Dog Boarding Big Lake, MN
When you’re leaving town, you don’t want to worry if your dog or puppy will be cared for properly. But once you’ve been introduced to GrandPAWS Place dog boarding in Big Lake, MN this will no longer be an issue!
When you leave your dog at GrandPAWS your dog will be cared for, loved and played with just like they are when at home.
The GrandPAWS Place Difference
We pride ourselves on many things, but here are some of the ones that set us apart from the other dog services around:
- Cleanliness – Our indoor and outdoor areas are cleaned and disinfected daily, and our kennels always smell fresh and clean.
- Play & Activities – Your dog will get to spend time in our large, fenced in play areas. Your dog is out of its kennel and playing for most of the day. Our Play areas are always supervised and separated by dog size for safety.
- Hands-On – Your dogs will be loved and cared for the entire time they are at GrandPAWS facilities. We provide constant care, play time, supervision and interaction. Your dogs will be happy and tired when they leave!
- Family Owned – We are not a franchise. Our dog boarding customers from Buffalo, Monticello, and and the Twin Cities always say they love the family atmosphere of our dog boarding facility. Your dog is treated like a member of our family rather than a profit center like most chain dog care companies.
- Careful Screening – All dogs coming to stay at GrandPAWS Place are carefully checked before staying for flea and tick infestations. We also require all dogs be immunized before staying at out dog day care, kennels or play areas. Dogs must also not have a history of aggressiveness or biting.
- Transparency – We have an open door policy; nothing is hidden from view or hidden from customers. Stop by any time during our drop off hours, take a look around and see how our clean, friendly and happy our facilities and dogs are.
- Our Dog Loving Staff – GrandPAWS Place is dedicated to having the best dog boarding facility in the Twin Cities area. All of our staff is carefully screened to make sure that your dogs are only receiving the best, most loving care and attention.
Dog Grooming Big Lake, MN
Grand Paws Place is offering a full line of grooming services in Big Lake, MN for your dog. Grooming at GrandPAWS Place is the best way for your pet to end its fun stay with us, and is also a wonderful manner to get fresh and pampered.
Our Basic Bath
Includes:
- bath
- cleaning of ears
- nail trim
- massage
- de-shed also available for an additional fee
Full Dog Groom
Includes:
- bath
- haircut
- ears
- nails
- massage
- de-shed also available for an additional fee
Give us a call today for an appointment or to check out our rates. We charge based on the size of your pet, cut, matting and amount of time needed for grooming.
Our Location and Directions from Big Lake, Minnesota
We are conveniently located to the NorthWest of the Twin Cities in Buffalo, MN. You can easily get directions to our facility by clicking the directions button on the map below and entering where in Big Lake, MN you are coming from.
Big Lake, MN Community Information
GrandPAWS Place is proud to offer its dog boarding, kenneling and grooming services to the people of Big Lake, Minnesota. We thought you might like to know a bit more about this interesting and vibrant community.
History of Big Lake, MN
The City of Big Lake was originally called Humboldt until 1867 when it got its current name. It is a rapidly growing community in Sherbourne County, Minnesota along the banks of the Big and Mitchell Lakes. The city was incorporated on Dec. 27, 1898.
Located about 40 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, Big Lake was once a popular location for escapes from the city, its lakes filled with summer cabins. Now it is considered an exurb of the metro area, with a significant portion of residents commuting into the Cities daily.
The lake for which the town is named was once an important part of the Twin Cities economy, as in the days before modern refrigerators, much of the ice for metropolitan iceboxes was harvested from Big Lake.
Demographics
Based on the census done in 2010, there were 10,060 people, 3,377 households, and 2,500 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,767.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,840.9/km2). There were 3,640 housing units at an average density of 1,725.1 per square mile (666.1/km2).
The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 1.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 3,377 households of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.38.
Big Lake MN Cost of Living
In the event that the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used. Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.
| Index | Big Lake | Minnesota | National |
| Cost of living | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Index | Big Lake | Minnesota | National |
| Goods & Services | 104 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 107 | 100 |
| Health care | 114 | 108 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 89 | 87 | 100 |
- The cost of living in Big Lake is 2% lower than the Minnesota average.
- The cost of living in Big Lake is 1% higher than the national average.
- The cost of housing in Big Lake is 3% lower than the national average.
Schools in Big Lake
Big Lake High School is part of the Big Lake Public School District 727. It features 22 classrooms and can host a capacity of 1,100 students. The school offers 117 courses in 14 different departments. Also offers online foreign language courses in Spanish, French and German.
Places of Worship
Here are some of the place of worship in Big Lake MN
- Riverside Church
- Bridgeview Assembly of God Church
- Community Covenant Church
- Bethany Bible Church
- Mary of The Visitation
- Matthews Lutheran Church
- Hope Lutheran Church
- Zion Christian Church
- Saron Lutheran Church
- Our Lady of the Lake Church
Businesses Based in Big Lake, MN
Here are some of the notable businesses in Big Lake MN
- BP Athletics
- Big Lake Floral & Gift
- Big Lake Hardware Hank
- Big Lake “Do It Best” Lumber
- Big Lake Smoke Shop
- Bob & Judy’s Farm Market
- Coborn’s
- Discount Mattress & Furniture
- Family Dollar
- Fudgin’ Delicious Ice Cream & Hom Decor
- Glance Back Vintage & Treasures (open Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays)
- Lake Liquors
- Marlo’s Haberdashery Too
- The Jerkey Shoppe
- The Stampin Place
Restaurants & Nightlife
Racks Sports Bar & Grill – great place to eat burgers and beer.
Pizza Factory – offers great pizza and service
Russell’s On the Lake – superb salad bar, best prime rib in the area.
Fresh Flame Burger – friendly owner, great food.
The Third Rail Bar and Grill – Superb food at good prices, great sports bar with many TV screens to enjoy the game.
No. 1 China – offers delectable Chinese cuisine, great portions at an affordable price.
Fun Things to Do In Big Lake, Minnesota
The City of Big Lake was originally called Humboldt until 1867 when it got its current name. It is a rapidly growing community in Sherbourne County, Minnesota along the banks of the Big and Mitchell Lakes. The city was incorporated on Dec. 27, 1898.
Located about 40 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, Big Lake was once a popular location for escapes from the city, its lakes filled with summer cabins. Now it is considered an exurb of the metro area, with a significant portion of residents commuting into the Cities daily.
The lake for which the town is named was once an important part of the Twin Cities economy, as in the days before modern refrigerators, much of the ice for metropolitan iceboxes was harvested from Big Lake.