Five years, hundreds of happy stays, and one stubbornly consistent message from our clients: tell your dog we said hi. Read what they had to say.
“Ethan and Elisa went above and beyond for our dog Gus. We needed to extend his stay last minute and they were so accommodating — even driving to pick up his extra food. Daily pictures and videos, and he came home tired and happy.”
Some pups find us on Google. Others through Wag walks and Rover stays. Same team, same standard — a 4.9 across the board, with 150+ five-star reviews on Wag and Rover alone.
"We boarded our dog Dante including the training package and had such a wonderful experience! We communicated through text everyday during the boarding and their response time was always within an hour. Booking was easily done through the…"
"Best dog boarding service by a mile. They took phenomenal care of our dog Rookie. Im very glad he was able to spend time with other dogs with 24/7 supervision in a non crated environment. Anytime in the future we leave town pawmenities will always be our first option for Rookie."
"Love these guys! They sent daily updates and pictures for the week.. took her for walks and played fetch (knowing once you start, she won't let you stop).. very accommodating and easy drop off and pick up.. will definitely use them next time!"
"Absolutely amazing my little one is the white and black in the photo she absolutely loves it there I actually get jealous lol she gets so excited when we pull up. And for are amazing very accommodating very personable and absolute have the…"
"I don't often leave reviews. We are very happy with the Pawmenities experience. Having recently moved to the Boston area and needing to figure out a new coverage routine for our pup, we chose Pawmenities. While priced at the upper end of…"
"We had the most amazing experience with Pawmenities while they cared for Apollo for two weeks. From start to finish, everything felt incredibly personalized and thoughtful. Apollo clearly had so much fun---it was obvious he was happy,…"
"My 1 year old Aussiedoodle loves boarding with Pawmenities. They always keep me updated with pictures and a small report which gives me peace of mind in leaving him. 10/10!!"
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"Pawmenities took great care of my dog while he was boarding! Price assessment…"
"I am very happy with the care my pup Quinn is getting from Ethan and Elisa. They are amazing and love caring for dogs. I love knowing my pup is safe and getting great care. They know the energy my puppy has and they run with her. They are…"
"Pawmenities was great. Easy to book and communicate with. This was our first time boarding our puppy so we also loved receiving photo updates of what a great time he was having with them!"
"They were absolutely incredible!!! At first I was slightly confused about the drop off location but they were more than accommodating and made sure I felt my dog was going to be in great care while I was out of the country sure enough she…"
"I'm happy to have found a place like Pawmenities for my dog. He's stayed there with them for two weekends and he seemed to really enjoy his time."
"I've been boarding Frankie with Pawmenities since I moved to Boston a few months ago. I am so thankful they pick up in Seaport, otherwise I'd have extremely limited options for boarding him. They are great with communicating what the dogs…"
"The best dog spot in Seaport! My pup absolutely loves coming here! the staff are amazing and always so welcoming. You can tell they genuinely love dogs and take great care of them. The place is clean, organized, and has such a good vibe. My dog comes home happy and tired every time! Highly recommend to any Seaport dog parents 🐾💛…"
"Pawmenities was great! Ethan sent lots of updates and pictures during the boarding. They were even able to keep our pet an extra day after our flight was delayed. We really appreciated all of the care they gave, we will definitely be using Pawmenities again!"
"Pawmenities takes the BEST care of my pup & is our go-to for boarding. I've never seen my pup so excited to go for boarding---he loves seeing the van drive up! Couldn't recommend the Pawmenities team more!"
"Highly recommend Pawmenities! They were so attentive and kind throughout the whole booking process/my dogs stay. I really appreciated the daily pictures and updates. I also LOVE the option to have your dog picked up/dropped off. My dog Maisie came home sleepy and happy and I know she enjoyed her stay + made some friends💕💕…"
"Pawmenities was excellent from beginning to end! Their communication was prompt and specific. Their hospitality for our dog was outstanding! Updates during the visit along with photos. Ethan was a gentleman and we will use their services again!"
"Our dog Zeke had a wonderful stay at Pawmenities! It truly seemed like he enjoyed every bit of his time there. The team was incredibly communicative and made us feel at ease by sharing daily updates with pictures and videos---something we…"
"Working with Pawmenities has been a fantastic experience. Their team is dedicated to providing a level of care for dogs that goes above and beyond. The recent expansion of their services, particularly the focus on cage-free accommodations ... More"
"Pawmenities is always accommodating and the most trusting place to take your dog! I've been using them for the past three years and I always get updates during the stay. They are very professional and communicative, not many places pick up your dog for boarding!! It saves loads of stress and time. Thanks Pawmenities ☺️"
"They took amazing care of my dog Raven. They were very communicative with us during her whole stay. I loved getting the updates from them. You can really tell that they care for every dog. Overall a really great experience and will be recommending to others."
