Play & Stay Pet Retreat

Play & Stay Pet Retreat is a woman-owned kennel at 1422 Mercer Road that handles dog boarding in Mercer, Maine, along with cat boarding, daycare, training, and grooming. Dogs stay in 5x5 or 5x10 runs furnished with a raised bed, blanket, and dishes, and walks are part of a boarding stay. Cats have their own condos with a box, bed, dishes, and scratch posts.

Services offered

• Boarding for dogs and cats, with medication administration available
• Daycare for dogs
• Day school covering obedience and everyday life skills
• Grooming by an AKC S.A.F.E. certified groomer
• An on-site shop with food, treats, toys, and pet supplies

What sets it apart

Training runs through much of what happens here. Day school works on obedience and life skills in a group setting, and board-and-train options are available for owners who want more structure than a standard stay. Grooming, daycare, and training can be added onto a boarding reservation rather than booked as separate errands somewhere else. The property has outdoor space, and the retreat rents out its facility to owners who need private room to run or train their own dog.

Practical details

Hours run Tuesday through Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM. Published rates range from $20 to $75 per day, depending on the pet and the size of the run. Vaccinations are required before a stay. Reservations are handled by phone at 207-861-2264, and the retreat can also be reached at playstaypetretreat@gmail.com or through playstaypetretreat.com. The facility is covered by 24/7 surveillance. Law enforcement, first responders, and military members receive a 10% discount.