Case Study

How FurKids Became Tampa Bay’s Most Trusted Dog Daycare

Michelle Baker had built FurKids Inc. into a standout, enrichment-focused dog daycare grounded in fear-free care, but the business remained under the radar. Despite delivering premium service and earning strong client loyalty, FurKids struggled with digital visibility, brand messaging, and media traction. Rosarium stepped in to build Michelle’s personal brand, generate local buzz, and elevate FurKids to a recognized and respected leader in Tampa Bay.

STRATEGY

 Our work with FurKids was built on four key pillars:

Social Media Revamp:

Build a consistent content strategy for FurKids and Michelle’s LinkedIn.

SEO Overhaul:

Optimize keywords, local listings, and website performance to dominate pet care searches.

Media Features & Thought Leadership:

Position Michelle as a pet care authority across respected platforms.

Local Partnerships:

Drive real-world visibility with apartment collaborations and community outreach.

Website Performance

Rosarium developed and implemented a full-scale content calendar across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. By optimizing profiles and mixing expert insights with fun pet content, we drove powerful engagement and follower growth.

Michelle’s LinkedIn:

  • +97,000% impressions

  • 748 accounts reached

Results:

FurKids Instagram:

  • +171% reach
    596% profile visits
    +47.7% follower growth

  • 2,056 profile actions

WEBSITE & SEO

We optimized every digital corner of FurKids’ web presence—from backend SEO to Google Business enhancements. The result: multiple keywords in the top 3 search results, increased site traffic, and a stronger conversion funnel for local pet parents.

Wins:

  • #1 ranking for: Doggy Dog Daycare Tampa

  • Keywords like Tampa Dog Daycare now have 35–54% market visibility

  • Google Maps listing now ranking #1 for relevant search queries

Visuals:

Heat map or keyword ranking chart

MEDIA COVERAGE & PR

To expand Michelle’s influence, we placed her in well-regarded pet publications and podcast interviews—solidifying her role as a trusted expert in holistic, fear-free pet wellness.

Featured In:

  • Kinship

  • Voyage Tampa

  • Animal Wellness Magazine

  • Believe in Dog Podcast

  • Soul Dog Podcast

  • News Bosses

Authority Magazine

GOOGLE REVIEWS CAMPAIGN

Rosarium led a focused review campaign that resulted in 17 new five-star testimonials—improving local search performance and building the trust needed to convert pet parents in Tampa Bay.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

To connect with local pet owners, we teamed up with Bell and Asher Apartments to deliver exclusive FurKids offers to Channelside residents.

Results:

  • 2 new apartment partnerships

  • Custom flyers distributed

Connect with Michelle Baker on Linkedin to Follow her journey!