Kirkwood Bark & Lounge Doggy Daycare & Boarding

06/19/2024

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVM to the Pack! Dr. Lia Gross is joining the Deer Creek Animal Hospital team in Phoenix, AZ, though she is originally from New Mexico! Dr, Gross graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing in a primary care veterinary setting for over 10 years. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband Jordan and their three dogs - Kylee, Dante, and Chaos.

06/03/2024

Due to the events of the F3 tornado that hit the Valley View & Sanger, TX area, the Animal Hospital on Milam Road's wonderful staff has gone out into the community & rescued many fur babies and brought them back into the clinic for shelter and care.

There are many pups that they have under their care as well as that have needed treatment. One of their lovely guests is named Willow & was found on the side of the road by a wonderful human & she has a broken leg & pelvis that needs an important extensive surgery! Funds will go towards Willow's surgery, vaccinations, medications, & other treated injuries! They also have some pups that have found their owners but will be staying at the clinic at no cost due to their homes being destroyed or them being hospitalized themselves that funds will go towards.

We would love your help in raising money! These sweet babies have been through so much trauma already & we appreciate absolutely everything that this community has already done to help them! If you feel led to donate to the cause, please use this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-tornadoaffected-dogs-in-sanger

05/24/2024

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, several of our frontline workers across various regions and teams produced our first ever field-led training on Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace! This amazing team collaborated so well to produce a very informative, educational, and engaging workshop to continue our mission of building cultures of wellness, inclusion, and trust in our centers. Ayesha Sosa, Marissa Burcham, Kelli Call, and Zachary Paul and their fabulous advisor Christie Germans are shining examples of and our values! Thank you for reminding all of us that

05/16/2024

Last week, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Destination Pet’s field leaders participated in QPR Gatekeeper training and certification with none other than the incredible Dr. Mia Cary. QPR stands for “Question, Persuade, Refer” and is a data-driven and conversation-based way of supporting folks who are experiencing su***de ideation.

In our commitment to being the provider of choice for pets and those who care for them (feel free to tweak), we believe that workplace wellbeing starts with ensuring our leaders have the training and resources to create cultures and practices of wellbeing in their pet and vet care centers.

05/06/2024

For the month of May we would love to spotlight Marissa Dube, the Manager at Pet Resort & Spa Inc. ! Please see a few words from Marissa below - we're so grateful to have such a passionate and pet-obsessed pack member!!

"Destination Pet has changed my life for the better, I am thriving working here- and so are my dogs! With my work history in animal care, fostering/rescuing dogs and my passion for animals makes coming to work like going to my second home. I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to grow with this wonderful company, I am excited to see where I’ll go in the future. There’s a difference between a manager and an owner, and I’m that difference. I love Norwichtown Pet Resort and Spa and I am so proud of how far it’s come."

04/22/2024

With Yourgi Refur a Friend, referring your pet center to friends means earning $25 cash rewards for everyone! There’s no limit, either. Keep referring us to your friends and keep earning cash rewards every time they complete their first appointment. Spread the word, share the love, and let the rewards roll in! Visit yourgipet.com/refur-a-friend/ to start referring your friends today!

04/11/2024

Pawsitively rewarding news! Every time you refer a friend to your favorite pet center through the Yourgi app or portal, and they complete their first appointment, you’ll both get a $25 reward. Visit yourgipet.com/refur-a-friend/ to start referring your friends today!

03/26/2024

We are excited to announce the appointment of Leviathan Winn as our new Chief Financial Officer.

Leviathan brings more than 20 years of finance, mergers & acquisitions, strategy, digital and retail services experience.

Prior to Destination Pet, Leviathan served as the Chief Financial Officer at Zulily, a leading e-commerce company within Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA). In that position, he was responsible for the finance function and the transformation efforts for Zulily and led it to a successful sale. Prior to that, Leviathan was the CFO at Qdoba Mexican Eats, Taco Bell and served as an Audit Committee Board Member for Smart & Final, where he helped lead a successful sale to Grupo Comercial Chedraui (BMV: CHDRAUI).

Leviathan joins Destination Pet as we seek to lead the pet industry with our pet-centric approach to integrated care. We welcome Leviathan to our pack!

