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Thurber Farm Dog Boarding

830 79th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221

5.0
37 Google reviews
Photo updatesStaff overnightOutdoor yardPool / water playMedication adminClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Thurber Farm is a small, boutique boarding facility operated by owner Mandy from her personal farm property in Palmetto, FL. With only 4 indoor-outdoor kennels, this intimate facility offers three boarding packages (Farm Stay $75, Country Comfort $95, Adventure Stay $120) with access to a 2,000-acre preserve, pasture time, and optional GPS tracking via Fi collars. The facility features climate-controlled indoor kennels, a pool, and 24/7 camera monitoring, with the owner living on-site.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamPhoto updates
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

Max capacity: 4 dogs

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella, Heart Worm Prevention, tick and flea prevention

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Pick-up hours:8:00 AM – 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Late pick-up fee:$40
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:14 days notice
Cancellation penalty:100% of total booking cost if within 14 days; deposit non-refundable if more than 14 days
Deposit requiredOne night's stay

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updatesFree
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discountAdditional dog: $50-$100 per stay depending on package
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

28 reviews analyzed

Thurber Farm Dog Boarding receives universally glowing 5-star reviews from all 28 customers. The facility, run by owner Mandy, is praised for its small, intimate setting with personalized attention, exceptional communication through daily photos and videos, and a spacious farm environment offering enrichment activities. Dogs consistently return happy, tired, and well-socialized. Mandy is described as genuinely caring, knowledgeable, and trustworthy—particularly with anxious or high-energy dogs. The facility features climate-controlled kennels, large pastures, and opportunities for dogs to interact with farm animals. Nearly half of reviewers are repeat customers, with several becoming weekly regulars. No complaints or red flags were identified.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Safety
5.0
Facility
5.0
Communication
5.0
Drop-off / pickup
5.0

People love

Exceptional communication with photo/video updates(18)Small, intimate facility with personalized attention(12)Spacious farm environment with enrichment activities(10)Dogs return happy, tired, and well-cared-for(15)Ideal for anxious/special needs dogs(6)

Staff shoutouts

Mandy(28 mentions)
Owner replies to 100% of reviewswarm tone12 repeat customers

Top Rated

5.0 stars from 37+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 5.0-star rating across 37 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
5.0/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities7 of 14
Reviews37
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.12

Max capacity

4 dogs

Pricing

Boarding

$75–$120/night

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