Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare

★ 4.9 · 27 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Pembroke, MA
Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare, Pembroke
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 27 reviews · top 14% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
27 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#44 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$40 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $40
Source
Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Full day: $40.00 8 Hours +”
Open their price page ↗

Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare is a dog daycare in Pembroke, MA, offering daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 27 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #44 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists daycare from $40 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Daycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$40/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#44 of 352
Google rating
★4.9 (27)
From downtown
23.3 mi
Neighborhood
North Pembroke
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

8/27

8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Dogs should have vaccinations against kennel cough (Bordetella), canine distemper, and rabies. ... The canine flu vaccine is recommended but not required.”buddyandfriendsdaycarema.org/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“An evaluation will need to be done before booking).”buddyandfriendsdaycarema.org/
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Staff on site overnight”buddyandfriendsdaycarema.org/faq
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“The group chosen for the pets is the one that is a good fit for their size and temperament”buddyandfriendsdaycarema.org/faq
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“BFDD supply treats if allowed, daily walks aside from daycare (If applicable), and a separate play area for one-on-one time.”buddyandfriendsdaycarema.org/faq
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“our facility boasts over 3,000 square feet of the fenced-in outdoor play area so that your best friend can get plenty of fresh air throughout their time with us.”buddyandfriendsdaycarema.org/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“we have more than 7,000 square feet of indoor, climate-controlled space”buddyandfriendsdaycarema.org/
ToursTours offered
Their words
“Ask to book a tour today!”buddyandfriendsdaycarema.org/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★26
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★1
★ 4.90Google average
27reviews behind the score
★ 4.62Boston average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

live cameras 3clean facility 3doggie daycare 3cleanliness 3individualized care 2daycare team 2socialization 2check in 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Who they take & how they care

Senior dogs
Senior dogs welcome; matched with a group suited to their energy levelStated on their website
Minimum age
Puppies must be at least 12 weeks oldStated on their website
Breed & size limits
States it does not discriminate against certain breedsStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2025—$40/dayArchived page, 2025-09-15
Now—$40/dayTheir website, 2026-09-09

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
6 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
6 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
6 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
6 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
6 AM–6:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

BOS · Boston Logan
22 mi
Weekday hours span
6 AM – 6:30 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

275 Oak St, Pembroke, MA 02359

23.3 miles from downtown Boston · North Pembroke · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare

What services does Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare offer?
Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare is listed as a dog day care center in Pembroke, MA, offering daycare.
How much does Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare charge?
Its website lists daycare at $40 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #44 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 27 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Buddy and Friends Doggie Daycare, Pembroke, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/buddy-and-friends-doggie-daycare/

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