Business Details
Your Trusted Pet Boarding Facility in Motley, MN
At Four Legged Lodge, we are dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for your pets when you're away. Our locally owned and operated facility prioritizes personalized care, ensuring each pet receives individual attention tailored to their unique routines and needs. With a small, attentive staff, we foster a home-away-from-home atmosphere that sets us apart from other boarding facilities. Our founder, Julie Hoffman, established this business after recognizing the lack of trustworthy pet care options for her own dog, driving our commitment to quality and compassion. We maintain structured daily routines, including outdoor exercise and bathroom breaks every 2-4 hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00-8:00 PM, to ensure pets feel secure and happy.Transparency and communication are central to our approach, as we encourage advance reservations and detailed discussions about each pet's requirements. Our facility's location near Motley, Minnesota, combined with our focused care model, addresses common concerns about pet boarding. We specialize in creating positive experiences through consistent interaction and attention to detail, mirroring the care pets receive at home. Our operational philosophy emphasizes trustworthiness, expertise in pet behavior, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of animal welfare. By limiting capacity and prioritizing individualized attention, we ensure every pet in our care receives the same level of devotion they would from their owners.
Services
Pet Boarding
Individual Care
Exercise & Play
Scheduled Bathroom Breaks
Advance Reservations
Highlights and features
- We provide individualized care tailored to each pet's routine
- Our small facility ensures personalized attention for every animal
- Founder's personal experience drives our commitment to quality care
- Structured outdoor access every 2-4 hours maintains pet comfort
- Home-like environment reduces stress during boarding stays
Services
Pet Boarding
Our pet boarding service provides a safe, home-like environment for dogs when owners are away. We accommodate individual routines with personalized care plans and dedicated attention. Pets enjoy private spaces combined with supervised outdoor access throughout the day.
Individual Care
Each pet receives customized care matching their home routines, including feeding schedules and medication administration. Our small staff-to-pet ratio ensures consistent interaction and behavioral monitoring. This approach maintains familiarity and reduces stress during boarding stays.
Exercise & Play
Dogs receive structured outdoor time every 2-4 hours for exercise, play, and bathroom breaks. Our secure play areas allow safe socialization while maintaining individual attention. Sessions occur from 6:00 AM to 6:00-8:00 PM daily to match natural rhythms.
Scheduled Bathroom Breaks
We maintain regular bathroom schedules with outdoor access every 2-4 hours. This structured approach supports house-training consistency and pet comfort. Breaks occur throughout the day to accommodate different needs and routines.
Advance Reservations
Our reservation system allows booking up to 12 months in advance to ensure availability. We recommend early scheduling for peak travel periods to guarantee space for your pet. This system helps us prepare for each animal's specific requirements ahead of their stay.
People
Julie Hoffman
Owner
Julie founded Four Legged Lodge after struggling to find trustworthy care for her own dog. Her personal experience drives our commitment to quality pet boarding. She oversees daily operations and maintains our high standards of animal care.
Questions
What services does Four Legged Lodge offer?
We provide pet boarding with individualized care, scheduled outdoor access, and personalized attention to match your pet's home routine.
How far in advance can I book reservations?
Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance to ensure availability for your pet's stay.
What makes your facility different from others?
Our small, home-like environment with individual attention and structured routines creates a less stressful experience for boarding pets.
What are your outdoor access schedules?
Pets go outside every 2-4 hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00-8:00 PM daily for exercise, play, and bathroom breaks.
How do you handle special care requirements?
We accommodate specific needs through personalized care plans, including medication administration and customized feeding schedules.
