Basic Kennel services. Not a doggy day care…read more Your pet will be safe and cared for in a small individual pen, and get some time in the play yard - but they will not be pampered. (These pets are predominately strangers and vacationers to the operators and to each other - so this makes a lot of sense). The owner was great and very accommodating. We love our dog, and while Acadia and even the ferry boats love them too - some places like beaches are we're he is not allowed. We could not leave him in the campground unattended, so it was a great benefit to have this local service available.

Not a review - just an fyi. I called on 8/23/22 to see if they could take care of our dog and…read morethey have closed the business and are now retired.

Do not hesitate to leave your four-legger in Makayla's care! My husband and I were apprehensive to…read moreleave our yellow lab, Charlotte, while we went away for the weekend. She is shy and anxious around people and we had never left her with anyone outside our immediate family. That being said, Makayla was incredibly sweet and understanding of Charlotte's unique personality and they hit it off right away. We felt extremely comfortable leaving Charlotte in Makayla's care for the weekend and will not hesitate to do so again in the future!

From the owner: Extended and short term in-home pet sitting, including dogs and cats of various breed types.read more

I think it's wonderful that our dog(s) are allowed to play with each other instead of having to…read morestay in a kennel. I've found that the people who work here really care about animals. My dog is shy and she's gotten to know all these people and comes one day a week to play with the other dogs. She has more confidence. They know her personally and call her by name. This is a "home away from home" and you can feel confident that your dog will get great care.

Yeah! Maine Animal Keeper is the best! Our dog had an amazing time in daycare! They were one of the…read moreonly Bangor doggie daycares that had early and late hours and are accepting new dogs! While we found the name a little odd and they came up almost last on a search for doggie daycares in Bangor (probably because they are in Hermon ME which is just 1 highway exit away or 7 minutes away). They are a very large facility and all the dogs are very happy. The limited interactions we had with staff - they were friendly and very professional. Reasonably priced with flexible longer hours. On the 2nd day of daycare, our dog practically pulled my arm off racing to go back to play! They gave me feedback that he had been well behaved and asked me a question about a scar he has so I knew that they had checked on him and knew who he was, despite the large number of dogs they oversee. We wish they had a camera system that we could log in to watch our dog play - I'd pay a premium for this service. Otherwise, Maine Animal Keeper is friendly, wonderful and we would definitely trust our dog with them again!

Always takes care of our Sphinx when we travel but recently we have noticed a change in staff and…read morethe level of professionalism. The kennel seems to be run by teens with little experience and not much knowledge of pet care. We always used to tune into the pet cams when we were traveling to see our baby and verify that cleaning and care were actually taking place. When we picked up our baby at 2pm there was dried food in her bowl and the kennel looked like it was not cleaned. It has been two years since the pet cams have been working and It gives me an uneasy feeling that this is intentional. We are actively looking for a new kennel and highly doubt we will use this kennel again.

I left my bunny here for 9 days. Bunnies are very sensitive and can get sick and die quickly if…read morestressed. He came back healthy with no issues. They worked with me to find the optimal location for him in the kennel where he wouldn't have to see dogs and cats. They spent time with him every day and sent me frequent pictures and updates. Bunny diets are not easy but they followed my hay, pellet, treat, and salad feeding instructions so he didn't have any GI disturbances. Everyone I met was so kind, from the staff to the manager to the owner. They all really obviously care about animals and seem to like their jobs. I don't like to leave my bunny behind and avoid it if possible. But sometimes it's unavoidable and I'll be way less worried doing so in the future, knowing that this kennel is nearby.

I'm not one that typically writes reviews but just had to say that Lyndsey was beyond awesome! The…read morelove and attention she gave to my kitty gave me complete peace about having to board her. My Kali Mist had more space than cats usually get, and she had rotating access to the bigger main room (that even has a small outside enclosure). If you want an awesome caregiver for your kitties, this is the place to take them.

We went camping on the coast of Maine in October 2020. We parked the Airstream at a campground in…read moreSearsport and went hiking every day. Our two dogs came along on the trip - a 13 yr old blind springer spaniel and a 3 yr old King Charles Cavalier that eats acorns and has had 2 surgeries to remove them from his GI tract. They could not hike with us (there are many oak trees around Penobscot Bay), so we took them to Lyndsey for 6 daytime appointments while we went to Acadia and elsewhere. We can't say enough good things about Lyndsey. She is warm and personable. She took a real interest in our dogs and their well-being. She walked them and watched out for them during their stays. She texted us during the day to update us on their condition. She was flexible when we were early or late for drop off and pick up. In short, she had empathy for our dogs and for our vacation plans. If you are headed to the Penobscot region, board your pets with Lyndsey. You will be glad you did!

My dog, Max, and I travel quite a bit. Sometimes? I just need a break. I found Carolann, at…read morecreature quarters, through a personal referral. Once I provided her our vet records? We were in! Now, Max loves people. But, he is a little persnickety regarding dogs. He is only 45 lbs, but, he's pretty sure he's the toughest guy around. Sometimes? He gets up in the face of a really big dog, and I worry that he will get his butt kicked. We arrived that morning? To several much bigger dogs. I was concerned. The place was clean, and well organized. There was a sofa area, with a big screen tv! Max loves to watch animal channel or cartoons, so this was a big deal! There were bunk beds, tons of toys, and tons of space inside this new looking barn type structure. There appeared to be a grooming area in the back, but I forgot to ask. Out back, there was a fenced in area for play, with other dogs out there messing about. I was gone all day. Halfway through the day, Carolann sent me a text with a pic of Max playing in the yard. She said he was fun, and very sweet, and not picking any fights at all. That was good news! I stayed away, and had my me time for almost 9 hours. When I returned? He was happy, smiling, and yes, worn out. He was not dragging me to leave and get into my car. All that is great stuff! And the price was very reasonable. I will take him back when I return to the area, which I plan to, almost every year.

