Animal Inn of New Port Richey
8247 Pala Ct, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Overview
Animal Inn is a licensed kennel established in 1982 in New Port Richey, FL, offering dog boarding services. The facility is veteran-owned and operated, inspected yearly by animal services. They also provide grooming services as mentioned in client testimonials.
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151 reviews analyzedAnimal Inn of New Port Richey is a family-owned facility with 30+ years of history that receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for cleanliness, staff friendliness, and value. Most dogs appear happy and eager to return. However, there are serious red flags including a dog mauling incident, an abuse allegation, and multiple reports of facility transparency issues. Communication is a weakness - several reviewers report uncalled-back messages and booking confusion. The owner responds professionally but rarely (2 responses in 151 reviews). While the majority experience is positive, the safety incidents and transparency complaints are concerning and potential customers should investigate further.
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Dog mauling/death incident at facility
โWhile my dog came home alive, unlike the couple picking up in front of me who's dog had been mauled during its and had to be put down!โ
Abuse allegation - dog left in sun with no water, chain wrapped around neck
โMy be dog was be in the sun for hours no water she was abused when they brought to me her number chain was wrapped around twisted around her neck to the next point she had be a hard time breathingโ
Dog contracted serious illness after boarding
โShe was so ill we were worried she wouldn't make it until the vet opened. She was so sick the vet was extremely worried.โ
Facility transparency issues - customers denied full facility tours
โI find it very concerning that they don't let me check out where my dogs were staying.โ
Pricing deception - undisclosed fees and charges
โI was told $14/ day ($16/ day if they walk her)... I arrive at 4 pm and I'm charged for 5 days, not 4 because it was 'after 12:00 pm' which I was not told about. They also added $2 per day extra since she is over 25 pounds. I was never told about that either.โ
Communication/phone responsiveness(5 mentions)
โAfter booking our dog for another stay for 10/4, I attempted to call several times to confirm. No calls back.โ
Facility transparency/tour restrictions(4 mentions)
โWe could only see where cats stayed, and had no idea where they treated the dog.โ
Unexpected charges/pricing issues(3 mentions)
โThey also added $2 per day extra since she is over 25 pounds. I was never told about that either.โ
Dog health issues after stay(3 mentions)
โWhen we got our lab home she was coughing and stayed that way 2 days before it cleared up.โ
Grooming dissatisfaction(2 mentions)
โHe came back with his hair practically shaved, his eyes extra trimmed giving him and especially poodle appearance.โ
Top Rated
4.6 stars from 154+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 154 reviews.
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