About Us
We follow all the legal State Codes, we have all the legal permits and we are insured.
We are inspected yearly for cleanliness and sanitation.
We are proud to always achieve an A+ rating.
Joshua Tree Pet Resort is based on the belief that our 4-legged guest's needs are of the utmost importance.
Our entire team is committed to making sure that your pet's time with us will be fun and memorable. They all get special love and attention. Every furry friend is unique to us and our individual assessment let's us know what pet care your dog or cat will need while staying at our resort.
Our best referrals come from your dog showing you how happy and excited he is to be here. A high percentage of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals.
Our facility is conveniently located 4 miles South East of Highway 62 in Joshua Tree. We are located 1 mile west of the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.
Our low stress, temperature controlled facility has 12 indoor, personal suits that are nice and roomy with plenty of space to lay down and stretch after a fun day of play.
We try to utilize our large, fenced, exercise areas as much as possible during the day. We don't over crowd our facility to ensure that each and every guest gets their personal and individual time based on their needs.
The property consist of 3 1/2 acres which is fenced and cross fenced. We offer individual play and exercise as well as group play for qualified dogs.
Team Biographies
The Mills Family welcomes you to our professional, licensed and insured pet resort. The family lives on the premises so somebody is on site majority of the time.
Dr. Mills is a veterinarian and Christina has worked in the veterinary field for 10+ years prior to opening. Together, the Joshua Tree Pet Resort team has plenty of pet care experience. In 2003, the Mills Family moved to Joshua Tree and, soon after, Christina started the pet sitting business by doing visits in client's homes. Her childhood dream of having her own kennel facility came true in 2007 when she opened the doors to a brand new building where she started to offer more than the average kennel.
Christina is the main caretaker of the kennel's guests. Her first job was at a dog/cat boarding facility. That's when her dream of having her own kennel first started. After college, she moved from Sweden to America. She has worked many years in the veterinary field, starting out as a kennel technician and then worked her way up. Before she had the kennel, her favorite job was working for a spay and neuter clinic.
Dr. Mills graduated from Michigan State University and has worked as a veterinarian since graduation. For the past 20+ years, he has specialized in spaying and neutering cats and dogs. He works currently for the ASPCA.
Growing up around animals taught Emma, Sara and Daniel to be responsible, caring and sensitive towards all creatures. Between school work and sport activities the teens still enjoy giving a helping hand with the resort.
Update: 6/2023 Emma and Sara are now attending university and are on their way to become a veterinarian and pediatrician. Daniel will finish his senior year at Yucca Valley Highschool, before continuing his education. Daniel still has great love for animals and often takes part in the care of the animals.
Mills Family personal pets are Cocoa, a cuddly Poodle, Kiya (the super mutt, 50% Chihuahua and the other half is a mix between a Poodle, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Chow, and 5% Pug) is our big helper. She likes to be part of all the action and particularly enjoys herding the dogs up when it's time to go in for the night.
Kacie is a mischievous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, that's always happy and ready for play, unless she is sleeping on a warm lap.
Tidbit was the resident greeter who is famous for his scary "backward" smile. Update: 4/2018 unfortunately, he went to the Rainbow Bridge and is dearly missed by many.
A Desert Tortoise rescue is also on the property.
