Areas served: Cambridge, MA and surrounding Greater Boston area including Somerville, Arlington, and Belmont
Cambridge and surrounding Greater Boston communities offer numerous pet boarding and daycare options, from traditional kennels to cage-free facilities and in-home care providers. This directory covers licensed facilities across Cambridge, Somerville, and nearby municipalities, evaluated for safety protocols, staff-to-animal ratios, and specialized services. Local options range from basic overnight boarding to full-service daycare with enrichment activities, veterinary partnerships, and accommodations for pets with medical or behavioral needs.
Sam's Pet Patrol LLC is a full-service pet care provider in Brighton offering dog boarding, pet walking, and personalized training programs. The facility provides a comfortable home-away-from-home environment for dogs while their owners are away, complemented by active walking services to keep pets exercised and behavioral training to address specific needs. Sam's Pet Patrol combines overnight boarding with proactive care to ensure dogs receive attention, exercise, and professional guidance.
Southboro Kennels is a large, spacious pet boarding facility in Southborough, MA that has cared for dogs and cats for over 20 years. They offer spacious indoor pens and outdoor runs for dogs, separate upstairs accommodations for cats to minimize stress, and include two complimentary playtimes daily for all pets. The experienced staff provides personalized care for pets with special needs, including medication administration, baths, and gentle handling tailored to each animal's temperament and requirements.
Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa Northshore is Massachusetts' state-of-the-art pet resort located in Saugus, offering comprehensive dog care services including overnight boarding in villa-style accommodations with optional webcam access, doggie daycare with large outdoor play areas, grooming, and spa services. Available 24/7 with a dedicated care team, the facility provides flexible membership options for regular daycare visitors and special amenities like holiday treats. Red Dog combines premium facilities with personalized attention from hands-on managers who form meaningful connections with each pet.
The Common Dog is Boston's premier indoor dog park and pet care facility located in Everett, MA, serving the greater Boston area and North Shore for over 25 years. They offer comprehensive services including daycare, boarding, training, and grooming in a 12,000+ square foot facility featuring a 6,000 square foot indoor dog park modeled after Boston Common. All daycare includes enrichment training focused on behavior, manners, and skills, with certified staff, hospital-grade cleanliness, webcam access, and 365-day-a-year availability.
Oceanview Kennel & Pet Resort in Revere is a full-service pet care facility offering dog boarding, doggy daycare, and grooming services. Founded and operated by owner Lisa Cutting, the facility provides a caring, socialization-focused environment where pets become part of the pack. They offer convenient pick-up and drop-off services starting at $15, boarding options on the way to Logan Airport, and grooming by appointment.
The Downtown Paw is a full-service pet care facility in Malden offering dog daycare, dog and cat grooming, boarding for both dogs and cats, and dog training services. Their 24-hour staffed facility keeps pets engaged and safe during overnight stays, while their grooming program uses a year-round appointment reservation system with multiple maintenance cycles (4, 6, 8, and 12-week options) to ensure consistent, stress-free care. They also offer a Bath Club membership with unlimited monthly baths and nail trims, and accept dogs of all sizes and breeds for daycare with temperament-based grouping.
Harbor Hounds is a premier dog daycare and boarding facility in Boston founded by Sara Noonan, offering a structured environment where dogs play, rest, and learn under expert care. The facility features a 1,700 sq ft indoor space and 1,000 sq ft outdoor area with pools, maintaining a smaller pack dynamic with 1:10 staff-to-dog ratio and all staff trained in dog behavior and safety. Beyond daycare, Harbor Hounds provides on-site grooming services (full grooms and à la carte options like nail trims and de-shedding treatments), basic obedience training, and boarding for daycare clients, with daily photos shared to keep owners connected.
