Neverland Kennel
34377 Neverland Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
Overview
Neverland Kennel and Cattery is a professional pet boarding facility located between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, established in 1975. They offer dog and cat boarding with climate-controlled indoor kennels and connected outdoor runs, dog daycare at $30/day, and grooming services. Boarding rates range from $63-$86 per night for dogs and $32-$39 for cats, with medication administration available for $2+ per dose.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, current vaccinations
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Hours & Billing
Cancellation & Deposits
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What Reviews Say
112 reviews analyzedNeverland Kennel presents a stark duality: the majority of reviews (82 positive 4-5 stars) praise friendly staff, happy dogs, and quality grooming, with many loyal customers spanning decades. However, a significant minority of 1-star reviews (18) reveal serious red flags including a dog escaping unnoticed for 9 hours, a dog dying from renal failure due to overfeeding, unsanitary conditions causing kennel cough, and allegations of the owner being rude and using profanity. The pattern of negative reviews suggests inconsistent care quality and potential communication failures, though the high volume of satisfied repeat customers indicates many have positive experiences.
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Dog escaped and owner not notified for 9 hours - found 2+ miles away in pitch black
“my husband and I were not informed until 9 hours later when my husband arrived to pick her up at 5:30 pm”
Dog died from renal failure due to overfeeding (owner ignored instructions)
“I told the Owner that we just feed my dog. he told us he misunderstood and feed him again. As a result of this my dog had renal failure and passed away”
Dogs returned with injuries, wounds, and illness (kennel cough, URI)
“my dogs came home with foot pad wounds foul smelling urine and deficated twice on the brief ride home”
Staff witnessed bleach put in dog's water
“SAW SOMEONE PUT BLEACH IN A DOGS WATER WHILE CLEANING OUTSIDE BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE”
Owner used profanity toward customers
“His use of the F word to myself and my wife is unconscionable behavior for a business owner”
Dogs left without water, beds, or proper care
“no water for my dog they don't put the beds in with them they tell you they do but they don't”
Poor communication/notifications(4 mentions)
“they admitted they never contacted us”
Medical neglect - ignoring medication instructions(3 mentions)
“how do you not medicate a dog that needs to be medicated”
Unsanitary conditions(4 mentions)
“it is clear that it is unsanitary there”
Rude/condescending owner behavior(3 mentions)
“OWNER IS EXTREMELY RUDE AND CONDESCENDING”
Dogs returned sick/injured(5 mentions)
“He has come home both times with kennel cough”
Pricing inconsistencies(2 mentions)
“Just 8 weeks ago it was $180... this receipt speaks for itself”
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$63–$86/night
Daycare
$30/day
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