Animal Loving Care
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 436 reviews · top 4% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 436 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #22 of 642 in New York
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published10 of 27From their website, 2026-09-09
Animal Loving Care is a dog daycare in Brooklyn, NY, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 436 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #22 of 642 in New York. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Top 4% in New York#22 of 642 by Dogs Away score, from 436 reviews.
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.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareDog walkingBoardingGroomingPet sitting
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in New York
- #22 of 642
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (436)
- From downtown
- 2.6 mi
- Neighborhood
- Carroll Gardens
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-09. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Required vaccinations: Rabies and DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Parainfluenza). Bordetella is also required. Canine Influenza (H3N2 & H3N8) is recommended but not required.”animallovingcare.com/boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Dogs must be spayed or neutered by 7 months of age.”animallovingcare.com/boarding/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“A behavior evaluation is required prior to all bookings and must be completed at least 3 days before boarding.”animallovingcare.com/boarding/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Every dog that comes to our facility must have veterinary records proving they are current on rabies, distemper (dhpp) and bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines, per the NYC Health Department.”animallovingcare.com/faq/
Operations7 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Our facility is set up for your dog to spend the night with our overnight staff member and canine companion, on a comfy dog bed, or in a separate suite space or crate if they are more likely to settle that way.”animallovingcare.com/faq/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Separate areas are available for dogs that are less active or need solo time, but we never leave your dog alone.”animallovingcare.com/dog-daycare/
HousingSuite and crate
Their words
“We use crates and separated spaces that we call "suites" as a tool to maintain safety and to give your dog a better experience throughout the day and overnight.”animallovingcare.com/faq/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We have a backyard with outdoor turf, benches, play equipment and beds where the dogs can socialize, relax, and sunbathe when the weather is pleasant.”animallovingcare.com/faq/
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 14 reviews, not stated by the facility
ToursNo tours
Their words
“As we are largely crate free, the dogs are free-roaming in their packs for the majority of the day, making it unsafe to offer walk-throughs of our facility.”animallovingcare.com/faq/
Administers medicationCase by case
Their words
“Yes. If the medication is orally administered, this is no issue for our staff, though we will ask for instruction on how to best get your dog to ingest the full dosage. For more complicated medications, such as injecti”animallovingcare.com/faq/
Show 16 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
9.8ExceptionalDogs Away score
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
grooming 119kind staff 55instagram updates 14nervous dogs 8sweet groomer 4dog haircuts 3dedicated groomer 3dog nail trimming 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Collars
- Dogs must wear a quick-release collar during their stayStated on their website
- Handling & correction
- Uses a hissing sound, leash and sit cue, separation, and water squirt bottlesStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Daily Instagram updates during boardingStated on their website
- Senior dogs
- Does not accept new dogs over age 10; watches how regular older visitors doStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Boarding: dogs must be at least 4 months oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- EWR · Newark Liberty
- 9.2 mi
- LGA · LaGuardia
- 9.6 mi
- JFK · New York JFK
- 11.8 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 7 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
556 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
2.6 miles from downtown New York · Carroll Gardens · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Animal Loving Care
What services does Animal Loving Care offer?
Animal Loving Care is listed as a dog day care center in Brooklyn, NY, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Animal Loving Care charge?
We did not find a published rate on Animal Loving Care's website when we checked it (2026-09-09); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the New York median published boarding rate is $74/night across 155 facilities.
What vaccines does Animal Loving Care require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Animal Loving Care?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Animal Loving Care compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #22 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 436 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Animal Loving Care, Brooklyn, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/animal-loving-care/Similar places near Brooklyn
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