Palmer Kennels
Sources
- Reviews read
- 57 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.20 ★
- Rank
- #308 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- Palmer Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding Rates With Credit Card $60.00 per day (boarded with a companion dog) $70.00 per day for dogs boarded alone in a single run”Open their price page ↗
Palmer Kennels is a boarding facility in Acton, MA, offering boarding. It scores 8.7/10 (very good) from 57 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars — #308 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $60–$70 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.
Key facts
- Services
- Boarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $60–$70/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #308 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.2 (57)
- From downtown
- 21.1 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
3 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Their words
“Required Vaccinations Canine Influenza (Bivalent Vaccine) DHLP+P booster Canine Cough * Rabies”palmerkennels.com/profile.aspx
Operations2 of 21 published
Their words
“Owner on premises 24 hours a day”palmerkennels.com/profile.aspx
Their words
“We provide Purina Pro Plan Chicken dry dog food and mix a little can beef in it. If you would like to provide your own food, please individually package each meal in zip lock bags.”palmerkennels.com/boarding-your-dog.aspx
Show 24 policies not 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
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
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding checkout after 12 noon adds another day’s chargeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Checkout after 12 noon is charged an additional dayStated on their website
- Cancellation
- 72 hours notice during peak season; customers are responsible for their entire reservationStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Boards dogs 10 and older with a signed elder release formStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Boarding: dogs must be at least 6 months old with required shotsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $38–$49/night | — | Archived page, 2018-12-14 |
| 2019 | $40–$51/night | — | Archived page, 2019-12-13 |
| 2020 | $42–$53/night | — | Archived page, 2020-11-30 |
| 2021 | $45–$56/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-20 |
| 2022 | $50–$58/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-04 |
| 2023 | $50–$58/night | — | Archived page, 2023-12-08 |
| 2024 | $54–$64/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-08 |
| 2025 | $60–$70/night | — | Archived page, 2025-10-08 |
| Now | $60–$70/night | — | Their 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
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Sat
- 8–11 AM
- Sun
- 8–11 AM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- BOS · Boston Logan
- 23.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 3 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
28 Skyline Dr, Acton, MA 01720
21.1 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Palmer Kennels, Acton, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/palmer-kennels/Similar places near Acton
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