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Town House For Dogs & Cats

1040 Post Rd E Suite A, Westport, CT 06880

4.0
81 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

TownHouse for Dogs & Cats is a multi-service pet care facility in Westport, CT offering boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and cat boarding. Under new ownership since 2023, the facility features climate-controlled indoor/outdoor spaces with dog-safe turf, requires Meet & Greet and vaccinations (DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella for dogs), and provides medication administration, daily photo/video updates, and overnight care with bedtime tuck-ins.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardturf
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: DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella, FVRCP

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:Weekdays 2pm-6pm, Saturday 2pm-4pm, Sunday 3pm-5pm
Pick-up hours:Weekdays 7am-11am, Saturday 8am-11am, Sunday 3pm-5pm

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:2 days notice
Cancellation penalty:$30 fee for repeat clients, full night charged for new clients; 2 nights charged during peak/holiday times with less than 48 hours notice
Holiday surcharge โ€” $5/night

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates โ€” Free
Feeding policy:Owner provides food or house food available for $5/day chicken, $8/day fish

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 7 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner
Fire safety system

Extras

Multi-dog discount โ€” Dogs from same household can share a standard room
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

81 reviews analyzed

This facility generates strongly polarized reviews, with the majority (64%) being 5-star ratings praising exceptional staff kindness, quality grooming, and dogs who love attending. However, 18% of reviews are 1-star, with recurring complaints about dogs getting sick (kennel cough), grooming errors, and communication failures. The owner responds to every review professionally but often defensively, providing detailed explanations and sometimes challenging reviewer claims. Long-term loyalty is a significant theme, with many customers using the facility for years across multiple pets. The main concerns center on health/safety incidents and inconsistent service quality, while strengths include dedicated staff and good communication via photos/updates.

Staff
4.5
Dog happiness
4.0
Communication
4.0
Facility
3.5
Drop-off / pickup
3.5
Value
3.0
Cleanliness
2.5
Safety
2.5

People love

Staff kindness and caring(25)Grooming quality(18)Dog happiness/enjoyment(15)Communication/photo updates(12)Long-term relationships/loyalty(10)

Staff shoutouts

Sarah(4 mentions)Abby(3 mentions)Ann Marie(3 mentions)Victoria(3 mentions)Jazz(2 mentions)Liz(2 mentions)Cheryl(2 mentions)Debbi(2 mentions)BiancaEciausAlexisYolandaKerri

Worth noting

Dogs returning sick with kennel cough/URI

โ€œMy dogs came home with kennel cough and extremely nervous which is totally unacceptable.โ€

Dogs returning injured or with wounds

โ€œWe left my dog there for 3 days and she came back not wanting to eat and with her head scabbed over from a wound she didnt have before.โ€

Chemical burns from cleaning products

โ€œThey clean and mop their floors with fabioso and leaving them with chemical burns.โ€

Parasitic/infestation issues

โ€œThey do not spray or disinfect their grounds so there will always be rampant parasitic issues to your pet.โ€

Dogs left without proper care/water

โ€œThey leave the dogs with no beds for half the day.โ€

Dogs coming home depressed/stressed

โ€œMy dog came back needing to go to the bathroom so bad and he was so depressed.โ€

Kennel cough/illness after stay(5 mentions)

โ€œMy dogs came home with kennel cough and extremely nervous which is totally unacceptable.โ€

Grooming issues (wrong cut, incomplete service)(4 mentions)

โ€œI told them expressly I was trying to grow his hair back and not to cut it... they SHAVED HIM!!!โ€

Communication problems(4 mentions)

โ€œI asked how she did, and the response was, 'I didn't hear anything negative, so she must have been fine.'โ€

Facility cleanliness (smell, sanitation)(3 mentions)

โ€œThe last few times we have dropped them off it reeks of urine where I've had to embarrassingly hold my nose.โ€

Staff being rude/overwhelmed(3 mentions)

โ€œI could hear one of them screaming at the barking dogs outside when I came for pick up.โ€

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone28 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.0/ 5
Review score
3.4/ 5
Amenities9 of 14
Reviews81
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.28

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