A woman wearing a black T-shirt and jeans is hugging a large black and white puppy with a curly coat in a fenced outdoor area, with a white fluffy dog nearby.

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is centrally located between Harbor Springs and Petoskey and serves the surrounding communities in northern Michigan.

You can trust your pet will be well cared for by the professional animal caregivers at Little Traverse Bay Humane Society.

Thanks to valuable clients, our pet boarding and grooming service provides critical revenue to provide care for the shelter animals who are awaiting their forever homes.

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Dog Boarding

Each dog and boarded at Little Traverse Bay Humane Society will enjoy a spacious kennel with heated floors, air conditioned kennel in summer, outdoor kennels with heated concrete for warmth in the winter, and over an acre of fenced-in yard to romp and play.

HOURS

Drop Off: Monday-Friday: 2 – 5 p.m.* , Saturday/Sunday: 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Pick Up: Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.**, Saturday/Sunday 8 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

*Early drop off is before 2 p.m. and is an additional $25 per kennel.

**Late pick up is after 12 p.m. and is an additional $25 per kennel.

Dog Boarding Rates‍ ‍

One Dog: $50/night

Additional dogs in same kennel: $30/night

Doggie Daycare while boarding: $15/day (excluding weekends and holidays)

cat boarding

Each cat boarded at Little Traverse Bay Humane Society will enjoy a roomy kitty “condo” of their own, spacious room for kitty to relax and play during the day, and large windows to enjoy the view outdoors.

HOURS

Drop Off: Monday-Sunday: 2-4:30 p.m.*

Pick Up: Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.**

*Early drop off is before 2 p.m. and is an additional $25 per kennel.

**Late pick up is after 12 p.m. and is an additional $25 per kennel.

Cat Boarding Rates

One Cat: $30/night

Additional cat in same kennel: $20/night

  • $5 per KONG (peanut butter, Scient Diet wet food, or pumpkin)


    Add a little enrichment to your pet’s stay! KONGs provide a tasty, engaging activity that helps reduce boredom and promote calm, happy kennel time. Choose peanut butter or pumpkin— both approved favorites! Available for cats and dogs during their stay.

  • $30 (based on availability)


    Send your pet home fresh and clean! Includes a shampoo bath and towel dry. Baths are offered based on staff availability and your pet’s comfort level during their stay.

  • $20 (if pet allows)


    A quick nail trim to keep paws comfortable. Nail trims are performed only if your pet is cooperative and stress-free—your pet’s comfort always comes first.

  • $1 per cup


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  • 15 minutes | $30


    One-on-one enrichment and training sessions led by our trainer, tailored to your dog’s needs. Choose from the following focus areas:

    The Basics
    Loose-leash walking, basic obedience, polite greetings, and social skills.

    Cooperative Care
    Positive practice for exams and grooming: getting on tables, bath time comfort, paw handling for nail trims, brushing, and gentle introductions to cooperative muzzle conditioning.

    Pattern Games
    Structured, predictable games that build recall, impulse control, emotional regulation, and confidence with crates and transitions.

    Extra Curriculars
    Trainer’s choice of fun and enriching activities such as agility, scent work, tricks, and confidence-building games.

  • 1 hour | $100


    Perfect for dogs ready to level up. Includes any combination of four or more Tutor Topics, fully customized to your dog’s needs or your personal goals.

  • 30 minutes | $50


    Can be added to grooming, boarding, or day boarding

    Prepare your dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test while they’re already with us! Dogs will work through the 10 CGC skills and receive a report card highlighting strengths and areas to practice:

    1. Accepting a friendly stranger

    2. Sitting politely for petting

    3. Exam and grooming acceptance

    4. Loose-leash walking

    5. Walking through a crowd

    6. Sit, Down, and Stay on cue

    7. Recall

    8. Reaction to another dog

    9. Reaction to distractions

    10. Supervised separation from owner

    ✨ Bonus: Complete four or more CGC prep sessions and receive a free pretest!

REQUIREMENTS

All animals are required to have current vaccinations from a veterinary clinic before coming to stay with us.