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What to Bring

  • Bring anything that you think will add to your dog's sense of comfort and security, but nothing valuable or irreplaceable.
  • It's best to stick with  tried and true foods and snacks to minimize gastric upset.
  • Write out anything you think we should know about your dog. Too much information is better than too little!​
Food 
  • Kibble: should arrive in a large Zip-Loc type bag. Label the bag with a permanent marker to include your dog's name, feeding amount and frequency. Please pack enough for several extra feedings in case your return is delayed.
  • Cans: should arrive labeled and unopened. We do have refrigeration available for cans we open here.
  • Raw food:  While we appreciate the potential health benefits of feeding homemade diets and raw bones, we prefer to limit our staff's handling of raw meat and bones. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, please save raw foods and bones for home. If raw feeding is necessary, it must arrive packed in individual, labelled, leak proof, meal sized portions. We are able to freeze and refrigerate as required.
  • Treats, cookies, chewies: bring along any treats that your dog is used to (this isn't the time to introduce novelty to their diets!). Some dogs won't spend much time on their normal chew toys because they are so distracted by their playmates.
Medication
  • Please label medication with the dog's name, name of medication and dosing instructions. Include several extra doses in case of pick up delay.
Bedding
  • Dog beds, blankets and "loveys": While we have plenty of clean bedding here, most dogs take great comfort from curling up at night with something that smells like home. This could include a worn t-shirt, an old pillowcase you've slept on, or even their own bed/blanket. Please don't bring anything of value. Sometimes a dog that never chews a bed a bed will when in a new environment and we aren't able to replace bedding brought from home.​
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  • Bring anything that you think will add to your dog's sense of comfort and security, but nothing valuable or irreplaceable.

  • It's best to stick with  tried and true foods and snacks to minimize gastric upset.

  • Write out anything you think we should know about your dog. Too much information is better than too little!

Food 
  • Kibble: should arrive in a large Zip-Loc type bag. Label the bag with a permanent marker to include your dog's name, feeding amount and frequency. Please pack enough for several extra feedings in case your return is delayed.
  • Cans: should arrive labeled and unopened. We do have refrigeration available for cans we open here.
  • Raw food:  While we appreciate the potential health benefits of feeding homemade diets and raw bones, we prefer to limit our staff's handling of raw meat and bones. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, please save raw foods and bones for home. If raw feeding is necessary, it must arrive packed in individual, labelled, leak proof, meal sized portions. We are able to freeze and refrigerate as required.
  • Treats, cookies, chewies: bring along any treats that your dog is used to (this isn't the time to introduce novelty to their diets!). Some dogs won't spend much time on their normal chew toys because they are so distracted by their playmates.
Medication
  • Please label medication with the dog's name, name of medication and dosing instructions. Include several extra doses in case of pick up delay.
Bedding
  • Dog beds, blankets and "loveys": While we have plenty of clean bedding here, most dogs take great comfort from curling up at night with something that smells like home. This could include a worn t-shirt, an old pillowcase you've slept on, or even their own bed/blanket. Please don't bring anything of value. Sometimes a dog that never chews a bed a bed will when in a new environment and we aren't able to replace bedding brought from home.​

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What Our Clients Are Saying

"Alison and her staff provided exceptional care to not only my dog but also to me..." A. B.

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The best. Alison and her staff are terrific. My dog, Rem, hadn't spent any time boarded before we got here and he loved it there. I don't know how the dogs are all so calm, but they are. I'm lucky this is near by me. " Betsy N.

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We miss him, but we never worry about him when he's there. Wonderfully competent crew. Beautiful surroundings." Bruce K.
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Contact Us

250 Southampton Rd.
​Westhampton, Ma. 01027
USA
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​413 527-3652
  • HOME
    • Covid-19 Safety Protocols
    • Hours
    • Contact
    • Gift Cards
    • FAQ
    • The Fine Print
  • Tour
  • Reviews
  • What We Do
    • Daily Schedule
    • The NaturePark
    • Daycare
    • Boarding
    • Custom Care
    • Grooming
    • Transportation
    • Rates
  • Who We Are
    • Alison
    • Diane
    • Christy
    • Emmy
    • Brendan
    • Amelia
    • Olivia
    • Morgan
    • Delaney
    • Aimee
    • Beth
    • Ysabel
  • Client Portal
    • The App