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Dalton's Cherrywood Kennel

780 Grafton St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

4.0
78 Google reviews
Outdoor yardGroomingClimate controlled

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.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Daily updates โ€” Free
Comfort items allowed

Safety & Emergency

Fire safety system

Extras

Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

77 reviews analyzed

Dalton'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.

Dog happiness
4.5
Staff
4.0
Facility
4.0
Drop-off / pickup
4.0
Communication
3.5
Value
3.0
Cleanliness
2.5
Safety
2.0

People love

Dogs love attending - excited to arrive, happy tired after(12)Large outdoor play areas - big yard, grass, room to run(10)Staff are caring, animal lovers, treat pets like family(9)Long-term customers - years of reliable service(8)Flexible hours including weekends(3)Great grooming results(5)

Staff shoutouts

Carrie(5 mentions)Daniella

Worth noting

Dogs returned with serious injuries/infections requiring vet care

โ€œOne 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

โ€œMy 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

โ€œShe came down with kennel cough... Dalton's is the only place she could have gotten sick.โ€

Pet returned with worms

โ€œMy dog got worms from his week long stay.โ€

Unsanitary conditions - cat housing described as breeding ground for disease

โ€œVery 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

โ€œThis 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)

โ€œThe 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)

โ€œCARRIE 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)

โ€œThe owners overcharges and then when you question it, she becomes rude and condescending.โ€

Pets returned dirty/unsanitary conditions(3 mentions)

โ€œMy cat came home with her under fur covered with and smelling badly of dried urine.โ€

Poor communication about pet health issues(2 mentions)

โ€œThey 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€

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsprofessional tone28 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.0/ 5
Review score
3.4/ 5
Amenities3 of 14
Reviews78
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.28

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