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Happy Tails Pet Resort Cheerful Tails opened in 1996 to cover the requirements of Kentuckiana pets. With over three decades of knowledge in breeding, handling, and showing of Yorkshire Terriers, Judy and Jim pride themselves on delivering personalized care and a loving environment for your pet while you are away. Happy Tails now boards countless pets each year, always giving each pet the personal attention it deserves.
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Kathy Schaffer
Feb 28, 2022
I've been using HAPPY TAILS for many years now. Great staff dedicated to taking the best care of your pet in a clean facility
Donna Adams
Feb 11, 2022
Wonderful place to house your furry baby while you're away. Never have a worry about him getting excellent care and attention. The kennel is clean and safe. The owners made our big boy feel loved and special. Kudos to Happy Tails Resort!
Gene Novacek
Jan 18, 2022
Dropped the dog off picked it up after 2 days. The dog was well cared for. I will use Happy Tails again.
Sue McMonigle
Dec 23, 2021
We loved the service we got with Happy Tails. This was the first time leaving our dogs for so long and were worried how they would be when we picked them up. They were happy to see us and didn't seem anxious or upset at all. We will gladly use them again in the future.
Kenny Lenart
Oct 04, 2021
We have been using Happy Tails for years and our dogs really seem to enjoy staying there. When we get out of the car, the dogs are rushing to the door. They even offer kennels with a TV and a couch to help pets feel at home. (cleaned frequently ) Very clean and sanitary facility. They give pets regular exercise / outdoor time and provide a loving atmosphere.
James Spalding
May 29, 2021
What a wonderful family run business that treats your pets like family! I'm lucky to be close enough to use Happy Tails Pet Resort for my dog whenever we need. The owners are the nicest people who genuinely care for the animals, and it shows! I'm updating my review to comment that after several more stays, I'm still just as happy to use this pet resort.
Nancy Priest
May 20, 2021
They take good care of our two cats. They come home so contented and well-fed. We highly recommend them.
Ron Bishop
Jan 30, 2021
We boarded our boxador here while on vacation for 10 days. She suffers from anxiety and happy tail syndrome, when we came to pick her up she was a little off the chart at 1st but as soon as she got in the car she was calm like never before and she has been that way since. Just goes to show me that they really loved on her and pampered her just like home. Thank you so much for taking so much care of my baby
Diane Lett
Nov 20, 2020
Gypsy had a good time at Happy tails! I am so happy to have a place that I trust to take care of her when I have to be away. It was like she had her own little vacation!
Darrin Tissandier
May 21, 2020
Have been using Happy Tails for about a year to board our Schnauzer Simon. He seems to really like it and always smells so good when we pick him up. It's nice having this place just down the road from us! Thanks HappyTails!
Pamela Bouchard
May 03, 2020
Found someone's cat and called Happy Tails Pet Resort. They are just down the road and asked them if they possibly knew who's cat I found. They agreed to hold the cat until owner found or would have adopted out. They were caring, kind and true animal lovers.
Elizabeth Chism
Feb 14, 2020
BEWARE! So friendly upfront and thought we could trust these people. Happy Tails is HORRIBLE! Shouldn't still be in business. Forged our contract and lied about it years ago. Awful! Still upset to this day. Our dog was put down less than a week after staying here. Would give ZERO stars if it was an option! -This was posted several years back, but somehow was mysteriously removed. Look at yelp. Pictures of conversations of owner threatening me because she was left a bad review of her business. If you love your pet, don't go here!
Old Capital Barbershop Craig Warren
Sep 13, 2019
We picked our 2 dogs up after 5 days and they stunk! Strong urine smell. They had been sprayed with perfume to cover it up. New bones we had bought for them looked as though they had never been given to them. Checked via messenger almost daily as to how they were doing. Always told great and promises of pictures. Never received any. You would think charges would be for a 24 hr period, but we were charged for 6 days. Dropped off on a Tuesday at 5:30 abd charged for a whole day. Picked up at 4 on Sunday (not allowed to pick up any earlier) and charged for a day. Will not return and will not recommend to anyone. I will advise everyone NOT to even consider.
Phyllis D.
Aug 22, 2019
We take Baxter to Happy Tails often. He gets so excited when we pull into the driveway. Nice and clean. There always doing things to the place to keep it safe for the fur babies that stay there. The prices are better than some I've checked on. We don't have to worry about Baxter while we are gone. Judy and her husband Jim are always there to greet you arrive.
Sharp P.
Jul 08, 2019
Happy tails pet resort was fantastic, this was the first time I ever had boarded my two-year-old lab retriever. I was not sure how she was going to react, Happy tails pet resort made my pet feel right at home no separation anxiety also relaxed. When I picked my pet up she was bathed, smell nice, and even had a Fourth of July bandana, how sweet. They took great care of my pet I would recommend them highly to anyone looking to board their pet. Great people, great facility, great care. Thank you again. Rick.
L. S.
Jul 07, 2019
Reasonable rates, clean facilities and easily reached by I-64. Our pet came home ready for a nap after playing and barking with all her new dog friends. They have limited Sunday pick up hours, but made our travel plans easy. Our dog gives it 4 Paws, or in human 4 Stars.
Allison D.
Jul 06, 2019
We have sent our sweet 10 yr old Yorkie, Tobee to Happy Tails the last two years during our family vacation. I couldn't be happier with the facility, staff and price. The owners are so nice, and make me feel at ease leaving our girl with them.
Shelly Humphrey
Oct 24, 2018
Have already rated happy tail pet resort. My dog loves it. See if your pet dose!
Lisette G.
Jun 25, 2018
Thank you for taking good care of our senior Rocky. We also had him groomed. I texted the groomer a picture of what I wanted and she did awesome. I will defiantly used them again. See you next time. Thank you
David W.
Apr 15, 2018
We've taken our furry kids here a couple of times a year for many years whenever we've gone on vacation. I think the dogs think of Happy Tails as their vacation too. Every time we pick them up, they come lick us, then start to walk back to the kennel! Jim and Judy are pros with a great facility and services.
Amber B.
Dec 12, 2017
The owners Judy and Jim are deceitful people whom should NOT be involved with animals. We entrusted them to board our Great Dane Zero and paid for a luxury air conditioned suite. Zero was injured on day 2 of her 6 day stay by their chain link fencing. We never received a call and she NEVER received treatment until the morning of picking her up. At that point her leg was very swollen and terribly infected.

