Business Details
7 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Pet's Home Away From Home in Shenandoah, IA
Healthy Tails Retreat was founded in 2019 by Dr. Margaret Brady, who envisioned a home-like environment where pets receive personalized, stress-free care. Our team specializes in pet boarding, grooming, veterinary services, and at-home pet care, prioritizing comfort and well-being. With upscale hotel-style rooms, therapeutic spa treatments, and fear-free veterinary care, we cater to pets' physical and emotional needs.Our staff, including certified groomers and trained pet companions, ensures each animal receives individual attention. We offer 24/7 emergency care, pain management therapies, and customized wellness plans, reflecting our commitment to excellence in pet care.
Services
Pet Hotel
Spa Services
Vet Services
Doggie Daycare
At-Home Care
Dog Grooming
Therapeutic Baths
Pain Management
Dietary Evaluation
VIP Club
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 personalized pet care with experienced veterinary professionals.
- Our home-like environment reduces pet stress during boarding and visits.
- Complimentary baths with vaccinations ensure added value for clients.
- Specialized pain management therapies using cold laser technology improve pet wellness.
- Trained staff evaluates pet personalities to ensure safe social interactions.
What people say
Loved on and well taken care of
Happy and beautiful after spa day
Great experience for pets
Experts at pet socialization
Personalized care plans
Services
Pet Hotel
Our luxury pet hotel offers stress-free boarding in upscale, home-like rooms. Pets enjoy personalized care, five daily patio breaks, and socialization opportunities. Special accommodations include medication administration, dietary needs, and complementary baths with vaccinations, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Spa Services
Therapeutic grooming services include de-shedding, medicated baths, and nail trims using gentle techniques. Our spa focuses on pet comfort, minimizing stress through treats and play breaks. Monthly visits help reduce shedding and improve skin and coat health.
Vet Services
Fear-free veterinary care emphasizes preventative health, pain management, and chronic condition treatment. Services include vaccinations, skin evaluations, and cold laser therapy. Exams occur in relaxed settings with flexible scheduling to reduce pet anxiety.
Doggie Daycare
Dog Camp provides socialization and exercise in supervised playgroups tailored to personality types. Active dogs enjoy fetch, while gentle pets explore calmly. Hotel guests receive discounted access, promoting physical and mental stimulation through structured activities.
At-Home Care
Our bonded pet nannies offer in-home care for feeding, medication, walks, and companionship. Services cater to busy schedules or pets preferring familiar environments. Custom plans include puppy care, senior support, and plant maintenance during absences.
People
Dr. Margaret Brady
Veterinarian
Dr. Brady founded Healthy Tails Retreat to provide gentle, fear-free veterinary care in a home-like setting. With decades of experience, she specializes in preventative health and pain management therapies.
Nicole
Hotel Manager
Nicole oversees daily hotel operations, ensuring pets' stays are comfortable and stress-free. She coordinates staff to maintain high care standards and personalized attention for all guests.
Haley
Groomer
Haley specializes in stress-free grooming with a three-step de-shedding process. Her expertise ensures pets look and feel their best while minimizing anxiety during spa visits.
Micah
Pet Companion
Micah provides hands-on care for boarding pets, focusing on individual needs and comfort. He builds relationships with animals to ensure they feel safe and loved during their stay.
Questions
What should I bring for my pet's stay?
Bring food, medications with instructions, favorite bed/blanket, and toys. We provide bowls and amenities but recommend familiar items for comfort.
Can I tour the facility before boarding?
Yes, we encourage pre-stay tours to familiarize pets and owners with our home-like environment and staff.
How are medical emergencies handled?
Our on-staff veterinarian supervises care. We contact owners immediately and discuss treatment options if pets become ill during their stay.
Do you accommodate pets with special needs?
Yes, we administer medications, provide dietary support, and offer pain management therapies for pets with chronic conditions.
How much exercise will my dog get?
Dogs go outside five times daily for breaks and play. Dog Camp offers additional socialization and activity opportunities for active pets.