We are so grateful for Melissa and the care she gives to our rescue pup! Our pup was not a good fit at other daycares, and the care Melissa provides has allowed us to keep her. We highly recommend her service. read more

We love Melissa and her staff. We have been bringing our dog Nash here since he has been 3 months. He goes here 2-3 times a week and jumps out of the car to go meet at the gate. I would strongly recommend The Dogmother to any and everyone. Rates are great and your dog could not be in better hands. read more

You know this a a great place when the dog is excited to get dropped off and always comes home tired and happy!

Melissa I can't put into words what she did for me and my wife she give us our baby mama Gigi and give her the best two years. We have adopted 4 more dogs over the years and she is the only person we will ever go to for dogs and is the only non family member I'll ever trust with my dogs. read more

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I just love the Dog Mother she loves dogs and takes very good care of them! She also rescues dogs and her kennel is clean and she has a huge back yard for the dogs to run in. Your dog is safe at this kennel as she over sees everything ! I would give her 100 STARS if I could . read more

Dog Mother is absolutely amazing! My dog went missing in Roxbury and some how ended up in the hands of these wonderful people! I am beyond grateful for the love and care the gave my dog! I am even hoping to support them in the future! Thank you for everything you do! Loving and rehabbing dogs is not easy! However it's so much grace in your home! Thank you again! read more

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Melissa is the best! So wonderful with all the dogs! Got both of mine from her and I always recommend her for daycare and/or adoption! read more

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I had the best experience at the Dogmother. She listened to what I needed and helped me find my soul pup. I am forever grateful to her. She truly cares about the well-being of her animals and provides them with the best care while they wait for their forever home. She responded to every text I sent and has continued to support me even after the adoption. We need more places like the Dogmother! read more

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The Dogmother and her team are unbelievable! We are first time dog owners and I can't even imagine getting through our first without this team. Melissa is easy to communicate with (always answers text messages) and the flexibility to drop off our dog on any day (no hard schedule required) and just venmo a payment that morning is so great for our crazy work schedules. We have also done overnights and weekends and that was great as well. I know it's a great place because when we get to the intersection to turn down the street to the daycare our dog starts to go nuts and basically jumps out of the car to the front entrance when we get there! He just absolutely loves it. Thank you Melissa and team for doing all you do for our Tuck! Your all the best!​​ read more

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Wouldn't trust my dogs with anyone else! Great prices and my pups are treated like family!

Melissa is beyond amazing! My sister had a major health issue and Melissa was a savior. She took my sisters' 2 Shelties just before the hectic Thanksgiving weekend and kept them at her place during this very stressful time. Recently she was kind enough to bring them to visit my sister prior to her,unfortunately, having to give them up as she just isn't able to take care of them. This caring gesture made my sisters' day as she loves her dogs immensely. Melissa was our "angel" and I would recommend her to everyone and anyone. She has a heart of gold and loves all ALL dogs as if they were her own. Thanks again Melissa! You are an incredible person!!! read more

I have known Melissa for over 20 yrs, since she was a young doggie day care provider capable of managing my large, obstinate and aggressive Shepard mix. The only one capable!! And she handled that dog lovingly for over a decade. Two dogs, I still rely on her--and her equally capable team-- to provide play and vacation overnights for my rambunctious. She and her staff are reliable, calm flexible and friendly. I always feel secure knowing my little guy is having a blast and is safe and well cared for. Such a relief!!! read more

Melissa and her crew are so loving and caring with my anxious pup. He runs right in and gives the staff kisses, which shows what a safe and caring environment this daycare provides. Melissa is always open to accommodating me with boarding and pick-up/drop offs. The dogs are outside for most of the day, unlike other daycares. I highly recommend the Dogmother!! read more

We have been bringing our dog (Brody) to the Dogmother since 2022 and we wouldn't trust anyone else! He loves going there to play with his furry friends and we know he is getting well taken care of whether it's just for daycare or boarding! read more

Melissa was great when she helped me get my pup Jelly. She has a companion for rescue dogs and is very helpful with advice!!

