Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Pet's Home Away From Home in Flint
Founded in 2018, The FURlough Dog Daycare & Pet Resort was created to address the growing need for reliable pet care in Flint, Michigan. Our mission stems from personal experience: after years of struggling to find trustworthy care for our own pets, we recognized the importance of a safe, loving environment for animals when their families are away. With 30 years of combined business expertise, our team has built a facility that prioritizes pet well-being through supervised play, socialization, and comfortable accommodations. We specialize in catering to dogs of all sizes and feline companions, offering separate play areas, climate-controlled spaces, and live webcams for owner peace of mind. Our certified staff is trained to handle individual dietary needs, medication administration, and behavioral monitoring, ensuring each pet receives personalized attention.By combining decades of operational experience with a passion for animal welfare, we deliver a home-away-from-home experience that emphasizes safety, enrichment, and transparency. Our commitment to quality care is reflected in our spacious indoor/outdoor play areas, structured socialization programs, and dedication to understanding each pet's unique needs. We maintain strict protocols for health checks, cleaning, and staff training to uphold industry standards while fostering trust with pet owners. This combination of professional expertise and genuine compassion positions us as a dependable choice for local pet families.
Services
Doggie Daycare
Pet Overnight Care
Feline Accommodations
Boarding Services
Live Webcam Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of combined pet care expertise from our leadership team
- Our certified staff provides personalized attention to each pet's needs
- Dedicated play areas for different dog sizes and separate feline accommodations
- Live webcams allow real-time pet monitoring for owners
- Climate-controlled facilities with structured socialization programs
Services
Doggie Daycare
Supervised interactive play sessions for dogs in secure environments. Our program includes size-segregated play areas, structured socialization opportunities, and continuous staff monitoring. Pets enjoy both indoor comfort spaces and outdoor exercise zones with live webcam access for owners to check on their pets throughout the day.
Pet Overnight Care
Comfortable lodging accommodations for extended stays. Features include climate-controlled suites, multiple daily play sessions, and personalized care routines. We maintain separate sleeping quarters for different pet sizes and provide medication administration according to owner instructions throughout the stay.
Feline Accommodations
Specialized housing for cats in a stress-free environment. Our cat-only areas feature elevated perches, scratching posts, and quiet spaces away from dog activity zones. Staff provides gentle interaction while maintaining strict separation from canine guests to ensure feline comfort.
Live Webcam Monitoring
Real-time video access to observe pet activities remotely. Owners can check on their pets' well-being through secure online portals, viewing multiple play areas and common spaces at any time during operating hours for added peace of mind.
Socialization Programs
Structured interaction sessions that teach proper pet behavior through peer engagement. Our programs help dogs develop social skills, learn appropriate play behavior, and build confidence through guided group activities led by experienced staff members.
People
Jody Blackburn
Owner
With 30 years of business management experience, Jody founded The FURlough after personal struggles finding quality pet care. She oversees daily operations and ensures the facility maintains its commitment to pet well-being and owner satisfaction.
Cory
General Manager
Cory manages staff operations and facility logistics. He implements care protocols and supervises the team to maintain consistent service quality across all pet care programs offered at The FURlough.
Jenna
Dog Whisperer
Jenna specializes in canine behavior assessment and socialization. She evaluates dogs' temperaments to determine appropriate play groups and works with pets needing extra behavioral support during their stays.
Dave
Operations Specialist
Dave handles facility maintenance and safety protocols. He ensures all play areas meet cleanliness standards and maintains equipment to provide a secure environment for both pets and staff.
Jessica
Creative Director
Jessica manages visual communications and pet enrichment programs. She designs engaging environments that stimulate pets while creating welcoming spaces that reflect The FURlough's brand identity.
Questions
What pet care services do you offer?
We provide dog daycare, overnight boarding for dogs and cats, and specialized feline accommodations with separate play areas.
Are your facilities climate-controlled?
Yes, all indoor play and sleeping areas maintain comfortable temperatures year-round for pet safety and comfort.
How do you handle pet medications?
Our staff administers medications exactly as directed by owners during check-in for both daycare and boarding guests.
Can I monitor my pet remotely?
Live webcams allow real-time viewing of play areas so owners can check on their pets throughout the day.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM, Saturday-Sunday 8AM-4PM for pet drop-off and pickups.
How do you separate different pets?
Dogs are grouped by size in separate playrooms, while cats stay in dedicated spaces completely isolated from canine areas.
