About the Animal Inn
& Wellness Center
The Animal Inn and Wellness Center is located on a 30-acre farm, centrally located on San Juan Island. Sheep, chickens and various wildlife friends call the farm home. Our friendly beagle Sparrow and spaniel Keto will often greet you as you pull up the drive.
The scenic property lies in the shadow of Mt. Dallas, the highest point on San Juan Island at around 1,000 ft. The property is a mix of open fields, pastures, hills and wooded areas. We have a mix of trails in which we walk the dogs that like to explore. Wildlife abounds with frequent sightings of deer, red-tailed hawks, eagles and fox.
Over the years we have cared for family pets with many long-term clients boarding generations of pets. We consider it an honor and privilege to be entrusted to care for your furry family members. We are here for you when you need us!
The Animal Inn and Wellness Center is located on a 30-acre farm. The surroundings provide visual, olfactory and auditory enrichment for the pets that lodge with us.
The Animal Inn started as a boarding kennel in 1972. The property was once part of a larger farm and dairy which began in 1906. It was known for years as the Sweet Pea Dairy. The kennel has come a long way since 1972. In its early years, it was a self-serve facility where you left your payments in a money box. The facility was expanded and modernized in the 1990’s.
Our Team
MANAGEMENT
Kevin and Michelle Loftus, DVM
Dr. Michelle Loftus DVM and Kevin Loftus first visited San Juan Island in the year 2000 and immediately felt the tug of this beautiful part of the world. The island became home in 2005 when they purchased the Animal Inn. Upon ownership, limited veterinary services were incorporated into our service offerings. Our business is also our home – we live on the property. We love what we do and where we live, our own special piece of paradise.
Dr. Michelle Loftus DVM, a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience, oversees the general health of lodging pets, as well as their requested special service needs. Appointments for special services may also be made for pets that are not lodging with us. She is a native Texan, a proud graduate of Texas A&M University and will go to great lengths to procure real Texas barbecue.
Kevin Loftus is a native of Chicago. He is an avid and long suffering White Sox and Bears fan. After graduating from Northern Arizona University with a business degree, a corporate career path beckoned in Dallas, Texas. He discovered the San Juan Islands through a passion for bicycling. Kevin enjoys local history, tending to the kennel and farm and spending quality time with all the furry pets that visit the Animal Inn.
OUR FABULOUS STAFF
Connor
Connor works well with all animals especially dogs, cats and birds. He loves them all as his own. He is strong but very gentle in handling pets. He is known to talk or sing around the pets. The pets love this as Connor has a very nice voice! He analyzes carefully what each pet needs in way of exercise and comfort. He speaks often of beautiful smiles and personalities he sees in our pets as he takes much time getting to know our sweet clients individually. Connor actually brings smiles and happiness to all around him. Come to Animal Inn and watch Connor make your pet smile.
Kaila
Kaila has a quiet sweet voice pets are drawn to and calmed by. She has much experience from Pet Rescue where she honed her skills for animal behavior and husbandry. Kaila enjoys photography of nature and animals. She most enjoys hanging out at home with her husband and furry family members. Favorite pastimes include going to Disney and watching Disney movies. Kaila may be tiny but she is a huge help to Animal Inn.
Skyler
Skyler comes to us with many excellent skills. As a caretaker for humans, His knowledge tool kit is well stocked for providing comfort and companionship. As his human clients love him, so do his Animal Inn pet clients. Skyler is both gentle and strong. We do have a few pets that want to play wrestle with Skyler. Some playtimes end up looking like a neighborhood football game. Skyler has had mostly cats as pets. He has many great stories of Mr. Muffins who recently went to heaven at the age of 22 years. Mr. Muffins was a legend. Your pets will love Skyler too.
Dahlis
TATE
Animal Inn pets have enjoyed Tate’s gentle care over the years. Her calm quiet nature soothes the anxious and draws many pets to her. Tate has had many animal experiences at her family farm and in world travels. She rescued “Mojo”, a terrier mix, years ago. He came with a variety of needs. Tate found special training and behaviorists to help Mojo. They both worked very hard and now Mojo is a happy fun-loving dog! RESCUE SCORE! Few people have the love and patience for such a journey. We are so glad that Tate shares both with animal inn pets as well.
Animal Inn & Wellness Center
25 Boyce Rd, Friday Harbor, WA
info@animalinnwellness.com
360-378-4735
Monday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - noon / 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. / 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
After Hours Emergency: 360-378-4738