Farrington Kennels
170 Nardi Ln, Martinez, CA 94553
Overview
Farrington Kennels is a family-owned pet boarding facility in Martinez, CA, operating since 1969 and claimed to be the largest family-owned kennel in the San Francisco Bay area. They offer dog and cat boarding, grooming services, and daycare, with heated/AC indoor kennels and grassy outdoor play areas. Pricing ranges from $25-40/night for boarding and $15/day for daycare, with vaccination requirements including Rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, FVRCP
Policies & Details
Care & Play
Safety & Emergency
Extras
What Reviews Say
84 reviews analyzedFarrington Kennels is highly polarized, praised by long-term regulars for its exceptional affordability and friendly grooming staff, but criticized heavily for poor communication and rigid operating hours. While many dogs return happy, a significant cluster of negative reviews reports serious concerns regarding hygiene (dogs returning covered in urine), lack of health monitoring, and defensive management when issues are raised. It appears to be a 'no-frills' facility where the low price point comes with risks regarding individualized care and professional responsiveness.
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Worth noting
Hygiene/Sanitation (Urine-soaked bedding/dogs)
“my dog (yorkie) being so sick... when I picked up my dog after his 4 days stay - he was full of urine.”
Significant weight loss/Neglect allegations
“He was 107lbs when we dropped him off... When we picked him up on Jan 9th, we weighed him and he weighed 98lbs. A loss of 9lbs!!!!”
Medical/Death (Post-stay fatality)
“Three days after we picked our animals up, our cat Ella has passed away. She just laid on the couch and stopped breathing.”
Inflexible Hours/Weekend Closure(5 mentions)
“Only challenge is they don't take drop offs on Sat and Sunday so it's always a full weekend commitment.”
Communication/Phone Issues(4 mentions)
“They DO NOT answer their phone and WILL NOT call you back to confirm.”
Hidden/Extra Fees(2 mentions)
“they charge an extra 5$ each day to feed twice a day.”
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$30–$40/night
Daycare
$15/day
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