Happy Tails Kennel

★ 4.9 · 65 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Freehold, NY
Happy Tails Kennel, Freehold
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 65 reviews · top 12% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
65 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#68 of 642 in New York
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published2 of 27From their website, 2026-09-09

Happy Tails Kennel is a pet boarding in Freehold, NY, offering boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 65 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #68 of 642 in New York. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
Boarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in New York
#68 of 642
Google rating
★4.9 (65)
From downtown
35.4 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 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.

Operations2 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Our facility is climate controlled and the outdoor area has covering for rainy days and shelter from the sun.”happytailskennel.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our facility is climate controlled and the outdoor area has covering for rainy days and shelter from the sun.”happytailskennel.com/
Show 25 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot 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
ToursNot 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

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★62
4 ★1
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★1
★ 4.90Google average
65reviews behind the score
★ 4.67New York 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

friendly staff 16caring staff 5accommodating staff 4daily pics 3text updates 2dog grooming 2kennel 2pricing 2

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

Hours

Mon
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Tue
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Wed
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Thu
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Fri
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Sat
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Sun
9 AM–12 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
32.4 mi
JFK · New York JFK
36.4 mi
LGA · LaGuardia
42 mi
Weekday hours span
8:30 AM – 12:30 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

42 Yellowbrook Road Howell, Freehold, NJ 07728

35.4 miles from downtown New York · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Happy Tails Kennel

What services does Happy Tails Kennel offer?
Happy Tails Kennel is listed as a pet boarding service in Freehold, NY, offering boarding.
How much does Happy Tails Kennel charge?
We did not find a published rate on Happy Tails Kennel'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.
Is someone on site overnight at Happy Tails Kennel?
Happy Tails Kennel's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-09). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Happy Tails Kennel compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #68 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 65 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

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

Happy Tails Kennel, Freehold, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/happy-tails-kennel/

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