Martin Kennel started with Gail and Doug Martin in 1994. They opened the first dog kennel in the Nacogdoches area. Before this, you had to board your pets at your vet. Doug's sister, Charlotte was a local groomer and she became a part of their story. Gail's natural affinity with animals led to her journey into grooming and pet care. She was amazing and everyone's pets adored her. Her firm belief was that there was no reason to rush or man-handle an animal. She let the pet set the pace and always treated it with love and kindness. Her animal clients loved her and couldn't wait to see her again! Doug and Gail ran Martin Kennel for 22 years. When Gail became sick, they eventually leased the kennel out in 2016, so they could focus on her care. After her passing, Doug took some much needed time to get his footing.