Best Friends Pet Hotel in Sudbury offers comprehensive pet care services including overnight boarding for dogs, cats, and pocket pets, along with doggy daycare, puppy play groups, professional grooming, and veterinary wellness clinics through a partnership with VIP Petcare. Located at 150 Boston Post Rd, this full-service facility provides customized boarding experiences with options for individual activities and group play, supervised daycare with certified counselors, and grooming services ranging from basic baths to full pampering. The facility features webcam access so pet parents can monitor their companions while away.
Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa at North Station is a full-service pet care facility in downtown Boston offering overnight boarding, doggy daycare, grooming, and spa services for dogs and cats. Located conveniently at 109 Canal Street near North Station, they provide a comfortable, supervised environment with indoor and outdoor play areas, webcam access so owners can check in on their pets, and professional grooming services. Their experienced staff specializes in pet care with attention to individual animal needs and comfort.
Crate Escape in Belmont is a full-service pet care facility offering dog boarding, doggy daycare, and grooming services. They provide a safe, supervised environment where dogs can stay overnight or during the day while their owners are away, with trained staff focused on keeping pets comfortable and active. Their facility combines boarding accommodations with playcare and grooming to meet all of a pet owner's needs in one trusted location.
Pawmenities is Boston's premier cage-free dog boarding and daycare facility, offering overnight boarding with 24/7 human supervision, daily daycare with socialization and structured play groups, grooming and spa services, and enrichment activities like fitness packages, training sessions, and specialized treats. Founded on a love for dogs and grown over 10+ years, they treat every pup like family with personalized care, daily photo updates, and pet taxi services within 3 miles of their Seaport location.
Skipton Kennel & Pet Center in Waltham offers professional pet boarding services for dogs and cats, providing a safe and comfortable environment for pets while their owners travel or are away. With experience in pet care and boarding operations, they handle medication administration and ensure pets receive proper attention and care during their stay. The facility serves the greater Boston area and is a trusted choice for pet owners seeking reliable overnight boarding solutions.
Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa Boston is a premium pet boarding and daycare facility located in Boston that caters to dogs and cats. They offer overnight boarding, doggy daycare, grooming services, and spa treatments in a climate-controlled environment with trained staff supervision. The facility provides a home-away-from-home experience with play areas, individualized care, and comprehensive pet services all under one roof.
RiverDog Malden (RiverDogs for Days) is a pet care facility in Malden offering dog daycare and boarding services. Located at 297 Highland Ave, they provide a safe, supervised environment for dogs with outdoor play areas and personalized care. The facility specializes in socialization and exercise for dogs while their owners are at work or traveling.
Puppy's Paradise Home Boarding is a cage-free, home-based boarding and daycare facility in Norfolk, MA specializing in small dogs under 20 pounds, including seniors, shy, timid, and rescue dogs. Run as a family home operation, dogs stay overnight in the house with owners present and enjoy a calm, personalized environment with outdoor play in a half-acre fenced area, supervised socialization, and medication administration when needed. This is an ideal alternative to traditional kennels for dogs who struggle with noise, confinement, or stress.
The Dog Retreat and Spa is a premium all-inclusive dog care facility in Waltham offering overnight boarding in private suites and cage-free spaces, daycare with staff-supervised play in multiple indoor and outdoor parks, professional grooming services seven days a week, and certified physical rehabilitation for post-surgery recovery and mobility challenges. The facility operates 24/7 with on-site staff, maintains state-of-the-art air purification with UV sanitizing technology, and partners with MSPCA–Angell for reward-based training classes, making it a comprehensive destination for dogs requiring luxury care, social engagement, and therapeutic services.
The Mindful Mutt is a pet boarding and daycare facility in Allston dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care for dogs. They offer overnight boarding, doggy daycare, and grooming services, with a focus on each dog's unique personality and needs. Their experienced staff creates a calm, attentive environment where dogs feel safe and comfortable while their owners are away.