Amazing place to take your pup.. Melissa takes awesome care of your pup, all while seamlessly helping care for abandoned pups. She is so giving of her time to many area animal control and rescue organizations. Thankful to have her. read more

I recently boarded my Lexi for a few nights over Christmas. While in Melissa's care my baby had a allergic reaction (wich looked like maybe a spider bite) a bump appeared on the side of her face. Melissa reached out to me Immediately to let me know then gave her a dose of Benadryl.......... my Lexi couldn't of been in better hands ......I highly recommend the dog mother and Lexi does to read more

The BEST. Melissa and her staff love these dogs like their own. Just go watch her videos on Facebook, every single dog is happy with their tail wagging! My dogs try to jump out of the car when they know they are going here and never want to come home. So thankful for the Dogmother!! read more

Melissa and her team have been taking care of my 2 dogs (Shepard and Labrador) for a few years. My boys are very well cared for and absolutely love going. They jump like crazy when I mention doggie day care. She is always very responsive with any questions and super accommodating. Don't know what we would do without her and her team! I always feel very comfortable leaving them even for a week. Highly recommend. read more

My dog is very shy, but every time we get to The Dog mother, she can't wait to get out of the car and get in there. She goes in super excited to see all of the staff and comes out happy, well exercised, and relaxed at the end of the day. Melissa also helps with fostering a lot of great dogs. A+ read more

Melissa is the best. My Pixie loves going there and comes home exhausted. She will also take her on a moments notice. Great for overnight visits as well. We love Melissa. Greatly recommend! read more

My pup loves going to The Dogmother! She gets so excited when we pull up to the house. She is very good at communicating and is so prompt when I ask questions while my dog is there! My dog does both daycare and boarding! read more

You can count on the crew at the Dogmother to treat your dog like their own. They are really good at keeping the pack in order and they really know dogs. They take care of your pet as you would, correcting when necessary and showing the love when they need that too! Melissa is very helpful and accommodating. She understands dogs need to get their energy out through exercise but never keeps them out too long in the bitter cold. I love being able to see my dog having fun with the other dogs in the pack when I'm on vacation through the videos Melissa posts. read more

Melissa is AWESOME! Her and her crew are the BEST; she's so informative and extremely well versed in what she's doing! She has such a big heart and I would not trust my boy with anybody else BUT her! read more

You never have to worry when you take your dogs to Melissa! She takes care of your fur babies like they were her own! She is on top of the details so you can relax! Emerald, Ruby and Pebble love the dog mother! She is a great resource in general ,,, for all things dog/cat related !! read more

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Melissa and her staff are the absolute best, my dogs love going over! I usually bring my two pits most weekends in the summer and it's a relief to know they're in great hands! read more

Melissa is the BEST! She picks up and drops off. when you needed a pick me up you can count on the Dogmother page to have awesome videos of my baby playing!!! Rouge loves her, she can hear her turn onto our street. Rogue jumps up to wait for her and always comes home exausted. read more

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I send my 2 dachshunds to the Dogmother 3 times a week for exercise and to be socialized with other dogs... both my fur kids absolutely LOVE Melissa and enjoy their time with her & the other dogs... both my dogs are rescues .. My male came to me trained and well adjusted.. we bonded immediately. . My female has needed a bit of rehabilitation... Her health and her training was neglected by her previous owners. .. she was obese and not trained properly. . The Dogmother has been a godsend to help me exercise her and have her become the sweet well adjusted dog that she is now. Her visits with Melissa has helped her become self confident, be socialized with other dogs, getting her much needed exercise and all this knowing that both my dogs are being care for as Melissa would care for her own fur kids. . She DEFINITELY gives me peace of mind while I'm working and when I must travel for work or pleasure Melissa the Dogmother is always there with a smile and her positive nature to care for my fur kids.. not just my 2 dogs but she has helped me with cat care as well when I was away for an extended period of time I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MELISSA AND THE DOGMOTHER she has made my life less stressful just knowing my fur kids are getting the love I can't give them while I'm working the long hours that I do read more

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Thanks to The Dog Mother I can finally trust bringing my two fur babies to a place they love. Kota and Kain cry the second I pull into the driveway and I can't even say "puppy school" without Kain going absolutely crazy. I'm so thankful for Melissa for actually bringing Kain into my life and Kotas life a few years ago. I recommend everyone to her!! read more

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I was lucky enough to find Melissa and team several years ago. I have used her boarding service very often over the years when I travel. It's a great relief to know that your doggies are safe and cared for when you are away. Melissa is great, very knowledgeable and very accommodating. She loves animals and it's clear in how she runs her business. She provides excellent service and care at a very reasonable price. Thanks Melissa for all you do. read more

