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Neverland Kennel

34377 Neverland Rd, Lewes, DE 19958

4.1
117 Google reviews
Outdoor yardMedication adminGroomingClimate controlled

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

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

Required vaccinations: Bordetella, current vaccinations

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:8:30am-Noon
Pick-up hours:4pm-5:30pm
Billing method:Per 24h

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation penalty:Non-refundable reservation required
Deposit requiredNon-refundable deposit for summer weekends and holidays

Care & Play

Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:House food available or owner provides food

What Reviews Say

112 reviews analyzed

Neverland 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.

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

People love

Friendly, caring staff(28)Dogs happy/enjoy staying there(22)Long-term repeat customers(15)Good grooming services(12)Flexible/accommodating(8)

Staff shoutouts

Allen(3 mentions)Liz(2 mentions)Brenda

Worth noting

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

Owner replies to 4% of reviewsprofessional tone25 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.1/ 5
Review score
3.2/ 5
Amenities4 of 14
Reviews117
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.25

Pricing

Boarding

$63–$86/night

Daycare

$30/day

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