Animal Loving Care
556 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Overview
Animal Loving Care is a women-owned boutique dog boarding and daycare facility in Brooklyn, NY offering overnight boarding, daycare, grooming, dog walking, and puppy playgroup services. They provide cage-free, home-like accommodations with 24/7 supervision, separate areas for small and large dogs, and require all dogs to pass a temperament evaluation and meet vaccination requirements.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza (recommended)
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Hours & Billing
Cancellation & Deposits
Care & Play
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What Reviews Say
410 reviews analyzedAnimal Loving Care is overwhelmingly beloved by the Brooklyn dog community with 95%+ 5-star reviews. The facility excels in staff friendliness, dog happiness, and communication—regular Instagram updates and personalized care are consistently praised. Notable strengths include patience with anxious dogs, cage-free open concept, and strong groomer relationships (especially Lexa, Gabby, and Mie). A few concerning incidents exist: two reviews allege water deprivation, one describes grooming injury, and there are occasional complaints about pricing and wait times. The owner responds professionally to all negative reviews, typically with detailed explanations and sometimes video evidence. This is clearly a trusted neighborhood institution with strong loyalty and repeat business spanning years.
People love
Staff shoutouts
Worth noting
Dog dehydration/water deprivation allegations
“they didn’t provide my fur baby water but told me if your BF doesn’t drink out of public bowls that was why she didn’t drink water”
Grooming injury - nails cut too short, paw pad cut
“several of them were cut down past the quick, and one of his paw pads had been cut”
Dog left in pain/irritation after grooming
“she was so agitated and clearly in pain in her groin area. The area where she pees from is red and irritated”
Cat-dog proximity safety concern
“my cat got almost attack by a dog and that was scary”
Unexpected charges/billing disputes
“I later on get a text saying there were add ons and I have to pay extra”
Pricing/Value concerns(5 mentions)
“This place is expensive and only cares about the money”
Long wait times at grooming(2 mentions)
“5+ hours at the groomers is unacceptable”
Staff turnover/management issues
“The place is like a sweat shop and there are always new workers that just don't know how to operate this type of business”
Top Rated
4.9 stars from 416+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 416 reviews.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
4 months
Pricing
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