"AMAZING!!! Best care for my dog Dante and would not trust anywhere else. They are so accommodating with date changes and time changes my dog loves to play and they always send me so many videos! They are the most caring and kind people to care for my pup!"
"Oscar is getting wonderful care. He is getting fed and walked to keep him full and ready to do his regular bathroom chores."
"Best dog boarding in the north shore! Wouldn't trust anywhere else for my pup. They are great with communication and taking care of my dog."
"Wonderful customer service highly recommend"
"Pawmenities took such great care of our pup, Dolly! They were incredibly communicative, flexible with scheduling, and made the whole experience stress-free. Especially appreciated all the updates and adorable photos they sent throughout her…"
"Pawmentities did a fantastic job with my dog. He is an older dog that loves just being around people and a many short walks throughout the day. They shared so many photos each day, gave updates on feeding as well as how he settled into his…"
"Elisa and Ethan are absolutely amazing! I had a wonderful experience boarding my Golden Retriever, Dawson, with them for a weekend while traveling through Boston. They were very helpful, kind, responsive, and accommodating throughout the…"
"Pawmenities took such amazing care of my pup during her boarding stay! They sent me daily photos of her, took her for walks multiple times a day, and made sure she was fed on a consistent schedule. Their communication is great and I truly felt at ease leaving her in their care."
"After recently moving to Boston we were nervous and stressed about finding someone to watch our senior dog while we went out of town but we are so fortunate to have come across Ethan and Elisa! They have now watched our Ollie several times…"
"I can't say enough great things about Pawmenities! I recently boarded my one-year-old golden retriever here for the weekend, and they went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and well cared for. They sent me daily photo…"
"Pawmenities had my boy Sonny over the holidays. I am new to the Boston area and he is dog reactive so I was nervous to leave him with someone new. They did great! Their daily updates and photos put me at ease and Sonny had a great time! He is looking forward to his upcoming stay!"
"Ethan and Elisa have watched my dog, Winston, for me now more than three times... and we will keep going to them as long as they are available! :) They are very attentive to Winston, send pictures throughout the day, and are super accommodating if your schedule shifts. I would highly recommend them to anyone!!"
"Finley had a great time on his overnights with Pawmentities! They were very communicative and shared photos daily. While he was there they also worked on his noise reactivity and he made progress in just a few days. Highly recommend"
"I was so happy to find Pawmenities! Ethan was a wonderful sitter very responsive and sent great photos and videos. Kaia had so much fun, play time, and exercise.…"
"Ethan and Elisa are wonderful and were very caring of our dog Enzo! They were highly communicative and kept us updated on how he was doing. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for top care of their pet."
"Ethan and Elisa always take such fantastic care of my girls Darby and Lena. Frequent check-ins (with photos), attention to detail of their care, and it is clear that my dogs are excited to see them (not an easy feat). Highly recommend Pawmenities!!"
"Ethan and Elisa are Boston's best dog sitters. They are so friendly and have amazing communication. There is no one else I trust more to leave my puppy Apollo with when we are away. Can't recommend them enough!"
"I am so thankful to have found a reliable dog sitter since moving to Boston. Ethan and Elisa are extremely accommodating, responsive and most importantly genuinely caring toward my pet. Winston (my labradoodle) loves being with them and I'm so glad to have them as an extended family for him whenever I leave!"
"They are the absolute best. I've been bringing my dog Mila to them for a few months now. Whenever I bring her there, she couldn't be more excited to see them & doesn't want to leave when I pick her up. They send plenty of updates throughout…"
"Highly highly recommend Pawmenities! Ethan and Elisa do a fantastic job with my little 1 year old corgi Barney. Ethan communicates very well and Barney always has a smile on his face when over there. Best dog sitter in beantown"
"Sincerely a blessing to pet owners. I travel for business and knowing that i have loving, caring people to take care of my dog is a blessing. I recommend this Pawmenities to any one who hates leaving their dog but loves to know that when you do have to travel, he has a home away from home ❤️"
"We were very appreciative of the excellent care that was provided to our pup by Pawmenities. This was our first time using a boarding service, and so we weren't sure what to expect. However we were instantly put at ease as soon as we…"
"Ethan and Elisa provided excellent care of our puppy and communicated with us often with photos, videos and detailed updates. We were very comfortable with them taking care of her and they were also very accommodating to taking care of our 5-month old puppy. Can't wait to bring her back again!"
