Oak Ridge Pet Boarding of Waconia

Oak Ridge Pet Boarding of Waconia is a pet boarding and daycare facility in Waconia, Minnesota, serving pets and their families across the Lake Minnetonka region. Specializing in individualized care, the business offers dog boarding, cat boarding, daycare, and grooming services, with a strong emphasis on personalized attention for every pet. The facility is family owned and managed by the Swanson family, who have operated it for over 50 years. Located in the peaceful country setting of Minnetrista, it provides a calm, safe environment away from urban noise. With a 4.60 rating based on customer reviews, it is recognized for its compassionate staff, consistent communication, and dedication to each animal’s well-being.

Originally a 1908 dairy barn, the facility was converted into a boarding center in 1967 and expanded in the early 1990s. Today, it features 50 individual rooms, each approximately 3 feet wide and 9 feet long, designed to minimize stress and prevent conflicts through block walls and stainless steel doors. Rooms are assigned based on temperament, size, and individual needs, with options for quiet or active pets, including larger spaces for bigger dogs and smaller areas for tiny breeds. The facility also recently reopened its cat boarding service, housing cats in a dedicated, multi-tiered catio with separate feeding, litter, and sleeping zones, ensuring comfort and safety. Dogs receive multiple daily walks, one-on-one time, and supervised play, with special attention given to older or sensitive pets.

The business serves clients throughout Waconia, Minnetrista, Wayzata, Plymouth, Chanhassen, Minnetonka, and surrounding communities. Its reputation for dependable care, clean accommodations, and consistent personal attention has earned it multiple "Readers Choice" awards from the Laker/Pioneer. Families appreciate the staff’s kindness, timely updates, and the ability to see their pets thrive during their stay.

Oak Ridge Pet Boarding stands out in the Waconia area as a trusted, long-standing provider of compassionate, individualized pet care, combining decades of family experience with thoughtful, modern facility design.