Bolton Kennels
1270 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT 06043
Overview
Bolton Kennels is a family-run dog boarding and daycare facility in Bolton, Connecticut, founded in 2014 by sisters Brenda and Debbie. They offer traditional boarding, open boarding (cage-free home-style stays), and dog daycare with both full-day and half-day options, featuring outdoor play areas and a pool.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, DHPP, DA2PP, DHLPP, Distemper/Parvo Virus Combo
Policies & Details
Care & Play
Requirements
Safety & Emergency
Extras
What Reviews Say
68 reviews analyzedBolton Kennels enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with 52 of 68 reviews giving 5 stars. Customers consistently praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and reasonable pricing. The owners Brenda and Al are noted as professional and compassionate. Minor complaints include a controversial afternoon pickup charge policy and two historical medical-related complaints about vaccinations. The facility handles emergencies professionally and even received praise for their sensitive handling of a dog passing away under their care. High repeat customer rate with many clients using services for years.
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Worth noting
Medical error - repeat vaccinations given to pregnant dog
“They gave my pregnant female a second set of shots”
Dog fight requiring emergency vet visit
“The dogs got into it with each other (they were staying together) and one had to make a trip to the pet emergency room”
Dog passed away under their care
“Sadly, our old dog died there under their care. They couldn't have been more sensitive or loving”
Extra day charge for afternoon pickup
“Was not informed you would be charged an extra day if you pick up in the afternoon”
Rude phone customer service(2 mentions)
“The person that I spoke with on the phone cut me off when I told her the dates”
Facility smaller than expected
“It was very small and really not walkable”
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$40–$76/night
Daycare
$20–$33/day
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