I lover the way you sent pictures and watched my dogs lulu and Marlana and the pictures were so…read moregosh darn cute

From the owner: Flexible and accommodating dog sitting services in Auburn, Maine and surrounding areas.read more

Dog got bad case of fleas on vacation here from Boston. Other shop in town was going to charge $50…read morefor flea bath PLUS $17 for Frontline treatment. This place charged us $30 and $13. Great customer service, super good with the dog and created a raving fan in us by putting a bandana on her when we picked her up.

We brought our two dogs here for the first time last weekend as a trial run for our upcoming…read morevacation. We first did a tour of the facilities, and found them to be very clean and well run. When we walked in, there were not dogs barking wildly at one another as we have seen at other kennels. Each kennel has solid sides so they don't feel threatened by other dogs nearby. The dogs have their own run that during the day the door is lifted so they can go outside. We put our dogs together in one kennel and the owner will separate them during feeding time, so that one is not stealing food or causing problems with the other one. A nice touch! The dogs also will not interact with other dogs during their stay, which is good for us, as one of our dogs does not do well with others. Don is the owner and is very nice and soft-spoken. He seems to have a very gentle way about him. On the phone, he may sound a little standoffish, but when you meet him in person, you realize that it is only his soft-spokeness and he is very friendly. My dogs who are normally anxious around new people did not seem to have that reaction with him at all. Prices are extremely reasonable. Bring your own blankets or dog beds as separate ones are not provided. They do offer additional services such as baths for an additional fee during the dog's stay. Our dogs left there calm, and not stressed at all. I feel extremely comfortable bringing them back for a week during our vacation as I know, they will be in good hands.

We adopted Monty this fall. He's a medium sized dog about two years old. Right out of the shelter,…read morehe was really "mouthy" and didn't have any doggie manners, plus he has a Very High prey drive. I was pretty nervous to start boarding him, just because of his behavioral issues. Well I'm so glad we tried Shangri-La Kennels! Monty has been there several times now, and we honestly won't go any other place. The owner Don is kind, he really knows dogs, and he runs a clean & safe kennel. He's been flexible and understanding when changes happen in our schedule (we even did an emergency drop-off once without calling ahead). Thank you to Don and Shangri-La Kennels -- not only do you make our lives easier, but Monty loves visiting you. We will be back, for sure. (By the way, Monty doing great. He's settling right in with us and getting to be a better boy every day.)

Kara and her staff are remarkable. I have had them train my "Covid" puppy Willow, she has…read moreblossomed under her tutelage and I am confident I can handle her in most situations. To highly recommend them and have done so to many fellow dog owners.

I recently moved to Maine and contacted Kara's Petcare on the recommendation of my vet. I was so…read moreexcited because it seemed like they would be able to offer daycare for my dogs and some auxiliary training if needed. They also said they did transport to the daycare facility and boarding on occasion. It seemed perfect. I should mention that there are Kara's pet care facilities in Portsmouth, Berwick, and Falmouth. First I was asked to set up a meet and greet with one of their associates at my home so she could meet my pets. It took me many tries to get through many unreturned phone calls, but finally we did set up the meet and greet and that went well. Then I was asked to set up an app and an account before we could actually schedule any dog care. So I set up the app and the account. Then I was asked to drive my dogs to their facility to see if the dogs would "be happy there." So I drove my dogs 25 minutes to the facility. When I got to the facility I was told that they were supposed to stay there for a day assessment and then I should come and pick them up. This was not communicated to me earlier, and I had not budgeted an extra hour of driving back-and-forth. Then they would reschedule the assessment and they would come and pick up my dogs for the day-long assessment. All before any dog care could be scheduled. So, still not on the calendar. So to summarize: you need to go through a long process of scheduling a meet and greet, then you need to have the meet and greet, then you need to sign up for the app, then your dogs have to be assessed to see if they will be happy. I'm just thinking that anyone who's busy enough to need dog care is too busy for this multilayered, multi-step, poorly communicated process where phone calls, texts, and emails are returned only about half the time.

I called this location today as i pass it on my way to work and i have a 6 month old puppy i dont…read morewant home alone all day i asked if they had spots open for day care. She they said they have some but they are pretty full but had some. The lady asked what is the breed of your dog i replied rottweiler she then responded oh i wouldnt take your dog any way ... and hung up. what kind of doggie day care would be breed specific with out meeting the dog first!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely THE BEST! My dog adores these people and the dogs that hang out at the Lodge. My…read morelitmus test? Cooper's tail wags EVERY time we pass by the driveway to this place. Another test? I have a wide grin after I drop him off for the day. I know he will be stimulated, safe, and loved. He will be happy to see me too. I swear he smiles when he goes there in the AM! Good thing that I don't have a tail, mine would be wagging now too! Thanks Walker Family!

Nick and Nyssa are the best! They love animals and what they do and it shows! Your four footed…read morefriends will be loved and well cared for whether its at home care or overnight at the kennel. My two slightly anxious dogs just spent their first night EVER at the kennel. They came home tired, happy and clean! ( after visit bath!)

Our dogs really love it there. They are happy with their other doggie friends. We love the daily…read morephotos and pix.