Tail Waggerz Pet Care in Newton offers comprehensive canine services including crate-free overnight boarding, doggy daycare (7am-7pm weekdays, 8am-5pm weekends), and full-service grooming for all dog sizes and breeds. Operating from a spacious 10,000 sq ft heated and cooled facility with indoor and outdoor play areas, they match dogs by compatibility and temperament, provide overnight staff supervision, and require all guests to be fully vaccinated and friendly. With grooming locations in both Newton and Framingham, they serve the greater Boston area with professional, attentive care.
Countryside Kennels is a pet boarding facility in Wrentham offering safe, comfortable overnight care for dogs and cats. With a 4.7-star rating from 33 reviews, they provide a trusted option for pet owners needing reliable boarding services while away. The facility focuses on attentive care and a secure environment for pets of all sizes.
Toureen Pet Resort and Spa in Watertown offers comprehensive pet boarding and spa services for dogs and cats. The facility provides overnight boarding with spacious accommodations, plus grooming and spa treatments to keep pets looking and feeling their best. With over two decades of experience, Toureen combines comfortable lodging with professional pet care to give owners peace of mind while they're away.
Best Friends Pet Hotel in Wakefield is a dedicated pet boarding facility that provides safe, comfortable overnight care for dogs and cats. With a 4.5-star rating from hundreds of satisfied customers, they offer supervised boarding with spacious accommodations, daily exercise, and attentive staff who treat pets like family. Their experienced team ensures your pets receive personalized attention while you're away.
The Urban Hound is a comprehensive pet care facility in Boston offering professional dog grooming, overnight boarding, and doggy daycare services. Located on West Malden Street, they provide a comfortable hotel environment for dogs with trained staff supervision, making them an all-in-one solution for pet owners who need grooming, daily care, or overnight accommodations. The facility combines grooming expertise with boarding and daycare options to meet diverse pet care needs.
The Whispering Wolf is a pet care facility in Arlington offering dog training and behavioral services. With a focus on positive reinforcement methods, they help dogs and their owners build stronger relationships through personalized training programs designed to address specific behavioral challenges.
Big Daddy Doggie Daycare is a pet care facility in Malden offering dog daycare services in a dedicated, supervised environment. The business provides a safe space for dogs to socialize, play, and receive care during the day while owners are at work or busy with other commitments.
Kozy Kennels is a pet boarding facility in Mansfield, MA offering overnight boarding for dogs and cats in a safe, comfortable environment. With over a decade of experience caring for pets while their owners are away, Kozy Kennels provides attentive care with daily monitoring and a focus on keeping pets calm and content during their stay.
Sam's Pet Patrol LLC is the top-ranked provider with a Lantern Score of 83.60/100 and a 5-star rating from 52 reviews. Located in Brighton, they offer dog boarding, pet walking, and personalized training programs in a comfortable home-away-from-home environment.
Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa Northshore (Lantern Score: 82.24/100, 4.8★ with 709 reviews) in Saugus offers state-of-the-art daycare with professional socialization and play, and is specifically recommended for working dog owners needing regular daycare services.
The Downtown Paw in Malden (Lantern Score: 80.59/100, 4.8★) offers both dog and cat boarding plus grooming services with 24-hour staffed care, while Southboro Kennels (Lantern Score: 82.76/100, 4.9★) specializes in caring for both dogs and cats over 20 years with medication management available.
Puppy's Paradise Home Boarding in Norfolk (Lantern Score: 78.59/100, 4.7★) specializes in cage-free, home-based care for small dogs under 20 pounds, including seniors, shy, timid, and rescue dogs, providing a nurturing alternative to traditional kennels.
Pawmenities (Lantern Score: 79.56/100, 4.9★ with 119 reviews) is Boston's premier cage-free dog boarding facility offering overnight boarding with continuous 24/7 human supervision, plus daily daycare with structured play groups and grooming services.
The Dog Retreat and Spa in Waltham (Lantern Score: 78.53/100, 4.8★ with 424 reviews) is a premium facility specifically recommended for dogs needing post-surgery or mobility rehabilitation, offering private suites, cage-free spaces, and professional staff supervision.