--- title: "Highland Kennel LLC — New York, NY" url: "https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/highland-kennel-llc/" updated: "2026-09-09" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-09" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Highland Kennel LLC Pet boarding service in Howell Township, NY — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in New York, NY (https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/). **★4.8 from 83 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.5/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding - **Address:** 1424 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731 - **Phone:** (732) 364-4443 - **Website:** https://highlandkennelnj.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Highland%20Kennel%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJDWf0W8mBwYkRmbPPR4SK8vc ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8:30 AM–12 PM | | Tuesday | 8:30 AM–12 PM | | Wednesday | 8:30 AM–12 PM | | Thursday | 8:30 AM–12 PM | | Friday | 8:30 AM–12 PM | | Saturday | 8:30 AM–12 PM | | Sunday | 8:30 AM–12 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **If a dog is sick:** Dogs are monitored for illness; owners are contacted immediately if a dog becomes sick — facility's words: "We monitor all dogs closely for signs of illness. If your dog becomes sick, we contact you immediately to let you know what is happening with your dog." (https://highlandkennelnj.com/faq/) - **Minimum age (months):** Puppies are accepted for boarding from 16 weeks old — facility's words: "Do you accept puppies for boarding? Yes, we accept puppies 16 weeks and older" (https://highlandkennelnj.com/faq/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Unaltered dogs are boarded for an additional $10 — facility's words: "Unaltered Dogs Additional $10" (https://highlandkennelnj.com/highland-kennel-nj-pricing/) ## For travelers - **EWR** (Newark Liberty): 37.7 miles, straight line - **JFK** (New York JFK): 40.9 miles, straight line - **LGA** (LaGuardia): 47 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8:30 AM to 12 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $40–$70 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Dog Boarding Rates (Per Night) Size / Type Rate Small $40 Large $45 Extra Large $70” Source: https://highlandkennelnj.com/highland-kennel-nj-pricing/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 9, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Dogs must have current rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations.” — https://highlandkennelnj.com/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** 14 days before arrival > “Records should be provided at check-in, and vaccinations must be at least two weeks old to allow immunity to take effect.” — https://highlandkennelnj.com/faq/ - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Providing proof of vaccinations at or before the scheduled date of boarding is the owner’s responsibility .” — https://highlandkennelnj.com/vaccination-requirements/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Do you have staff on-site overnight? Yes, we have trained staff member who lives at the facility. She checks in on the dogs overnight, ensuring the comfort and safety of every guest.” — https://highlandkennelnj.com/faq/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Outdoor run access multiple times daily; 15-minute let-out daily for a fee > “Dogs have indoor / outdoor runs, and they can utilize the outdoor run multiple times per day. Dogs are also let out for 15 minutes a day for a fee.” — https://highlandkennelnj.com/faq/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor run > “Every dog enjoys a private indoor and outdoor run designed for comfort and freedom. Pets who use a doggy door can come and go as they wish.” — https://highlandkennelnj.com/about-highland-kennel-nj/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Tours:** Tours offered > “Can I tour the facility before booking? Yes, tours are welcome and highly encouraged.” — https://highlandkennelnj.com/faq/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes > “What if my dog has special dietary needs or requires medication? We absolutely accommodate special diets and medications.” — https://highlandkennelnj.com/faq/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “We do have food, but we recommend bringing your dog s regular food to maintain their normal diet and prevent digestive issues.” — https://highlandkennelnj.com/faq/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 ## Licensing New York State does not license or inspect dog boarding or daycare facilities. Agriculture and Markets Law Article 26-A licenses 'pet dealers' -- anyone who sells or offers for sale more than nine dogs or cats a year for profit -- and says nothing about boarding, grooming or daycare; a facility that boards animals it does not sell is not a pet dealer under Article 26-A. A bill to create a real state boarding-kennel license, the Safe Pet Boarding Act (adds a new Article 26-D to Agriculture and Markets Law, Senate bill S8510 / Assembly bill A9123, 2025-2026 session), would require an annual Department of Agriculture and Markets license, a $150 fee, and facility inspections -- but as of this check it is still pending in the Senate Agriculture Committee (referred there January 7, 2026) and is not law. New York State is, in that sense, the same shape as Texas and Florida: no state boarding register, full stop. What is different about New York City is that the city itself runs a real, mandatory permit regime for boarding kennels -- more substantial than the county registration fees seen in Orlando or Tampa, though still a local instrument, not a state one, and not joined to facility records here. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/ ## How to cite Highland Kennel LLC, Howell Township, NY. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/highland-kennel-llc/ (census September 9, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/new-york-ny/highland-kennel-llc.json