03/19/2024

Pet Parents – don’t forget that it pays to Refur a Friend! Yourgi, your guide to your pet’s best life, wants you to earn endless $25 cash rewards from PayPal, Uber, or Amazon – just for referring your favorite Yourgi network pet center to your friends. Not only will your friends get the best care for their pets, but they’ll also get a great app and a $25 cash reward! Visit yourgipet.com/refur-a-friend/ to start referring your friends today!

03/19/2024

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our first-ever veterinary wellness clinic within the NY Dog Spa & Hotel at 32 W. 25th St., NY. This innovative concept, a collaboration with Vetted Pet Health will now allow us to provide pet parents with veterinary services in selected Destination Pet premium pet resort locations already offering daycare, boarding, grooming, or training services. This partnership mirrors the convenience of human Minute Clinics, like those found in CVS, but tailored to meet the unique pet parenting needs: wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, consultations on allergies, anxiety, and nutrition, as well as advanced testing.

02/08/2024

We’re pleased to announce we’ve partnered with CareCredit, the health and wellness credit card that makes it easy to pay for the care for your pet needs to stay happy and healthy. CareCredit has helped millions of pet owners like you be financially ready for a Lifetime of Care for their pets with special financing options - a way to pay that’s as friendly as your pet.

To apply today visit carecredit.com/apply and follow the simple steps. You’ll get a credit decision in seconds and if approved you can use your card immediately!

02/07/2024

New pup? Grooming not only keeps your pet looking and smelling great, but it’s also essential for good health. Save 20% on your first groom!

02/03/2024

Thank you to all our hard-working military members, veterans, first responders, teachers, and their spouses. Please enjoy our 10% appreciation discount.

01/12/2024

Treat your pet to a STAYcation and SAVE! Our Staycation Flash Sale is live now - buy 5 nights of boarding or 10 days of daycare and get 2 FREE! These special "staycation" packages must be used by 1/31. If you've got multiple pets, they can share the love (and the package). This limited-time offer ends 1/14 so don't wait - head to our customer portal or give us a call to buy your package today!

*Packages expire 17 days from date of purchase. Must use all credits by 1/31/24. Valid on most popular boarding rate and full days of daycare. Dogs must pass meet and greet to attend daycare. Other restrictions may apply.

01/05/2024

Happy New Year! Don't forget to sign your 2024 service agreement through our customer portal. We can't wait to see you and your furry friend!

12/21/2023

Is your pup wreaking holiday havoc throughout your household? Bring them to doggie daycare! We're ready to keep your pup entertained while you take care of last-minute errands and post-hosting hassles.

12/20/2023

We know it can be scary to board your fur baby. But don't worry - your pet's safety while they board with us is our top priority! We have a number of policies, procedures, and add-ons available to help protect your pet.

Our safety standards and procedures have been developed in partnership with veterinarians in the Yourgi network. We follow strict cleaning protocols and use the same disinfectant that NASA uses to keep our facility as clean as possible. Vaccinations are required to board with us - call us or visit our website to learn more. And last but not least, we offer two great safety-focused add-ons: "Peace of Mind" & "Peace of Mind+". Peace of Mind provides reimbursement of any veterinary costs up to $500 per visit/$1,000 per year in eligible veterinary expenses for illnesses or injuries that occur due to their visit with us. Peace of Mind+ includes our Peace of Mind coverage plus fun extras to make your pet's stay safe AND fun.

Contact us if you have any questions about boarding safety for your furry friend.

12/18/2023

Heads up pet parents! We have a new add-on for your holiday boarding stay called Peace of Mind +. It’s like our regular Peace of Mind vet coverage add-on, but kicked up a notch. For only $10/day, you get the POM injury and illness coverage, PLUS daily puppy postcards filled with pics and updates, PLUS a waterless shampoo spa treatment when your pet checks out. Call to sign up or learn more. And if POM+ isn’t for you, ask us about other add-ons too!

11/27/2023

We are excited to announce the appointment of Aaron Shafran as our new Chief Digital Marketing Officer. Aaron served previously as Global Vice President of Product and Strategy for Customer Service, Remote Sales, and New Ventures at IKEA and Global Vice President, leading the reimagination of the Bonvoy Mobile App into a travel companion at Marriott.

Aaron joins Destination Pet as we seek to lead the digital transformation of the pet industry with our data driven personalized and integrated approach to marketing, our mobile application Yourgi and our pet-centric approach to integrated care. We welcome Aaron to our pack!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from our pack to yours! We hope you and all your furry friends have a paw-some holiday!

