At Frolic Inn™, we will give the dogs entrusted to us the best quality care possible when they are with us, so that we can not only better their lives, but also better the lives of all animals. Locally owned and family operated since February 2007 by John Madlinger, Jr. and his wife, Kristen, Frolic Inn™ is a place where dogs can stay, play, and learn. Specializing in boarding and dog daycare, Frolic Inn™ was heralded in 2012 by consumer review website Kudzu as the "Best Pet Boarding Kennel" in St. Louis. Moreover, Tails magazine distinguished Frolic Inn™ in 2009 as the Reader's Choice Award-Winner for "Best Boarding Kennel." At the Frolic Inn™, we take all the usual kennel services — boarding, day care and grooming — to a new level of care in a 40-acre environment that is inspiring and sustainable. What's more, we embrace science-based methodologies to improve pet behavior for the benefit of all. In short, We Think Outside the Crate™ For more information, you can contact us at 636-458-3090 or visit us at 16932 Rodgers Avenue in Wildwood. You also can visit our website at www.frolic-inn.com or find us on Facebook ! Our History Frolic Inn™ was founded in the early 1970's by Helen and John Madlinger, Sr., who opened it as Vinroc Kennels. When they first looked at the land in Wildwood, Missouri (where the kennel resides now), Helen worried out loud whether it would be a good spot to start their business. It was in the middle of nowhere, and rocks and vines covered the area (hence the name Vinroc). When Vinroc opened, the kennel offered just two services: boarding and grooming. In February 2007, the business was passed to John, Jr. and his wife, Kristen. Since then, not only has Vinroc changed its name to Frolic Inn™, but also John and Kristen have updated the pet quarters, added day care services, built trails through the surrounding 40 acres for walking the dogs, created a dog park for play time, and designed a garden where dogs can relax and bask in the warmth of the sun. Stay Dogs love to spend time at Frolic Inn™ Boarding Doggie suites with individual play areas Rates are "per night," not "per day," so you pay less No hidden costs No charge for administering meds or special diets Family Plan pricing for three or more dogs Dogs in a family may play together or individually Forty wooded acres for fun and frolic Daycare Comfy "personal" space to rest and relax Professional, human "playmates" to supervise play and socialization Private lunchtime and rest periods Customized play periods Afternoon snack or meal Constant TLC Grooming Tub and shower shampoos Towel and blow-drying Nail care Special treatments Both dogs and cats welcome Play Frolicking freedom among forty acres is fun, fun, fun! Japanese Zen Garden For smaller dogs only Fountain fo