited to curl up in, and an acre of grass and trees to run in with a maximum of 6 dogs. Your dogs can play, socialize and relax, dig in the dirt, and nap under the trees.  Rolling in the grass and all doggie games are encouraged. 

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The one acre yard has never been sprayed. Juniper and Ponderosa trees, and wild Chamomile, cool mountain air, are all enjoyed by the dogs all day long, a dog door lets them choose when they would like to go inside or out.

We have never had fleas, it may be too cold for them.

Please bring your dogs' food with their names and eating routine written on a piece of paper or on the container itself. Please read them over and make sure they're easily understood. A refrigerator is here for food if necessary. We provide stainless steel bowls for your dogs and dog beds but if you'd like to bring your dog's own bed or blanket, that's fine. You can also park crates here along with your motor home or boat and extra vehicles in the parking area for no extra charge. 

No charge for administering medicine but  pills must be wrapped in food such as chilled peanut butter, meat, cheese, pill pockets, etc. and kept in a marked bag .We would like to avoid any and all contact with medications. A small handling fee will be charged if the mode of delivery is not taken care of by you. We do not shove the medication down their throats. All dogs must be gentle, non-fighters.

Our goal is a peaceful and safe place for all

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We have never had a case of Bordatella here in the 28 years we've been open. All shots if you so choose to give them to your dog must be done at LEAST 2 weeks before their reservation. Some dogs get very violent adverse reactions from the kennel cough/Bordetella vaccine.

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We DO NOT take females in estrus (in heat) under any circumstances. 

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On the other hand, we do take disabled dogs missing limbs, blind, deaf whether old or selective in their hearing

Please bring your dog's food and any instructions but leave your bowls at home. All bowls are washed daily and yours may get mixed up with ours, be drying in the kitchen or in another room when you come to pick them up. Try to bring ONLY the things needed for their stay. If your dog has a hot spot, PLEASE  let us know and bring a cone for thunder and lightning nights. Unfortunately, I am unable to sleep with your furry friend. 

4 Wheel Drive is a MUST in the winter  

Please bring your own dog food

along with their names written on the bag or a piece of paper in the bag and feeding instructions

PRICES

$50 per day, per dog. Check-in day is included as a day, whatever time, but check-out day is not included if your furry friend is picked up by 

10:00 AM. Price includes tax, outside playtime, pictures and/or videos texted to your phone or published on our website with your permission, of course, which must be texted to us.

Also, check in to see price busting specials lasting a month. And don't forget, barter can be a workable option for both of us.

Check-out time is 10:00 AM,  After 10'00 that day is considered a day's charge.

CASH or checks only please due at check-in

I usually text the total or call the day before check-in to confirm your reservation. If you pick up by 10:00 AM, you do not pay for that day but 

all check in days are included in the total.

If you're in a bind and need to leave, bartering is an option. Art, skills, many things will be considered.

Also very much appreciated is time of arrival

Sometimes texts & calls don't come through - I may be away from the lobby and it will take time to get to the door. So for your convenience, please set a time to pick up by 10:00 and let me know what time you will be dropping off.

Thank You

We take sweet dogs who like other dogs.

* Please respect our hours of business

Our hours have changed  -  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

7 days a week and open all holidays

Reservations only, no drop-ins  

Please call 575-224-4277 

 or text

Thank You

THE LIGHTER SIDE

What's the best way to keep your dogs from barking in the front yard?

Put them in the back yard 

Why did the cowboy get a Dachshund?

He wanted to get a long little doggie

What did the Dalmatian say after dinner?

That hit the spot

Where do dogs park their cars?

In the barking lot

I have a pet termite, he wears an adorable little cowboy hat

I call him Clint Eats Wood

The scariest plant in the jungle?

BamBOO!

How do you identify a dogwood tree?

By its bark

What kind of party do you throw for a dog's birthday?

A ball

HISTORY

In 1998 when we had our grand opening July 4th, we also operated as a shelter/boarding kennel for the first 7 years. Besides the county shelter in Raton, I believe we were the only other one in Colfax County. Hundreds of lost and abandoned dogs were kept safe until owners were found and wounds treated. As you can imagine, it was a costly enterprise but we did it gladly, grateful to be of service to the community and the lovely dogs we cared for. But decided to run the business as it was originally intended. We learned a lot from our years of experience from rescuing hundreds of dogs and look back on it as a blessing. Thanks to everyone who supported us and all the neglected dogs all those years. 

There were many.