Dalton's Cherrywood Kennel
780 Grafton St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Overview
Dalton's Cherrywood Kennel is a family-owned and operated pet boarding, daycare, and grooming facility in Shrewsbury, MA with over 60 years of experience. They offer heated and air-conditioned indoor runs, a separate cattery with garden views, and over one acre of shaded grass play areas for daycare. The facility features video monitoring for fire, smoke, and security, and specializes in senior and special needs pets.
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What Reviews Say
77 reviews analyzedDalton's Cherrywood Kennel shows a stark divide in customer experiences - the majority (60 of 77 reviews) are highly positive, praising the large outdoor play areas, caring staff, and happy dogs. However, a significant minority (15 reviews) report serious issues including pets returning injured or sick, unsanitary conditions, and complaints about owner Dorothy Dalton's demeanor. The departure of longtime employee Carrie appears to have triggered negative reviews, and new management (John and Dorothy Dalton) faces criticism despite their 60+ years of ownership. The facility excels in dog happiness and facility quality but faces serious concerns around safety and cleanliness that warrant attention.
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Dogs returned with serious injuries/infections requiring vet care
โOne came back bleeding from an infection, the other hobbled on three, open and bleeding sores on all paws, and eye sealed shut.โ
Pet died while in facility's care
โMy cat got sick and they didn't do anything about it... she died within a few days of picking her up.โ
Kennel cough outbreak with no notification to customers
โShe came down with kennel cough... Dalton's is the only place she could have gotten sick.โ
Pet returned with worms
โMy dog got worms from his week long stay.โ
Unsanitary conditions - cat housing described as breeding ground for disease
โVery unsanitary..especially the cat housing..very dangerous for a kennel considering how it creates a breeding ground for disease.โ
Aggressive dogs not properly separated - safety concern
โThis owner has no clue which dog goes where especially which dog is aggressive or not! That's extremely unsafe!!โ
Owner Dorothy's demeanor - rude, dismissive, condescending(4 mentions)
โThe owner (Dorothy) of this place has ABSOLUTELY no idea what she is doing! She is rude, dismissive, condescending and treats her staff like crap.โ
Loss of former employee Carrie - trusted staff member(4 mentions)
โCARRIE IS NO LONGER THERE!!! Carrie was the real MVP and knew every single dog there and their personalities!โ
Pricing issues - perceived overcharging or inconsistency(3 mentions)
โThe owners overcharges and then when you question it, she becomes rude and condescending.โ
Pets returned dirty/unsanitary conditions(3 mentions)
โMy cat came home with her under fur covered with and smelling badly of dried urine.โ
Poor communication about pet health issues(2 mentions)
โThey admitted this happened to others as well... the owner is relaxing in Florida... feels losing my frequent boarding... is better than helping me pay the vet bill.โ
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