Kozy Kennelz

Kozy Kennelz is a dog boarding and daycare business on Bear Pond Road in Hartford, Maine, that also offers grooming. It suits owners who want an affordable overnight stay for their dog in a setting that feels more like a home than a facility.

What is boarding like at Kozy Kennelz?

The kennel calls itself a "home away from home." Dogs stay in a home setting with family interaction, and the owners say they treat every pet as part of the family. Their stated focus is giving dogs love, attention and play time while their people are away.

What services are offered?

• Overnight dog boarding at a flat $20 per night
• Weekend and long-term boarding rates
• Dog daycare with outdoor space
• Grooming, including PETiCURE nail trimming with rubber nail guards
• Animal rescue and adoption

How much does boarding cost?

Overnight boarding is a flat $20 per night, according to the kennel's website. That makes a short trip easy to budget for. For a weekend away or a longer stretch, Kozy Kennelz offers separate weekend and long-term rates, so it's worth calling to ask what applies to your dates.

What is a PETiCURE?

It's the kennel's nail service. Dogs get their nails trimmed and then covered with rubber nail guards. The kennel pitches it as a way to keep hardwood floors at home from getting scratched up.

How do you book a stay?

Booking is done by phone at (207) 212-6677. Owners can also email pets@kozykennelz.com with questions before they call. The kennel is at 1734 Bear Pond Road, Hartford, ME 04220.

Can you adopt a dog here?

Kozy Kennelz also runs animal rescue and adoption alongside its boarding work. Owners thinking about adding a pet to the household can call and ask which animals are available.