I love sending my Stewart there! Melissa is awesome with Stewart, and he loves Judy and Larry, who picks him up 3 days a week. read more

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I have been with Melissa before she open her own Business. I will follow her where ever she goes. She treats the dogs as if they were her own and I always feel they are safe with her staff. She post videos of them playing and keeps u updated on valueable information. Her prices are so reasonable and she is an absolute Dog mother!!! read more

Melissa is great. Takes good care of the pack and goes the extra mile to create a fun, safe and social experience for the dogs she has in her care. She does pick up and drop off. Her prices are super reasonable. You can see that she really loves what she does and because of those factors, I wouldn't take my dog any where else. read more

Melissa and her staff is the most caring, educated, and professional staff I've ever seen. I actually met Melissa when she was fostering my 2 future dogs! With her help of the staff and others I was able to adopt 2 dogs without any hassle or trouble. The dogs are so amazing and I am now proud to say she is a friend and a mentor! I would trust her with any of my animals! Highly recommended read more

I cannot say enough good about Melissa. We started sending our energetic puppy a year ago, and haven't looked back! She is literally jumping out of the car to hurry up and get inside and play with her doggie friends the second we pull down the driveway! Melissa makes sure the dogs are all safe and well cared for while they are there. And the icing on the cake and that our puppy comes home EXHAUSTED from all the fun she has had all day long! read more

My dogs are my children, I interviewed 5 places before choosing Melissa. She is unmatched. Every dog in her care feels safe, confident and happy - just look at her videos on Facebook! My dogs want to jump through my window when we pull up. I would never post a review that I didn't truly mean, especially when it comes to animals. She is truly THE BEST and is in this business for the right reasons - she wants all dogs happy, and keeps her prices so affordable so no dog is left out. Imagine if everyone was like that. We love her. read more

Melissa and her team are SAINTS! My girl Sammy stayed with Melissa for almost 9 whole months while I was deployed and I could not have left her in better hands. Sammy has had issues in the past socializing with other dogs so I was extremely nervous to leave her with anyone but when I picked her up after 9 months she was a new dog! I feel comfortable bringing her around other big dogs and she is so much more calm and relaxed. Melissa treated her like she was her own dog and loved her like she was her own! Sammy was happier than I could've hoped staying here and seeing her doggy day care I can understand why! All of the dogs were happy and well taken care of as well as sufficiently supervised. Even if your dog has some behavioral issues, Melissa and her team are totally equipped to handle it! I highly recommend leaving your fur children in their capable hands. Absolutely wonderful little yard for them to play all day and a cozy spot to sleep at night. So glad I found Melissa and will definitely be bringing my dog back in the future! read more

Owner was so rude dealing with a situation . She doesn't handle the situations in a professional manner. Instead of being blunt & swearing at me, she should be a business owner who learns how to speak to people in a professional manner no matter what the situation. My pup had an issue and instead of telling me what really happened all I got was rude comments and swearing back towards me. It got into a heated argument that was uncalled for. I DONT recommend if you love your fur baby! read more

5 stars aren't enough. Melissa is just simply amazing. We have 2 dogs that love going to Auntie Melissa's house. She is so flexible when it comes to daycare and anytime we go away she's always there for them. We wouldn't consider leaving them with anyone else but her & her staff. She runs a tight ship! Her employees are trained professionals....not just young kids in need of cash. We truly have peace of mind that our babies are in great care and getting all the love they need when they're away from us. One of my dogs is high energy so it's nice when she comes home and she's tired for the next few days. Haha read more

Well first off let's be honest: our dogs are like our kids. They're part of the family. You want them to be safe when you leave them in someone else's care. We send Shyla to The Dogmother every week. Melissa treats every single dog like they are her own. We don't have any worry when Shyla is in her care. While I'm at work I feel like Facebook is my little nanny cam. I get to see videos of Shyla having fun with her friends. In fact, just last week we were away and we came home to selfies of Melissa and Shyla kissing. Dogs want to be dogs and act like dogs. Knowing that's exactly what they do at The Dogmother is the best feeling. I refer everyone I see with a dog to The Dogmother. If I could give The Dogmother ten stars- I would! read more