Pet boarding service · Boston, MA
Pawmenities
★★★★★ 4.8 from 134 Google reviews · #2 of 19 in Boston by score
BoardingOpen 24 hoursDedicated facility
9.6DogDnB Score
What Pawmenities publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
14 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 13 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Required vaccines include: Rabies (1-year or 3-year accepted), Distemper (1-year or 3-year accepted), and Bordetella/Kennel Cough (must be current within 6 months).”pawmenities.com/help
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“Spay / neuter is not required. Intact dogs are welcome at any age”pawmenities.com/policies
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Every new dog starts with a single trial day before regular attendance”pawmenities.com/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“You can upload vaccine records through our client portal.”pawmenities.com/help
Operations
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“we provide true 24/7 living staff. Your dog is never left alone. Our staff lives on-site at our private waterfront home”pawmenities.com/help
Staff-to-dog ratio1:3 staff to dogs
Their words
“1:3 STAFF TO DOG RATIO”pawmenities.com/about-us
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelStructured rotation
Their words
“8 — 12 AM Morning Activities Off-leash group play, enrichment games, supervised socialization with their matched playgroup. 12 — 2 PM Midday Rest Lunch service, quiet nap time, individual cuddle sessions on the couch.”pawmenities.com/help
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“Dogs are matched by size, temperament, and play style for safe socialization.”pawmenities.com/about-us
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Dogs who prefer space get one-on-one enrichment and rest time away from the pack instead of being forced into a group.”pawmenities.com/daycare
HousingCage free
Their words
“Boston's premier cage-free dog boarding & daycare.”pawmenities.com/
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“We provide daily photo and video updates so you can see your pup enjoying their stay.”pawmenities.com/help
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessVeterinarian on call
Their words
“Emergency Protocol Partnership with local vets and 24/7 emergency care access.”pawmenities.com/about-us
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“What should I bring for my dog's stay? + Pre-portioned, labeled food, any medications in original containers, and a collar/leash with ID tag.”pawmenities.com/policies
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Access our Client Portal to request reservations, manage profiles, and more.”pawmenities.com/help
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-09. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
dog sitting ×13senior dog care ×4cage free experience ×3attentive to dogs ×3updates during stay ×3dog socialization ×3dog safety ×3dog walks ×3
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
94% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 5% gave 1–2 stars.