Walnut Ridge Kennels

Walnut Ridge Kennels Your dogs' home away from home! Call or Text us to schedule!
989-269-9039 The kennel started with 10 runs but we quickly added 30 more.
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Walnut Ridge Kennels is family-owned/operated boarding kennel, nestled in a quiet country setting in Huron County, Michigan. Located outside the city of Bad Axe in the "heart" of the Thumb, we have been in existence since 1999. After expanding yet again, we now have the capacity to house 60 dogs. We have spacious 4'x8' chain link runs inside for larger dogs and 3'x6' runs for the smaller dogs. For

the optimal comfort of our guests, the building is climate controlled. Soft music is played throughout the day and night, having a calming effect on the dogs. Outside we have 2 large fenced areas where the dogs are able to exercise and play several times a day. You may bring toys, blankets, treats, etc for your poochie to have during their stay with us. Dogs must be up to date on 3 vaccinations at least one week prior to boarding: bordetella, rabies and distemper. Give us a call if you have any questions or want to schedule! Our Staff: Missy Rooney, Kelsey Connors & Kayla Parrish

11/01/2024

Puppies 1-2-3-4-5
Jack Russell Terrier & Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
About
CHARACTERISTICS~ Curious, Friendly, Playful, Smart, Loves, Affectionate
COAT LENGTH~ Short
Meet Puppies 1-2-3-4-5

This group of 5 puppies were brought to us by their owner/breeder. They are all looking for their forever homes. There are 3 females and two males. they are active pups. They love to go outside in the backyard and play, and boy do they play! After playing, they are all ready to come in, curl up, and have a little nap time. The puppies were raised in the home and have been socialized.
They have been wormed and have had their first puppy shots.
Do one of these furry friends spark your interest in adding to your family ?? For more information regarding our adoption policy, you may telephone the Thumb Animal shelter at 989-375-4204 or you may also e-mail us at [email protected]
We hope to hear from you soon.

NOVEMBER DOG OF THE MONTH: BLAKE🐾🧡
11/01/2024

NOVEMBER DOG OF THE MONTH: BLAKE🐾🧡

10/29/2024

Husky & Shepherd Mix Elkton, MI
About
Characteristics~ Curious, Friendly, Playful, Loyal, Smart
Coat length~ Medium
House-trained~ Yes
Health~ Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
Good in a home with~ Other dogs, children
Sky is ready to start the next chapter in her life. Since she arrived too the shelter she was taken to the vet for her spay. She was tested for heartworm. Happy to report that test came back negative. She was updated on her vaccinations.
She is approx 2 yrs old. She is good with dogs and kids. Cats are unknown. She likes to play outside or just hang out with you. She is packed and ready to start this next chapter. If you are wanting to learn more about Sky you may stop in and meet her, or you can call 989-375-4204

10/19/2024
10/15/2024

5th Annual Dog O We**ie
Dog costume contest.
Where: Thumb Brewery, 6758 Pine St Caseville MI.
When: Saturday Oct 19, 2024 at 10:00am.

Sponsored by Caseville Small Animal Clinic.

October DOG of the Month:PATCH 🐾🥰
10/01/2024

October DOG of the Month:
PATCH 🐾🥰

09/20/2024

Update- ALL ADOPTED!!

Puppies 1 thru 12
Dachshund & Shih Tzu Mix
About
Characteristics~ Affectionate, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loves, Playful
Meet Puppies 1 thru 12
This litter was brought to us ,by the breeder. They say that they had them through thier baby stage, and now it is time for them to find their forever home. There are 6 males, 6 females. some with cute fluffy coats and some with shorter hair. There are black one and brindle ones. All VERY CUTE AND CUDDLY.

They would be the perfect family addition. For information about our adoption process you may contact the Thumb Animal Shelter at 989-375-4204. Call today, these little guys won't be here long.

09/20/2024

Check out At Your Bark-n-Call’s Self Serve Dog Wash! 🧼 🐾

We are beyond grateful to even be nominated for this award..if you have used us for your dogs’ home away from home, plea...
09/09/2024

We are beyond grateful to even be nominated for this award..if you have used us for your dogs’ home away from home, please follow the link to vote for us! We are also nominated for doggy daycare!
Thank you so much! We would not be here, 25 years later, if it wasn’t for our amazing clientele ❤️🐾🐾

Vote your Favorites Now!

September Dog of the Month 🐾🧡Louie
09/06/2024

September Dog of the Month
🐾🧡
Louie

09/01/2024

If you attended our event this year, please comment your photos below!! We love seeing how others enjoyed their evening spent with their dogs at the Ron Forster Memorial Dog Walk! Thank you again to everyone who donated, attended and walked benefiting the Thumb Animal Shelter! 🐾🩷💛🧡❤️💙💜
Photos taken by the great Chris, will be posted later this week on the Thumb Animal Shelter’s page..so keep an eye out 😊

08/30/2024
It may be National Dog Day today, but it’s always dog day for us! Post a picture of your dog in the comment section! 🐾🐾🐾
08/26/2024

It may be National Dog Day today, but it’s always dog day for us!
Post a picture of your dog in the comment section!
🐾🐾🐾

The Bad Axe Tractor Supply is collecting donations for the Thumb Animal Shelter for the entire month of AUGUST! Stop in ...
08/12/2024

The Bad Axe Tractor Supply is collecting donations for the Thumb Animal Shelter for the entire month of AUGUST! Stop in and support! 🐾💜🩷❤️

Stripe and Bandit 7 weeksPM me for information
08/10/2024

Stripe and Bandit 7 weeks
PM me for information

Stop out to Tractor Supply TOMORROW to adopt your new best friend & grab a T-shirt for our event while you are there! 💜🐾
08/09/2024

Stop out to Tractor Supply TOMORROW to adopt your new best friend & grab a T-shirt for our event while you are there! 💜🐾

ADOPTION EVENT
Where: Tractor Supply, Bad. Axe MI.
When: Saturday, August 10th, 2024. From 10:30am until 1:00pm.
We will also have T-shirts available to purchase. All proceeds benefit the dogs in need.
Stop in and meet some of the dogs searching for family's!