"Pawmenities is my absolute go-to for dog sitting, and I've used their services many times with complete confidence. Every single time, they go above and beyond to care for my dog like their own. ... More"
"For dog-sitting, Pawmenities is my top choice! I've entrusted Ethan and Elisa with my Bernese Mountain Dog countless times, and each experience reinforces my complete confidence in their care. My often-shy Berner absolutely loves going to ... More"
"This place is a hidden gem! I was nervous about leaving my dog, but the team at Pawmenities took such great care of him. He was so happy when I picked him up that he almost didn't want to leave! They sent me updates throughout his stay, which made me feel even more confident. I'll be recommending this place to every dog owner I know!"
"My dog stayed at Pawmenities for a couple of days. The team was great, they gave me updates of him through the day and took him to parks and walks multiple times during the day. He seemed very happy and well taken care of. Definitely, will continue using Pawmenities for future occasions."
"Ethan and Elisa are truly the best dog sitters in Boston. Not only are they incredibly accommodating, they make the whole experience completely stress free. They provide so many photos of our pup during the day. He always comes home happy, and gets incredibly excited when he gets to go to "Ethan's house!" Couldn't recommend them more!"
"I was so happy to find Pawmenities! Their updates and communication left me feeling grateful I chose to leave my dog Aspen with them. She had so much play time, exercise, and cuddle time. She was so calm and relaxed when I picked her up! I will definitely be using them again for future boarding!!"
"Ethan is awesome, and our dog Sammy knew it the moment they met. He's super kind, responsible, helpful, and handled the scheduling complications that we threw at him while he boarded Sammy with grace and patience. He stays in touch and is responsive; I could t recommend him more highly. He is our go-to dog caregiver in Boston."
"This was the first time our dog stayed overnight with someone other than a family member and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. He was given walks outside of the city which was a pleasant surprise and able to sleep in his ... More"
"Pawmentities is the absolute best boarding service I've used for Archie, they took amazing care of him while I was away on vacation and made it so I didn't worry about him even a little bit. They sent so many pictures every day and took him…"
"Ethan and his team were absolutely amazing with my pup Kali. They were constantly sending me pictures and videos of her living her best life while I was out of the country. They gave me daily updates and made me feel like she truly was home…"
"Ethan and Elisa took exceptional care of the dogs. They were happy, well-treated, and enjoyed their walks. They sent plenty of photos throughout the stay, making communication seamless. I can only recommend them, as it's an experience to repeat!"
"I have always had the luxury of living close to family and friends to watch my dog when I'm out of town, but having just moved here from Texas there was no other choice! I'm so glad I chose Pawmenities - I won't be using any other boarding…"
"Pawmenities is my goto whenever I am away. They send so many photos and send constant updates! I highly recommend them for any of your pups needs. Thank you Ethan and Elisa!"
"Ethan and Elisa are incredible caregivers for our pup Maui! He is super high energy and playful, and he always has the best time with them and comes home safe and happy. We are repeat customers and at this point, Maui gets visibly excited…"
"My dog Panda has been lucky to stay with many awesome dog sitters, but Ethan and Elisa are the best I've met yet. They're extremely responsive and communicative, caring, take lots of great pictures, and treat Panda like a dog of their own.…"
"Ethan & Elisa watched our dog Quinn over the weekend and we could not have been happier with their service! They sent updates with videos & pictures multiple times per day. Quinn was returned back to us happy & exhausted - a sign she had a great time! We will definitely use them again!"
"Ethan and Elisa run an AMAZING biz. Our dog Quattro loves staying with them. Not only are they outstanding with the dogs, the level of communication and service is unmatched - between the daily photos (which you will of course save because…"
"They have watched our dog a few times, during the day and for an overnighter and we highly recommend them! We have an energetic 9-month old puppy and they provided the play time and care she needed. The communication was easy and clear and…"
"Had a great experience with Ethan at Pawmenities, everything was so straightforward and any questions were answered right away. My little guy has had a tough time with other similar experiences but there were no issues this time. Great…"
"Ethan was super friendly and very communicative throughout my entire experience. It brought me comfort knowing my Dow as in good hands, especially when receiving pics and videos of her time there. Would highly recommend and will def be calling them again! Thanks Ethan!"
