Best Friends Fur Ever
1009 Philadelphia Rd, Joppatowne, MD 21085
Overview
Best Friends Fur Ever is a premier dog daycare and boarding facility in Joppatowne, MD offering outdoor-centric care with 24/7 staff supervision, live webcams, and specialized programs including Play My Way and Assisted Canine Care. The facility requires a temperament evaluation, offers group and solo play options, and provides daily photo updates to keep owners connected.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Canine Influenza (CIV)
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What Reviews Say
700 reviews analyzedBest Friends Fur Ever is a highly popular dog daycare and boarding facility with approximately 90% 5-star reviews. The facility excels in staff friendliness, communication (report cards, webcams, photos), and training programs, particularly those led by Catalina. Most dogs appear genuinely happy and excited to attend. However, there are significant red flags including rare but serious safety incidents (dog attacks, injuries during training), multiple reports of dogs contracting kennel cough, and some billing/service issues. The majority of negative reviews involve isolated incidents rather than systemic problems, but the severity of some complaints (injuries, alleged mistreatment) warrants attention. Repeat customers are abundant with many using the facility for years across multiple pets.
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Dog attacked by another dog resulting in puncture wounds - owner not informed proactively
βMy German Shepherd was attacked by another dog and suffered four puncture wounds. They did not tell me I found them later that evening.β
Dogs contracting kennel cough/illness after stays
βMy dog got kennel cough from this place both times he stayed there.β
Injuries during board-and-train programs with refusal to cover vet bills
βOur puppy cannot walk on her back right leg, she cannot put weight on it due to injuries sustained at their facility... Refusal to assist with vet bills and they have engaged their attorney in the matter.β
Dogs left in cages during paid play time, potential mistreatment
βI saw him locked in an outside cage for 30 minutes during 'free play time.' This is the part I was paying for- to have my dog exercise and play with other dogs.β
Allergic reactions ignored - dog fed wrong food causing illness
βI specifically told them in writing that our doggie is allergic to chicken and not to feed her anything with chicken. They gave her dog food with chicken so she didn't eat and was throwing up.β
Paid add-ons (one-on-one time) not delivered
βI paid extra for one on one time to give her something to do other then sit in the crate. They didn't do that and then said they would take care of that on the last day.β
Communication gaps during boarding - missing report cards, no callback(8 mentions)
βWe returned and picked him up Thursday at 6:00 pm. He again had no report card. No pictures. From a two day stay.β
Training program concerns - injuries, lack of progress, wrong gender on reports(4 mentions)
βOur puppy was there three days a week for four weeks... Her report cards on 2-3 occasions referred to her as a him.β
Pricing - considered expensive, limited flexibility(6 mentions)
βPricing for boarding is high and with 2 dogs makes it very costly even for a 3 night stay.β
Inconsistent service quality day-to-day(3 mentions)
βThe quality of service is very spotty day to day.β
PACCC Certified Staff
Manager Level
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Top Rated
4.8 stars from 978+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 978 reviews.
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