Golden Paws

Golden Paws is a Pet Boarding business in Coldwater, MI, located at 37 Darling Dr. The facility provides boarding and grooming services for dogs and cats. Owner Jennifer Rakoske has been grooming in Coldwater since 1993, beginning at a local vet clinic and a pet store before opening Golden Paws in 1997 as a small 700 square foot grooming salon. The business moved to its current location in 2003, expanding to include boarding, training, and daycare services. Groomers Danyelle Stalhood, who joined in 2004, and Chloe, a 2023 graduate of the Michigan School of Canine Cosmetology, are part of the staff. Both Danyelle and Jennifer graduated from the 600-hour program at the Michigan School of Canine Cosmetology in Lansing. The business holds a rating of 4.60 based on customer reviews.

The kennel features 4x6 and 6x6 dog runs that are fully heated and air conditioned. Dogs have access to a large exercise yard enclosed by an 8-foot tall fence with a guide wire along the bottom for safety. Three 6x12 outdoor runs are available during busy times. Only dogs that are well socialized and pass temperament testing are allowed to run together in the yard under supervision. Cats are housed in a separate area, usually in the grooming room, to allow for easy care and human interaction. The business requires specific vaccinations, including Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella for dogs, and FVRCP and FeLV for kittens, along with a negative fecal test. Pets found with fleas are treated at the owner's expense.

Golden Paws maintains a 4.60 rating from its customers. The business has served the Coldwater area for over two decades, offering a clean and secure environment for pets. Its long history and experienced, school-trained staff reflect the trust placed in it by local pet owners.

Golden Paws combines decades of grooming expertise with dedicated boarding facilities to keep pets safe and cared for in Coldwater.

Golden Paws sits on Darling Dr, just a tenth of a mile from South Clay Street and Division Street. It is also about half a mile from Jaycee Park.

BizScoreAI gives Golden Paws a Performance score of 86 out of 100, which reflects fast website loading that keeps visitors engaged and aids search ranking. The business also earns a Discoverability score of 75 out of 100, ensuring AI crawlers can find every page so the business can be recommended by AI assistants.