--- title: "Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa — Minneapolis, MN" url: "https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/animal-inn-pet-resort-and-spa/" updated: "2026-10-20" data_pulled: "2026-10-20" census_at: "2026-10-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa Pet boarding service in Lake Elmo, MN — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Minneapolis, MN (https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/). **★4.8 from 503 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, daycare, training, grooming - **Address:** 8611 34th St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 - **Phone:** (651) 777-0255 - **Website:** https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink&utm_content=home - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Animal%20Inn%20Pet%20Resort%20%26%20Spa&query_place_id=ChIJgQxeiXnNslIRAFeg_ML16Eo ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Tuesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Wednesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Thursday | 6 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Friday | 6 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM | | Sunday | 11 AM–12 PM, 3–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Cats board in their own condos in a dog-free section — facility's words: "All of our cat boarding guests have their own special cat condos in a dog-free section of our indoor-only cat lodging facility." (https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink&utm_content=home) - **If a dog is sick:** Owners are told if something is going around or their dog was exposed to an illness — facility's words: "If something is going around we are sure to let you know and let you know if we know your pup has been exposed to an illness" (https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/dog-daycare/) - **Senior dogs:** Special Care Package is designed for older pets or pets with special needs — facility's words: "The Special Care Package is specifically designed for the older pet or those pets with special needs" (https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $54.95 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $37.95 per day > “Dog Lodging Rates starting as low as $54.95! ... Single Day (Flat Rate) $37.95 (Plus Tax and Pet Care Warranty)” Source: https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/ (daycare: https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/dog-daycare/) — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 7 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Every guest must be current on the following vaccinations prior to a lodging or spa visit. Rabies Distemper/Parvo Virus Combo (DA2PP or DHLPP) Bordetella Canine Influenza.” — https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/ - **Bordetella lead time:** 10 days before arrival > “All vaccines are to be administered at least 10 days prior to visit.” — https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/ - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “We also require a negative fecal test result which will show your dog is free from any internal parasites. We accept fecal results from within the last year.” — https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/ - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All dogs participating in group play are required to complete an assessment prior to their stay in order to determine their play style and best fit prior to boarding.” — https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “We so provide daylodging/private daycare to dogs who are not able to play with other dogs. In this instance they would have several one on one playtimes with a staff member during the day.” — https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/dog-daycare/faqs/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “With over 40,000 square feet of fenced in outdoor play area we have with large, fun play yards for your pet to enjoy the outdoors.” — https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink&utm_content=home - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food > “Can I bring my dog’s own food? Expand Absolutely, we just ask that you bag each meal separately. We do also have a house food available on request for $2 per meal.” — https://www.animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ## Licensing Minnesota does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Board of Animal Health runs a kennel license (Minn. Stat. 347.31 to 347.40; $15 a year), but it is defined by where the animals came from, not by boarding. The Board's application page lists 'Training and boarding facilities' and 'Doggy daycare facilities' among the facilities it does not license, and adds that local ordinances may require licensing. Minneapolis City Code 63.140 requires a license to keep any place for 'any other form of care for hire of any animal', and its zoning code defines 'Animal boarding' as keeping animals 'day or overnight' for a fee. Neither the ordinances nor the city's license page say in terms that a boarding or daycare business must hold that license. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/ ## How to cite Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa, Lake Elmo, MN. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/animal-inn-pet-resort-and-spa/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/minneapolis-mn/animal-inn-pet-resort-and-spa.json