Carden Kennels

Carden Kennels offers dog boarding and daycare in Bangor, Maine, from a facility at 880 Ohio St. It takes dogs of every size, and also boards cats and small pets. The kennel is certified through the International Boarding & Pet Services Association, and its staff hold Pet First Aid and CPR certification.

What the accommodations look like

Rooms range from Classic and Deluxe up to Family Rooms and Luxury Suites, and private suites are available for dogs that settle better on their own. Small breeds and senior dogs can stay in the Cuddle Care Loft. Bedding is changed fresh every day, and the building is climate-controlled year-round.

Key services:

• Overnight boarding for small, medium, and large dogs
• Daycare with indoor play areas and outdoor space
• Grooming
• Medication administration and special diets
• 24/7 supervision, with a snout-to-tail health check each shift

What makes it different

Enrichment is part of the daily routine here rather than an add-on afterthought. Guests can get private pool time, fetch, lure coursing, and walks during their stay. Because cats and small pets board here too, households with more than one kind of animal can keep everyone in one place. The combination of certified staff, round-the-clock supervision, and a per-shift health check is aimed at owners who want a record of how the day actually went.

Practical details

Rates published by the kennel run from $39 to $84 per day, depending on the room. Reservations are made online. Hours are 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, which gives Sunday travelers a late window for pickup or drop-off. The kennel can be reached at (207) 378-1118 or ccc4pets@gmail.com, and full details are on cardenkennels.com.