Business Details
7 Years
experience
Luxury Pet Hotel & Comprehensive Vet Services in Shenandoah
Healthy Tails Retreat was founded by Dr. Margaret Brady with a vision to create a home-like environment where pets receive personalized care in upscale accommodations. Our mission integrates veterinary well-being with gentle, fear-free practices to ensure pets feel safe and relaxed. We specialize in pet hotel stays, grooming, wellness care, and daycare, prioritizing individual attention and comfort. With dedicated staff trained in animal behavior and medical care, we cater to pets' physical and emotional needs while offering peace of mind to owners.Our facility combines luxury with practicality, featuring hotel-style rooms, spa services, and tailored enrichment programs. Since 2019, we've served Shenandoah by fostering a community where pets thrive through customized care plans, holistic therapies, and preventive healthcare strategies. Every guest enjoys scheduled outdoor time, socialization opportunities, and nutritional support designed to enhance their quality of life.
Services
Pet Hotel
Spa Services
Vet Services
Doggie Daycare
At Home Care
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer customized wellness plans supervised by experienced veterinary professionals.
- Our facility provides fear-free veterinary care with luxury boarding accommodations.
- Trained staff schedules five daily outdoor sessions for boarding guests.
- We implement gentle grooming techniques without muzzles or forceful methods.
- Complimentary baths accompany vaccination services for added value.
What people say
Well taken care of
Happy and beautiful
Great experience
Loved on
Pampering experts
Services
Pet Hotel
Our luxury pet hotel provides homelike accommodations with personalized care for dogs and cats during owner absences. Each guest enjoys spacious rooms with glass doors, soothing TV ambiance, and five daily outdoor breaks. The environment reduces separation anxiety through consistent routines and socialization under staff supervision.
Spa Services
The spa offers stress-free grooming with therapeutic baths, de-shedding treatments, and customized skincare protocols. Gentle techniques prioritize pet comfort without muzzles, using treats and breaks to ensure positive experiences. Services improve coat health while addressing allergies through veterinary-prescribed medicated treatments.
Vet Services
Our veterinary team provides preventive care with fear-free physical exams conducted on soft blankets or in owner laps. Services include vaccinations with complimentary baths, chronic condition management, and alternative therapies like cold laser treatment. The focus remains on creating customized wellness plans for long-term health.
Doggie Daycare
Structured daycare groups socialize dogs based on personality profiles through supervised play and training activities. Each guest receives tailored exercise plans with options for active play or quiet exploration. The program develops social skills while ensuring safety through behavioral screening and staff-guided interactions.
At Home Care
Professional caregivers provide in-home visits for medication administration, feeding, walks, and companion care during owner absences. Services extend to cat care, plant watering, and household tasks with flexible scheduling options. The program ensures pets maintain regular routines without relocation stress.
People
Dr. Margaret Brady
Veterinarian
Passionate veterinary professional with over two decades of experience designing fear-free wellness programs for companion animals.
Nicole
Hotel Manager
Organizational expert coordinating daily operations and staff training to maintain high standards of guest comfort and safety.
Haley
Groomer
Specialized in canine coat care using three-step de-shedding processes that significantly reduce household hair accumulation.
Micah
Pet Companion
Dedicated animal caretaker building strong bonds with guests through individualized attention and behavioral understanding.
Questions
What should pets bring for boarding stays?
Bring regular food, special treats, medications with instructions, and comfort items like beds or toys. Vaccination records required.
Can I tour the facility before boarding?
Yes, we encourage pre-visit tours and fun visits to help pets acclimate to the environment comfortably.
How does veterinary care handle medical emergencies?
An on-site veterinarian monitors all guests with immediate access to treatment protocols and owner communication.
What exercise options exist for boarding pets?
Five daily outdoor breaks included, with optional Dog Camp playgroups tailored to individual energy levels and sociability.
How do you address pet anxiety during stays?
Customized comfort strategies include consistent routines, quiet spaces, and veterinary-prescribed anxiety-reduction techniques.
