| 1973-1974 | Donald Danforth, Jr., Founded and Opened Kennelwood Village®, Inc.
Mr. Danforth recognized an unfulfilled need for a full-service boarding facility where pet parents could leave their furry family members, with confidence that they would receive the highest level of care and attention.
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1976 | Alan Jones becomes Operating Manager |
1978 | Launched Personalized Playtime
This service was created to enhance the pet's boarding experience through exercise and human contact.
| 1980 | Launched Santa Comes to the Pets Event
Santa Comes to the Pets was introduced to provide pets and pet parents a memorable photo opportunity with Santa. Kennelwood was the very first company to offer this event. Proceeds from this event go to various charities that are special to the company.
 | 1985 | Kennelwood Offers Invisible Fence®
Kennelwood was the first to offer Invisible Fence®, a safe method of pet containment.
| 1987 | Kennelwood Village Opens 2nd Corporate Store in Chesterfield, MO
 | 1989 | Kennelwood Village Opens 3rd Corporate Store In South St. Louis, MO | 1994 | Launched New Services: SHED-X Treatments, Doggie DayCamp, and Yappy Hour
Shed-X Treatments virtually eliminate the universal and frustrating problem of pet shedding.
Doggie DayCamp provides an outlet for dogs to play and socialize. Dogs literally pull their owners through the front door to attend.
Yappy Hour offers a treat for the pet, which makes the boarding experience even more special
  | 1996 | Kennelwood Village Opens 4th Corporate Store in St. Peters, MO
Launched www.kennelwood.com
Launched Bizzy Bones, the combination of a treat and a fun activity all rolled into one.
 | >2003 | Kennelwood Village Opens 5th Corporate Store in Ballwin, MO |
| 2004 | Kennelwood Village Developed Proprietary Software-eKennelwood ©
Introduced Company Credo, "Trust, Commitment, Loving Care," a belief shared by all employees at our company. | 2005 | Kennelwood Village Opens 6th Corporate Store in O'Fallon, MO |
2007 | Kennelwood Village Re-brands to
Kennelwood Pet Resorts
Kennelwood Pet Resorts Launches Franchising Opportunity |
The legacy Mr. Danforth left behind continues to expand and revolutionize the pet care industry. Kennelwood is constantly striving for positive growth and positive change. Which is why, in 2007, the company completed a transformation of the Kennelwood Village brand, which now operates under a new name, with a new consumer tagline: Because pets deserve vacations too.
Kennelwood Pet Resorts
Because pets deserve vacations too.
