Shangri-La Kennels

Shangri-La Kennels offers dog boarding and daycare in Auburn, Maine, at 852 Washington St N, and it also takes cats and small pets. The kennel is licensed by the State of Maine through the Animal Welfare Department, and the building passes an annual Auburn Fire Department inspection. It has room for 39 animals and accepts dogs of every size, from small to large.

What they offer

• Overnight boarding and daytime daycare for dogs
• Grooming and training on site
• Medication administration and special diets
• Boarding for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and ferrets
• A free trial visit before a first boarding stay

How the kennel is set up

Every dog gets an individual indoor pen with its own outdoor run. Play time happens one dog at a time in one of several large fenced outdoor areas rather than in a shared group yard. Cats stay in spacious pens with a cat tree and a window. The building is heated, well lit, and climate controlled, with music playing throughout. A refrigerator and freezer on site hold perishable food or treats an owner sends along.

Practical details before booking

Supervision runs 24 hours a day, and the owners live on the premises. Booking is done by phone at 207-784-4685. The kennel is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, and 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sunday. Owners who want their dog to get used to the place first can arrange the free trial visit, which is a short stay before the real one. That is a reasonable option for a dog who has never boarded, or one who takes a while to settle into somewhere new.