Lyons Kennels & Grooming Shop
1826 Zion Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Overview
Lyons Kennels is a family-owned and operated boarding facility established in 1959, celebrating over 60 years of service in Bellefonte, PA. They offer boarding for all breeds of dogs and cats with 100 animal capacity, heated indoor/outdoor runs, and staff on-site 24/7. Additional services include grooming, pet supplies, and food with curbside pickup available.
Amenities & Policies
Max capacity: 100 dogs
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordatella, Feline Leukemia
Policies & Details
Hours & Billing
Care & Play
Safety & Emergency
Extras
What Reviews Say
71 reviews analyzedLyons Kennels presents a stark dichotomy: it is highly valued by long-term locals as a budget-friendly supply shop and a 'no-frills' boarding option run by a well-liked owner. However, multiple recent reviews highlight catastrophic safety failures, including extreme medical neglect, unauthorized surgeries, and unsanitary conditions. While the facility is praised for its rescue work and low prices, the severity of the 'red flag' incidents suggests a significant risk to pet health and safety.
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Severe medical neglect resulting in death
“found my dog lying on concrete in is own urine and feces... maggots crawling all over him... we had to make the call to put the dog down.”
Unauthorized medical procedures
“I was informed that my pitt bull, Harley was neutered without my consent.”
Grooming injury and lack of accountability
“groomer had cut into the tumor and it was dangling from his head by a piece of skin (blood everywhere).”
Lack of security/unattended facility
“I walked straight into the kennel (nobody around) and leashed my dogs up without anyone noticing until I was just about in my vehicle.”
No vaccination verification
“Not even the bare minimum of information was requested from us. Vaccination history of our dog, contact info, phone number, not even his name.”
Sanitation and Odor(5 mentions)
“The kennels were dirty and smelly. The run where my dog stayed had noticeable hair and dirt.”
Lack of exercise/Playtime(3 mentions)
“Dogs have no open area to play. They are in the cage all the time.”
Dehydration/Hunger upon return(2 mentions)
“she immediately drank THREE BOWLS of water and scarfed down 2 bowls of food. Never in her life has she done this.”
At a Glance
Max capacity
100 dogs
Pricing
Boarding
$40–$76/night
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