Lauren's Pet and Pony

Lauren's Pet and Pony runs a farm-based dog daycare in Pepperell, MA, where dogs spend the day cage-free in small groups instead of in kennel runs. The property at 4 Hunt Club Way gives them outdoor space to move and sniff, plus indoor access to the home when a dog would rather nap than play. The name covers the rest of the operation: horses are part of the picture here too.

Services

• Cage-free, kennel-free daycare with group size limited each day
• Outdoor space for play, exploring, and burning off energy
• Indoor home access so dogs can rest and settle
• Basic comfort care, including brushing and light clean-ups
• Pet sitting for many species, including exotics, plus farm sitting

What makes it different

The small group is the whole point. Keeping numbers low each day means more individual attention, and the mix of dogs stays predictable from morning to afternoon. That suits dogs who find a large commercial playroom too loud, older dogs who want a quiet place to lie down, and puppies still learning how to read other dogs. Because the setup is home-based, the day runs at a household pace rather than a commercial one.

Beyond daycare, Lauren's Pet and Pony cares for a range of animals, including exotic pets, and takes on farm sitting for owners with livestock to cover. Horseback riding lessons are offered as well, which is unusual for a place most people find while searching for daycare.

Practical details

The farm is at 4 Hunt Club Way, Pepperell, MA 01463. Questions and booking go through the phone at 978 501 7554 or email at Laurendavispetservice@gmail.com, and laurenspetandpony.com has more detail on each service. The business also posts updates on Facebook and Instagram, which is a reasonable way to get a feel for the place before reaching out.