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Cape Cod Kennels


If you need a place for your dog or cat to stay—perhaps you got your signals crossed on whether your chosen accommodation allows pets, or maybe you’d like to take a couple of days and visit the islands, sans pooch — the Cape has a number of kennels.

Listed below are a few of the best.

The Animal Inn

Mass. Rt. 130, Sandwich
(508) 477-0990

This veterinarian-owned facility has heated individual kennels, sheltered outdoor runs, and a separate kitty quarters. It offers grooming; obedience training, an on-premise vet clinic, and even a soothing sound system. The manager lives on the property, so your pets are always watched over.

Pleasant Bay Animal Hospital

Mass. Rt. 137 and Queen Ann Rd., East Harwich
(508) 432-5500

This facility offers boarding and grooming as well as medical services, from vaccinations to surgery. In business as an animal hospital for 26 years under the ownership of Dr. Christopher Donner, Pleasant Bay began offering boarding three years ago. It has separate, air-conditioned accommodations for dogs and cats. Dogs get individual attention, and are walked three times a day (or more if an owner chooses) on 4½ acres of property.

Derbyfield Country Kennel

556 Depot St., North Harwich
(508) 432-2510

The owners reside at this kennel, which offers separate heated accommodations for dogs and cats and indoor/outdoor runs. Cats get extra-large, shelved cages so they can jump from level to level, and all pets get a treat at the nightly bed-check time. Grooming and pickup and delivery are also available, as are premium pet supplies; special diets can be accommodated.

Nauset Kennels

2685 Nauset Rd., North Eastham
(508) 255-0081

In business since 1972, this reputable facility offers indoor and outdoor runs, three outdoor play yards and separate quarters for dogs and cats, with insulated floors and even air-conditioning. Nauset Kennels also does grooming and offers pickup and delivery. The owners live on premises.