11/14/2023

Destination Pet honors and celebrates Our Pack of caring, compassionate and pet-obsessed practice managers during this week of Practice Managers Appreciation Week. We can't thank you enough for all that you do!

11/10/2023

Lots of industry changes-- come work for a trustworthy partner who values your commitment to pet care.

11/09/2023

Our VP of Mergers and Acquisitions, John Maresh loved the opportunity to present to a full room yesterday at the Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo in Hershey, PA. His presentation "Grow With The End In Mind" gave attendees a list of best practices to implement now to increase profitability and efficiencies. These conferences allow us to grow our industry and elevate the love and lives of pets and the businesses proud to serve them.

11/06/2023

In honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, take time to get involved by adopting, fostering, volunteering or donating to your local shelter. It's a great time to make sure they are supported and ready for the winter season.

11/02/2023

November is National Senior Pet Month. They might be getting older, but they still have so much love to give. Be sure to celebrate with your favorite pets or consider fostering or adopting those who deserve the best care in their later years.

10/26/2023

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10/18/2023

Our Veterinary Technicians wear many hats, but we couldn’t do it without them. Thank you to our many techs who love your pets like their own!

10/17/2023

We’re having a doggy daycare flash sale! GET 2 DAYS FREE when you buy a 10-day package. This sale won’t be around long, so make sure you buy fast!

*All dogs must pass their meet & greet to qualify for daycare. Package expires 12/31/23.

10/16/2023

Hey busy pet parents, don’t miss out on this doggy daycare special. Get your first day of daycare free! Your pup will love the fun, you’ll love the FREE. Book your free meet & greet today, and come, sit, and stay a while. *New daycare customers only.

10/16/2023

We are so grateful to our great Vet Tech packmates who serve many roles and responsibilities. They are truly trustworthy partners who elevate the love and lives of pets every day!

10/12/2023

The only thing worse than a trip to the vet is the bill that comes after. Routine preventive care and unexpected health expenses can get pricey. That’s why PetPartners and Yourgi are giving 10% off pet health insurance – exclusively for our clients. Learn more by heading to our website!

https://www.barkandlounge.net/about/Pet-insurance/

10/11/2023

Nearly 1/3 of pet owners who have an overweight pet believe their pet has a normal body condition. Excess weight puts pets at increased risk for developing various diseases. A healthy pet is a happy pet. Talk to your vet today about simple solutions to this complex challenge or learn more at https://www.petobesityprevention.org/ .

10/10/2023

***Spoiler Alert*** Something paw-some is coming your way. Here’s a hint: it’s flashy, both you and your dog will love it, and it will save you money. Can you guess what it is? Come back 10/17 to find out!

10/03/2023

Your next best friend is waiting for you! October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate.

09/28/2023

BIG NEWS: PetPartners Pet Insurance and Yourgi, your guide to your pet’s best life, have teamed up to deliver 10% off pet health insurance – exclusively for our clients! When your furry family member has health coverage, you can worry less, love more. Use code YOURGI for 10% off. Get your free quote today!

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09/26/2023

Calling all friendly doggies to come have fun at daycare. FIRST DAY FREE! Come check it out - no obligation. Pups will make friends, get exercise, and just have the best time. We know they’ll love it. Book a free meet & greet today! *New daycare customers only.

09/26/2023

Going to Orlando? We look forward to seeing you there. Be sure to stop by our booth #143 and let's discuss growing your pet business together!

09/25/2023

Don't let your pet suffer in silence. September is Pet Pain Awareness Month. It's important to stay alert to any changes in behavior including altered activity level, daily habits or appetite. If you suspect anything, schedule a vet appointment immediately.

09/20/2023

As a trustworthy partner, we want to create an environment where vets can thrive. Destination Pet is excited to join the elite class of less than 20% of employers to eliminate the non-compete clause in employment contracts. Looking for a fulfilling and rewarding position centered around delivering exceptional pet care? We are actively hiring at over 20 locations. Join Our Pack. Check out all of our openings here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/46737c42-33fc-4aa1-8e06-e624b9e2ebf0/Destination-Pet-LLC

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09/18/2023

Going on a fall getaway and stressed about what to do with your pets? Don’t go nuts – leave them with us! We’ll give them a fun, safe place to stay while you’re away. Plus, you can make their stay even more special with fun boarding add-ons! Fall boarding spots go fast, so book today.