Faraway Kennels

Faraway Kennels is a traditional boarding kennel at 4622 Lower Beckleysville Road in Hampstead, MD, offering overnight dog boarding on 12 acres of countryside. The kennels are climate controlled, and each guest has access to an individual 16-foot outdoor run. Someone stays on the property overnight, so dogs are supervised around the clock.

What a stay includes

Boarding packages cover two playtimes or nature walks a day. Playtime happens in a fenced off-leash area, while walks are a leashed stroll around the property. Every dog gets a complimentary treat at bedtime.

• Climate-controlled kennels with individual 16 ft outdoor runs
• Two daily playtimes or nature walks
• Fenced off-leash play area
• Medication administration and special diet handling
• Grooming, including pet washes and nail trims

Care for dogs with extra needs

Medications and special diets are handled as part of regular care, which matters for older dogs or any dog on a prescription schedule. Grooming is available on site, so a bath or a nail trim can be added before pickup.

Practical details

Rates run $60 to $110 per day according to the kennel's published pricing. Reservations are made by phone at 410-239-8266. Proof of current vaccinations is required for every dog, so owners should have records ready before arrival.

Drop-off and pickup happen during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. That Sunday window is narrow, so it is worth planning a weekend return around it. More information is posted at farawaykennels.com, and questions can also go to Lbarrett3@verizon.net.

For owners in and around Hampstead who want a countryside setting with individual runs rather than a group-play model, Faraway Kennels fits that description.