Business
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Yepes Animal Hotel is operated by the Yepes family and its sta .
Yepes Animal Hotel is located in a renovated house, which co-owner Laura Yepes said helps pets feel at home.
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Yepes Animal Hotel o ers personal pet care in Porter Located in a gated property away from major roads, Yepes Animal Hotel was inspired by the desire to create a safe animal hotel where people could leave their pets during the busy seasons of their lives, co-owner Laura Yepes said. operated by Laura Yepes and her parents Cesar and Ingrid Yepes. Prior to opening Yepes Animal Hotel, Laura Yepes attended grooming school and operated a mobile grooming business in Porter for two years.
The business o ers doggie day care, full grooming and pet boarding.
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Catering to a wide variety of pets, including dogs, cats, small pocket pets and some exotic animals, Laura Yepes said she ensures each pet gets the personalized care they need. With services ranging from doggie day care and pet boarding to full grooming, Laura Yepes said she recommends guests take advantage of their Tuesday day care special before boarding to familiarize their pet with the environment.
“I grew up with a lot of pets myself, and we could never travel because we could never nd anywhere that we felt comfortable and safe, leav- ing them while we were gone,” she said. “It wasn’t a vacation for us if we were worried about our pets back at home—that’s what inspired this.” What’s special about it Founded in 2019, Yepes Animal Hotel is
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20240 Old Sorters Road, Porter www.yepesanimalhotel.com
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NEW CANEY PORTER EDITION
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