Pet Boarding Essex

“Piper came back happy from Belinda’s! Belinda was very responsible, flexible, and made sure to slowly introduce Piper to her own pup! If I am back in town with Piper I will definitely reach out to her again!”

Ilana F.

“Hyesun and her husband took great care of Daphne while we were away. They were communicative and send updates and photos. We were happy to know she was in caring hands!”

Jessica & Noah D.

“Kristin was amazing with our dog Hickory. She is an older rescue dog with some anxiety in new situations with new people and they were so attentive to her needs and made her feel right at home. I'm pretty sure Hickory would have preferred to stay with them than come home. She had so much fun walking and playing. Their house is very comfortable and has a backyard. They live near a rail trail and the beach, both great for doggie exercising and good sniffing! Kristin made sure to send us updates with photos and videos and confirming that Hickory had her medication in the evenings. We were so appreciative of that! Thank you Kristin!”

Marion G.

“Denise was great! She sent me lots of photos and videos of my dog, and he was clearly well cared for and enjoying himself. She has two sweet dogs herself and it was a wonderful environment.”

Cristina C.

“My pup had a great time with Zwany and Leandro! They truly go above and beyond for the dogs they care for. I loved getting daily updates of all the fun activities they planned!”

Isabella S.

“Amazing care for my pup like always, Salish provides updates and photos and Peeky seems to love her and her family I’m so lucky to have found someone so patient and kind to understand my complicated moody guy. Thank you so much Salish you’re a life saver!”

Ann Marie C.

“Freddi took outstanding care of Penny!!! She has an idyllic setup for hosting and provided Penny a cozy and comfortable stay while we were out of town. We loved the photos Freddi sent every day - Penny was clearly right at home! Would definitely book again.”

Cara C.

About: 30 years as a dog mom, 2 young school-aged kids + friendly puppy!! Dogs have been a part of my life for more than 30 years! I grew up with a dog from the time I was 4 until I was 20, so caring for dogs has always been second nature to me. At 28, I got my own dog, who was a beloved part of our family for nearly 13 years. Shortly after saying goodbye to her we welcomed Lola, our mini dachshund, into our family in May 2026, and she has brought so much fun and energy to our home. I’m very comfortable with the day-to-day care that comes with having a dog, including walks, playtime, feeding, cuddles, and making sure they feel safe, happy, and well cared for. Our family includes two young school-aged children, so our home is loving, active, and full of attention. Lola loves having other dogs around, so we’re especially excited to welcome friendly, social dogs who enjoy playing and having a canine companion. We’re a great fit for dogs who enjoy being part of a family and having plenty of love, attention, and playtime! Your dog will be treated like part of the family while they’re with us! We take dogs out first thing in the morning, throughout the day as needed (typically at least every 3 hours), and again before bedtime. I work from home during the week, so I’m around and available throughout the day. On weekends, we’re home most of the time with Lola and the kids, so there’s plenty of company, attention, and playtime. We enjoy getting outside for walks and, when appropriate, may visit a dog park or a dog-friendly beach when seasonally available. We’ll always consider your dog’s personality, comfort level, and energy when planning activities. Our goal is for every dog to feel safe, loved, and right at home! Our home is a dog-loving, family-friendly environment with a large yard on a quiet private road, surrounded by woods and backing up to the Hannah Trails. There’s plenty of space for dogs to explore, play, and get some energy out! We have one very friendly, playful puppy (Lola) who loves having other dogs around, plus two young school-aged kids who are always happy to provide extra attention, entertainment, and cuddles. We especially enjoy welcoming dogs who are comfortable around children and other dogs. Our puppy has free rein of the house when we’re home and is crate-trained when we leave. For guest dogs, we’re happy to use a crate when we’re away if that’s what they’re accustomed to. If your dog isn’t crate-trained, that’s completely fine—we’re happy to work with their routine and make sure they’re comfortable and safe while we’re out. At night, we’ll follow whatever routine your dog is used to. They can sleep in a crate, in a designated area, or even in bed with us (& Lola) if that’s their normal routine. Our goal is to keep your dog’s experience as comfortable and familiar as possible while they’re staying with us!

“Jade made Rocky so comfortable and happy while I was away! He always gets excited whenever I dropped him off with her! She’s an amazing caregiver for my pup!”

Ijeoma E.

“Kathy did a great job caring for my two dogs, one of whom has behavioral issues, the other being a cool cucumber but it was his first boarding experience. She kept me posted on their activities and provided them with a great environment where they could chill and, more importantly, play.”

Nik G.

“Carol and her family are lovely! They took such great care of Stevie. I got a lot of pictures, great communication, updates and was relieved that Stevie was in such good hands. I highly recommend Carol.”

Kristen M.

“Always a pleasure seeing the pictures of my pooch happy while we are away. The only downside is she is sad to leave Elliot for a day or two after! Always seek Elliot first!!!”

Shawn H.

“We had such a great experience! Felicia was incredibly accommodating and flexible, making the whole process easy and stress-free. I really appreciated the daily updates and photos. Gave us peace of mind and made us feel like our dog was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. It was clear that Felicia genuinely cared about Stella and treated her like her own. We highly recommend Felicia and will absolutely book again! Thank you Felicia 😊”

Lisa M.

“Laura took such great care of our dogs and was very kind to accommodate us on short notice! She truly “gets” dogs and her understanding of how to introduce dogs to one another insured that ours had a peaceful visit!”

Amy R.

“Crystal was AMAZING with brownie. My girlfriend were very relieved and were able to enjoy our trip without the worry of how brownie was being cared for and whatnot. Crystal was very communicative with us, sending plenty of pictures and videos of our sweet girl every day. I highly recommend crystal for your bookings! She’s great!”

Ben L.

About: I’ve been a loving and devoted dog owner since I was ten. I’ve raised both small and large breed dogs from puppyhood. In addition, I’ve been a foster mom to many dogs of various ages and breeds through Great Dog Rescue. I enjoy getting outdoors, rain or shine, walking and playing with these wonderful animals. My dogs get are doted on with lots of cuddles and attention. I currently have a very friendly Bernese Mountain dog who gets along well with other dogs. I am available full-time to care for your fur baby. I could offer daily exercise and plenty of individual attention to your pup at my home or yours. I have a house with a big yard on a quiet cul-de-sac. Either in your home or mine, I would take your dog out on a leash to make sure it stays safe. Having hosted many rescue dogs, I know how to care for nervous animals and they have thrived under my care.

“Jodi took amazing care of our dog, Hazel, while we were away. She took Hazel for walks in the woods and Hazel had a great time with the other dogs while she was there. Hazel can be nervous at first but Jodi helped her get comfortable quickly. She sent updates of their adventures every day and little notes to let me know how she was. So glad we found her and will be using Jodi again!”

Jessica R.

“Sahana was the best! Kept us updated the entire time and was extremely understanding. She made sure our pup was comfortable and made her feel right at home!! And Cinnamon was a great friend to our little pup as well. Will definitely rebook!”

Monique M.

“Bob and his wife took good care of my dog Deckard, and definitely put me at ease leaving him with a sitter. He sent me lots of pictures and Deckard looked so happy and comfortable.”

Christina F.

“Rita was very accommodating, sent us updates and pictures, and provided a calm environment for our anxious dog. I would not hesitate to have our dog stay with her again. Thank you Rita!”

Mike L.