Summit Bridge Veterinary Hospital

Summit Bridge Veterinary Hospital runs an on-site Pet Resort in Bear, DE that handles dog boarding, dog daycare, and cat boarding. The resort sits at 3930 Red Lion Rd, attached to the full-service veterinary hospital, so medical help is on the same property. Dogs of every size are accepted, from small breeds through large ones.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding for dogs, plus a separate cat wing with multi-level cat condos
• Dog daycare with indoor play areas and outdoor space
• Grooming on site
• Medication administration and support for special diets
• 1:1 playtime, extra walks, and snuggle sessions

What sets this kennel apart

The dog kennels are Fear Free-style, painted a soft blue to promote calm, and some are laid out to keep contact with other pets to a minimum. Every kennel has a raised Kuranda bed rather than floor bedding. Medium and large dogs stay in indoor/outdoor kennels, so they can get fresh air when the weather cooperates. Small dogs are housed in double-decker kennels. The vet-on-site arrangement is the real differentiator here: it tends to matter most for dogs on daily medication, seniors, or anyone whose owner worries about what happens if something goes wrong at 2 a.m.

Practical details

The building is open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week, including weekends, which gives owners a wide window for drop-off and pickup around travel plans. Published boarding rates run from $20 to $45 per night depending on the pet and the stay. Reservations are made by phone at (302) 838-7387 rather than through an online portal, so it is worth calling early for holiday weeks. All boarding pets must be current on their vaccinations. Owners who want to see the kennel runs and cat wing before booking can ask about that when they call.