"Ethan and Elisa are always so caring and accommodating towards our Pantufla! The pick up and drop off services make the whole boarding experience super smooth for us. We also noticed that Pantufla started giving both of them "kisses" right away and looks genuinely happy when she sees them! Definitely a fun home away from home! :)"
"Pawmenities had our pup, Cooper, for 10 days. He's young and we were nervous about leaving him for so long at just 7 months. He flourished there and we're grateful for everything they did for him. We won't be sending him anywhere else when we need to travel."
"We were delighted with their service. We were away for 9 days and they took care of Ryan as if it were their own dog. And texted us every day with photos as well! We'll definitely go again. Thank you!!🤩…"
"Ethan is professional and responsive. My dog Casper loves to stay with him. When my flight was delayed one night, he was very flexible and let Casper stay an extra night. I've really appreciated his help watching Casper when I'm out of town. It's great to know that Casper is safe and happy when I'm away."
"Our nerves were put at ease when we boarded with Pawmenities. The communication, ability to choose additional enrichment options and ease of dropoff made it a great experience. A big shoutout to Ethan. He was fantastic with our pooch."
"Ethan and Elisa are amazing dog sitters, on whom I can always rely to keep me posted on how well Hef is doing whenever he is with them. Being a senior pup, I know he often needs extra care and love and they provide it in spades! Cannot recommend Pawmenities enough!"
"After being in a bind Ethan provided my dog with the care and time that I needed. I plan to use him again in the future and would highly recommend the company Pawmenities to anyone who needs great quality care for their dogs! 🐾…"
"I went on a trip to Miami for a week and wasn't sure what to do with basically my best friend but Pawmenities took care of everything. I received awesome pictures / videos of my dog looking happy and healthy. Overall a great experience, thank you so much!!"
"Ethan and Elisa are great with dogs. Very responsive and they send frequent updates and pictures. Easy to work with on scheduling pickups and drop offs as well. Highly recommended."
"Cosi spent the weekend at Pawmenities and it could not have gone smoother. We really enjoyed the updates throughout the day that kept us informed in how she was doing. We highly recommend Pawmenities services and Cosi will be a regular guest."
"Pawmenities has been a wonderful addition to my life! They are attentive, kind, wonderful with my Goldendoodle. I get pictures daily and he is so happy when he is with them. They get a 5+ in my book!"
"Our dog Daisy had a wonderful stay for 5 days with Pawmenities! Excellent pickup and bath service before delivering her home."
"Our dog had a great time! Really appreciate all the pupdates! Look forward to booking again!"
"I had a amazing experience with them. Elisa treat's my dog always so well. Would give her every time my dog again."
"Could not recommend more! They took such good care of my boy! ♥️"
"Ethan and Elisa routinely take care of my year-old Doberman Jinx. They do such a fantastic job. Jinx lives there and is even sad to leave sometimes."
"Could not be happier with my experience with Pawmenities! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy place to take care of your doggo! Thank you!!"
"Fantastic service. Pup came home happy and clean!"
"Ethan and Elissa are the absolute best! Highly recommend to anyone who need theirs services. They are the best at what they do!"
"Ethan and Eliza were very helpful when my friend Ziggy (French Bulldog) needed a place to stay!"
"They are excellent with my Labrador. They always give him extra treats! Love these guys they are the best!"
"I loved the service provided. They are knowledgeable about dogs, very kind and conscientious. I highly recommend Pawmenities!"
"Pawmenties was very professional I'm very thankful I found them I recommend them to anyone with a pet !"
"Great service and great people me and my pup love it here!"
"Amazing day care for my dog! highly recommended"
"Pawmenities is excellent! Highly recommend!"
"Did a great job with my dogs!"
"The only place I trust to bring my dogs"
"Exceptional service!"
Longer-form notes from families who've been with us for years — and the pups who keep coming back.
"Our senior husky Artie loves Pawmenities! He's always eager to get in the car with them and loves hanging out with his friends when we're away. Very communicative — we love seeing photos of Artie having fun with the pack."
"As a helicopter dog mom, I always get nervous leaving Luna with anyone. Ethan and Elisa made the entire process seamless and reassured me every day about Luna's safety and well-being. So thankful we found them."
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