Tiny's Place Luxury Cat Boarding

At Tiny's Place Cat Boarding, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and comfort for your feline friends. Our team of professionals, led by owner and operator Denise Saxon, is passionate about ensuring that every cat who stays with us receives the love, attention, and care they deserve. We understand that your cat is more than just a pet; they are a cherished member of your family.

Our team has years of experience in the veterinary industry, and we are committed to creating a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable environment for all of our feline guests. Our facility is designed with the comfort and well-being of cats in mind, offering spacious and cozy living spaces that cater to their unique needs and personalities. We believe that every cat is special and should be treated as such, which is why we provide personalized attention and care to each and every cat that stays with us.

Our Services

In addition to our extraordinary boarding facility, we also offer a range of additional services to cater to the needs of your feline friend. These include Medicated Boarding, Pet Taxi, and Grooming services. Our Medicated Boarding service is designed for cats who require medication during their stay, including pill and fluid administration and injections. Our team is trained and experienced in providing this type of care, and we work closely with you and your veterinarian to ensure that your cat receives the best possible care.

Our Pet Taxi service is designed for busy pet owners who may not have the time to drop off or pick up their kitty. We understand that life can be hectic, and we are here to help. Our Grooming service is perfect for cats who need a bit of TLC during their stay. We can trim their nails and ensure they look and feel their best.

Meet Our Team

Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing the highest quality of care for your feline friends.

Denise Saxon, CVT, MBA

Owner, Operator

Denise has spent the majority of her life in the company of animals. She has worked in the veterinary industry for over 25 years, and has experience as a technician, lead technician, veterinary pharmaceutical sales, and practice manager. In 2019, she decided it was time for another change and began building Tiny's Place Luxury Cat Boarding. She has always enjoyed working with cats and has a deep understanding of their unique needs and personalities.

Kendrick Johnsen

Associate Facility Manager

Kendrick was born in the Skagit Valley, WA and moved to SW Washington in 1990. Since graduating high school in 1996, he has done a variety of jobs including roofing loader, truck driver, delivery driver, restaurant worker, and finally veterinary kennel assistant. In addition to living with a menagerie of pets, which includes 2 cats, he found he had a knack for working with animals and that is what he enjoys doing with his life. That makes him a perfect fit for Tiny's Place Luxury Cat Boarding. Cats find his calm demeanor soothing and familiar.

Emmi

Emmi has been a lifelong animal lover and cats are her absolute favorite! She grew up here in Vancouver, WA and unfortunately was never able to have pets growing up due to a parent with allergies. After completing a transfer degree at Clark College, she graduated from UW Seattle with a Bachelor's in Arts, focusing on Geography. Before Tiny's she worked at a dog boarding and daycare facility for two years until she realized that she would much rather work with cute cats all day instead. Emmi started riding horses in 2020 as a Covid-friendly outdoor activity and hasn't stopped since; when she isn't at Tiny's she stays at the barn all day long working for the trainer there. In her spare time she enjoys horseback riding, cuddling barn cats, and indoor rock climbing at The Source on Main Street.

Tiny

Proprietor

In 2012 Denise's mother's dog passed away suddenly. Since she was elderly with dementia, oftentimes a pet was all she could relate to. She had always continued to talk about Simon the family cat from Denise's childhood, so Denise looked for Siamese on the OHS website. As luck would have it, there was the picture of the rare Siamese kitten! She drove directly there and adopted Tiny that evening. When he came home, Tiny only weighed 3.5lbs (thus his name). He had just been neutered and Denise wanted to keep an eye on him before turning him over to her elderly parents. She got the flu during that time and during her time on the couch Tiny crawled under her chin and slept there with her during her recovery time. The flu went away, but the love was there to stay. Denise went back to OHS and got her Mom a different cat. Tiny stayed with Denise! Since then Tiny enjoys his carrier and the car. He is very fond of his dogs and wants to go where they go. As a result he has gone to work several times as well as camping at the beach.

At Tiny's Place Cat Boarding, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and comfort for your feline friends. Our team of professionals is passionate about ensuring that every cat who stays with us receives the love, attention, and care they deserve. We understand that your cat is more than just a pet; they are a cherished member of your family. We look forward to meeting you and your feline friend soon!