When my husband told me we were going to be staying here for the night, and I saw that they boarded…read moreanimals, I jokingly asked if we were going to be crated. Turns out, we almost were. We were "greeted" by Arnold, telling us that we had the best room in the house, and because the rest of the inn was booked, we were to stay in that room only. It had a tiny, up high window, was about 40 degrees for several hours until it heated up, there was no water, kettle, or SOAP! When we asked for soap and shampoo, we were told that they were not included. We also were told that there would be no breakfast or even coffee. We were there offseason, so nothing else was open, so we just stayed in that terrible, claustrophobic, freezing cold room with no water. It was the worst place that my husband and I remember ever staying.

Our one kid/two puppy family gives Winter Harbor Inn an 11/10 because it's very clean, spacious,…read morecomfortable, and charming--a short walk from the grocery, restaurants, and historic downtown (cute, artsy, full of fishing boats). A dog-friendly, free shuttle will pick you up at the doorstep and take you around Schoodic Point (the prettiest part of Acadia National Park) and drop you back at the Inn after a hike. The backyard is fenced and has several outdoor seating areas where you can play fetch with Fido, sit by the fire, read a book in the hammock, or have a cookout (grill, wood, utensils, etc. provided) in a beautifully candle-lit setting. We also enjoyed playing board games with our 11 year old (they have hundreds!) one rainy night, how wonderful that our dogs could hang out in the room with us--Leisure Lee, especially, appreciated the dog bed provided. There's on site pet-sitting offered for an extra fee. But not with just anyone! Pam and Arnold are pet experts, breeders (pugs), groomers--they know animals inside/out and really spend time with them (long walks on the beach, playtime, feedings, etc.--they treat pets like people). We asked them to sit with our two puppies (bloodhound and boxer-mix--leather- chewing piranhas, really) from 6 am to 9 pm while we went into Bar Harbor for the day and when we returned Azy was in Pam's lap, and Leisure Lee was asleep, listening to music, by the fire--I don't know of any conventional hotel that offers pet-owners such peace of mind via this service. The breakfast--wow! Fresh fruit, yogurt, granola bars, organic oatmeal, bagels, cream cheese, wheat germ--you can eat healthy if you wish, but they also have pop tarts, kid-cereals, chocolate muffins, fancy creamers for coffee, all sorts of juices, unlimited pet treats and bottled waters. A family on a budget, we loved that we were able to place our own groceries, too, on the fridge shelf provided. That said, Three Sisters Café, down the road a ways, offered great deals on good food when we ate out, and the food stand in front of The Fisherman's Inn had inexpensive lobster rolls to die for. While there, we met an Italian couple, a family from Maine, and a retired librarian--all quiet, conscientious, interesting folks we loved meeting. But Pam and Arnold are the warm, whip-smart people (add to their pet-knowledge incomparable knowledge of fun things to do in the area) that really make the place into a one-of-a-kind, exceptional home away from home--they go way out of their way to make sure their guests are cared for, comfortable, and happy. We loved our trip here, and plan to go back, often.

I chose El Rancho based on the recommendation of a friend who boards her dog here and loves what…read morethese folks do for her dog . I came here to get two of my 3 dogs groomed . One is very old and not able to be easily worked with due to her skittish nature ( Honey Bun ). The staff here did an awesome AWESOME job with both dogs and I was able to watch which helped me overcome my anxiety about having Honey Bun groomed . Im making these folks our permanent local grooming choice . You should too !!

LOOK NO FURTHER! I cannot say enough good things about this place. I am a retired old guy who loves…read moremy dogs so I'm very particuler who cares for them. We go there for grooming and boarding and they are awesome! Megan does a FANTASTIC job with the kennels and you know she and her staff really care about the dogs. They make you feel like you are their only client! And Tweakie the groomer does an awesome job, she is booked up for months in advance, so what does that tell you? But most of all is everyone's upbeat, postive, caring attitude! You just can't find that anymore. I love these guys and so do my dogs!

I don't know why this place has such a low review, it looks like the one star was a very long time…read moreago. But I just took my dog here and boarded her for a few days while I was out of town, she is a very shy small Chihuahua, she did very well. I am very happy with this business and the holiday took care of my dog. The owners are super nice and helpful, it is a family run and owned place it is not a Careless corporation or anything like that. If I ever need to board my dog I will definitely take her here again and I recommend it.

I have had my mixed breed dog here several times. No complaints. She has always come home, same as…read moreshe went in. Owner had comments that showed me she cared and was attentive to my dog.

It's been one year since Rodney came to our house and taught us how to help our rescue Lab be a…read moresweet, wonderful party of our family. He had been aggressive with other dogs, food and people but since we worked with Rodney, he's been amazingly good in all areas. I trust him with other dogs and people and he listens to my commands. What an incredible change in how much we learned and in Teddy's behaviors. Thanks, Rodney!

From the owner: Over 50 years professional experience as professional DOG trainers. Balanced training, always…read moreseeking to first shape and reward correct/acceptable behaviors with positive reinforcement methods. Private counseling, Private training, Group classes. Serving clients from Bar Harbor to Bangor, and Bucksport to Beals.