Merwine Boarding Kennels

Merwine Boarding Kennels

Merwine Kennels, owned and operated by Patricia Merwine, is located on Evergreen Hollow Road in Effort, Pennsylvania. Since 1986, Merwine Kennels has been one of the best boarding facilities in the area. Set back in the countryside, Merwine Kennels offers a peaceful stay for your pets. Many of our regular clients refer to the kennels as a "doggy camp." We offer the most comfortable facilities and serene atmospheres for your pets. It surely is a five-star resort in the eyes of your loved ones! Our kennel is small compared to most other kennels in the area. We don't crate your dog; they get their own spacious run. Bringing your pet to a small kennel ensures that your "baby" is getting the best care and attention possible. Not only is your pet in good hands, but you, the owner, are too!

Merwine Kennels has recently been renovated to make sure that we are providing the best for your pets. We now have installed a MONITOR PROPANE HEATING SYSTEM, not only to provide warmth, but safety from fire and fumes to your pets. Also, our newest feature is PORCELAIN TILE FLOORING, which allows for drier, cleaner, more home-like facilities. Our other features include: HEATED FLOORS, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, CENTRAL STEREO, ELEVATED BEDDING DECKS, ELEVATED FEEDING SURFACES, INDOOR/OUTDOOR RUNS, a private DOG WALK, three sets of SAFETY ESCAPE GATES, and a VET ON-CALL twenty-four hours a day.

Boarding Information:

Being a small kennel, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. Please call as far in advance as possible. We fill up fast, especially around holidays. ALSO: DUE TO OUR SMALL FACILITIES AND OUR LARGE NUMBER OF LOYAL CLIENTS, AT THIS TIME, THE KENNEL IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.

All boarders must present a copy of their pet’s shot records upon boarding with us. Immunizations required: DHLP (Distemper), BORDATELLA (Kennel Cough), and RABIES.

We feed our boarders Sensible Choice and ProPac. Both are very nutritious diets that seldom upsets a dog’s stomach. All boarders are welcome to bring their own food, however. We recommend that you bring your own food if your dog is older or is a puppy. You may also bring toys (no smaller than a tennis ball please), bedding and bowls (although we provide that here), and treats. For first-time boarders and for sensitive boarders, we recommend that you bring an unwashed article of clothing, kitchen rug, towel, blanket, or something else with your scent on it.

Kennel Hours: Monday through Saturday 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Or by appointment. Closed Sundays and Holidays. (Hours are subject to change. Call to verify hours. You will be notified of hours if you have an appointment.)

Kennel Rates: Rates may vary depending upon age and size of dog, number of pets, length of stay, etc. Please call for current rates.

Grooming Services: Regular grooming is one step closer to a healthier, happier, more beautiful pet. Each pet that stays with us is bathed and brushed before they go home. We also offer more extensive grooming services to our regular clients by appointment only.

Sales: We carry top-of-the-line dog food and products. Our kennel is a proud carrier of Sensible Choice, Kasco, and ProPac dog and cat foods. New to our food selection is Royal Canin Health Nutrition, specified for certain breeds of dogs. We also carry the line of Quadruped pet shampoos, conditioners, and deodorants. You will also find collars, leashes, training supplies, toys, grooming brushes, biscuits, vitamin supplements, and Brewer's Yeast supplements in our office. The office is open during kennel hours or by appointment.

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Contact Information:

e-mail: merwinekennels@hotmail.com (for urgent matters, please try calling first)

Address: RR 2 Box 2084, Evergreen Hollow Road, Saylorsburg PA 18353

Phone: (570)629-5459

In Loving Memory of Baby Bear...you will be missed.