Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 503 reviews · top 19% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 503 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #29 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$54.95 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
About the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $54.95
- Source
- Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Dog Lodging Rates starting as low as $54.95! ... Single Day (Flat Rate) $37.95 (Plus Tax and Pet Care Warranty)”Open their price page ↗
Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa is a pet boarding in Lake Elmo, MN, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 503 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #29 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $54.95 per night and daycare from $37.95 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $54.95/night
- Daycare rate
- $37.95/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #29 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (503)
- From downtown
- 16.3 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“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.”animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/
Bordetella lead time10 days before arrival
Their words
“All vaccines are to be administered at least 10 days prior to visit.”animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“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.”animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“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.”animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/
Operations3 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“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.”animalinnpetresort.net/dog-daycare/faqs/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“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.”animalinnpetresort.net/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink&utm_content=home
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“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.”animalinnpetresort.net/dog-boarding/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
daycare 54grooming 27cat boarding 14dog training 9comfortable leaving dog 6dog socialization 4board and train 4exhausted dog 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- If a dog is sick
- Owners are told if something is going around or their dog was exposed to an illnessStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Special Care Package is designed for older pets or pets with special needsStated on their website
- Cats
- Cats board in their own condos in a dog-free sectionStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $29.95/night | — | Archived page, 2019-11-21 |
| 2020 | $36.95/night | — | Archived page, 2020-10-28 |
| 2021 | $39.95/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-09 |
| 2022 | $44.95/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-05 |
| 2023 | $44.95/night | — | Archived page, 2023-12-11 |
| 2023 | — | $37.95/day | Archived page, 2023-12-11 |
| 2024 | $44.95/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-09 |
| 2024 | — | $37.95/day | Archived page, 2024-12-09 |
| 2025 | $44.95/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-05 |
| 2025 | — | $37.95/day | Archived page, 2025-10-10 |
| Now | $54.95/night | $37.95/day | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 6 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM–12 PM, 3–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
8611 34th St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
16.3 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa
What services does Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa offer?
Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa is listed as a pet boarding service in Lake Elmo, MN, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $54.95 per night and daycare at $37.95 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Minneapolis median published boarding rate is $56/night.
What vaccines does Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa?
Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #29 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 503 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa, Lake Elmo, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/animal-inn-pet-resort-and-spa/Similar places near Lake Elmo
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