Now hiring and looking for someone ASAP!WE'RE HIRING! Full-Time & Part-Time Kennel attendants needed. EXPERIENCE WITH DO...
08/08/2024

Now hiring and looking for someone ASAP!

WE'RE HIRING! Full-Time & Part-Time Kennel attendants needed.

EXPERIENCE WITH DOGS A MUST!!! Must be hard-working, dependable, trust worthy and be able to listen and take direction. Must have a love for dogs and a nurturing attitude! We are a fast-paced environment and require workers to be on their feet for the duration of their shift. We perform heavy cleaning, care for all sizes and breeds of dogs, and work weekends/holidays. We are looking for workers with a willingness to learn, work at a fast pace, flexible schedule, multitasking abilities, good interpersonal and communication skills. You do not need extensive dog experience to apply.

Please fill out the following google form to apply: https://forms.gle/Ne9Yi8MZybCnpa568
Please contact Missy if you have any questions 989-269-9039

Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

We were so busy that we forgot about posting July Dog of the Month, so we have TWO for August!!!Say 'HELLO' to BO & TARG...
08/06/2024

We were so busy that we forgot about posting July Dog of the Month, so we have TWO for August!!!
Say 'HELLO' to BO & TARGET!
🐾❤️

WE'RE HIRING! Full-Time & Part-Time Kennel attendants needed. EXPERIENCE WITH DOGS A MUST!!! Must be hard-working, depen...
07/31/2024

WE'RE HIRING! Full-Time & Part-Time Kennel attendants needed.

EXPERIENCE WITH DOGS A MUST!!! Must be hard-working, dependable, trust worthy and be able to listen and take direction. Must have a love for dogs and a nurturing attitude! We are a fast-paced environment and require workers to be on their feet for the duration of their shift. We perform heavy cleaning, care for all sizes and breeds of dogs, and work weekends/holidays. We are looking for workers with a willingness to learn, work at a fast pace, flexible schedule, multitasking abilities, good interpersonal and communication skills. You do not need extensive dog experience to apply.

Please fill out the following google form to apply: https://forms.gle/Ne9Yi8MZybCnpa568
Please contact Missy if you have any questions 989-269-9039

Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

Address

1788 Thompson Road
Bad Axe, MI
48413

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm
Saturday 7:30am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm
Sunday 7:30am - 1pm
3pm - 6pm

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Week 7 dog class
Week 7 dog class

Week 7 of Tuesday night DOG CLASS 🐾 introduced DOWNS & working on sit-stays! Great work everyone!! 👍🏼

Tuesday evening Dog Class is 6 weeks in and it’s amazing to see the progress everyone is making! Keep up the good work!! 🐾👍🏼
Tuesday evening Dog Class is 6 weeks in and it’s amazing to see the progress everyone is making! Keep up the good work!! 🐾👍🏼

Tuesday evening dog class is 6 weeks in and everyone is doing a fantastic job working with their dogs’! Keep up the good work! 🐾👍🏼

3 weeks into our Dog Obedience Class and what an improvement already!! Keep up the good work 🐾👍🏼

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Week 8 DOG CLASS🧡🐾 working on sit stays, distractions and down stays. Great work everyone!

✅Week 6 Dog Obedience Class. Continued working on sit-stays and added in distractions and distance. Keep up the good work! 🐾👏🏼🐶

Week 5. Working sit stays and distractions. Great job everyone! 🐾👍🏼

If you are looking for a dog to add to your family, please visit the Thumb Animal Shelter. There are dogs of all ages, sizes & breeds. ❤️🐾 Please share so that way we can get these dogs’ a FURever HOME!

Week 4 Dog Obedience Class; starting sit-stays. Great job everyone!! 🐾👍🏼

Week 3 Dog Obedience Class 🐾

Week 2 of Tuesday night Dog Class! 👍🏼🐾❤️

First night of our newest session of DOG CLASS! One week down, 10 more to go! Great job everyone! 🐾👍🏼

Thursday night dog class starting downs. Great work everyone! 🐾🙌🏼

Week 9: Tuesday night dog class. Working on recalls, sit/down stays and heeling! Great work everyone!! 🐾

Thursday night dog class…working on sit stays! 🐾

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Walnut Ridge Kennels is family-owned/operated boarding kennel, nestled in a quiet country setting in Huron County, Michigan. Located outside the city of Bad Axe in the "heart" of the Thumb, we have been in existence since 1999. The kennel started with 10 runs but we quickly added 30 more. After expanding yet again, we now have the capacity to house 60 dogs. We have spacious 4'x8' chain link runs inside for larger dogs and 3'x6' runs for the smaller dogs. For the optimal comfort of our guests, the building is climate controlled. Soft music is played throughout the day and night, having a calming effect on the dogs. Outside we have 2 large fenced areas where the dogs are able to exercise and play several times a day. You may bring toys, blankets, treats, etc for your poochie to have during their stay with us. Dogs’ must be up to date on 3 vaccinations, Bordetella, Rabies & Distemper. Give us a call if you have any questions or want to schedule! Our Staff: Kelsey Connors, Missy Rooney, Taylor Stokan & Leah Stringer.

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