We had to drive around to the rear kennel to pick her up as she could not stand or walk. We rushed her to the vet and after comprehensive treatment for two months Zero was unable to overcome her injuries. She was laid to rest late September of this year. The owners Judy and Jim maintained they had no idea what happened to Zero. As of today12-12-2017 we had our day in court.

It was finally today we learned the partial truth that Zero was stuck under a fence. It was also today that we received justice for Zero. Happy Tails had to pay vet fees and for cremation after the horrendous injuries and months of lies told by Judy Marksbury. Please please please stay away from this business! What Happy Tails fails to mention is that we had to SUE them for vet bills before they would even offer to settle out of court.

Of course we wanted more money, our dog suffered for months and died because of her stay at this awful facility. Zero DID NOT have hip dysplasia. The owners are habitual liars, not even good ones. This is NOT the first dog that has had to be put down because of their lack of care. Disgusting human beings.
Michelle R.
Aug 19, 2016
Awesome place. Great owners, reasonably priced, and convenient to my home. They always take care of my dogs like they are their own. Highly recommended.
Elizabeth C.
Sep 09, 2015
Horrible! RUN AWAY! Owners are deceitful! Our dog had to be put down because of their "care". I called to ask how our dog was doing. I was told "fine", the dog was emaciated and had sores. I was promised our dog would be taken care of, and wasn't. Their word means NOTHING! Would have given 0 stars if I was still allowed to write a review. Update.very untrustworthy people.

So sorry another doggy was harmed under their "care". Their word means nothing and her response to my review was all a lie. Lady (our coonhound) didn't have any sores on her prior to her being boarded there.