Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 356 reviews · top 21% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 356 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #124 of 642 in New York
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$45middle $74$110
Below the New York middle price
Sources
Behind the $60
- Source
- Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Nightly Rates $60 /night Regular 4×4 kennel $75 /night Premium 4×6 larger kennel ... Single Visit $35 Full-Day 4+ hours $30 Half-Day Under 4 hours”Open their price page ↗
Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding is a pet groomer in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 356 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #124 of 642 in New York. Its website lists boarding from $60–$75 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- GroomingDaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Groomer
- Boarding rate
- $60–$75/night
- Daycare rate
- $35/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in New York
- #124 of 642
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (356)
- From downtown
- 49.3 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccinations Proof required at first visit Rabies 1-3 years DHPP Within 1 year Bordetella Within 6 months”lillianruffpetspa.com/daycare
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Spay/neuter required for dogs 7+ months”lillianruffpetspa.com/daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Meet & Greet FREE First Visit Evaluation 30 minutes per session FREE Every first visit No charge, ever 30 min One session Before the first day”lillianruffpetspa.com/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Vaccinations Proof required at first visit”lillianruffpetspa.com/daycare
Operations5 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Play All Day Daycare Supervised open play, separated by size and temperament, 7am-7pm daily”lillianruffpetspa.com/
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Supervised open play, separated by size and temperament, 7am-7pm daily”lillianruffpetspa.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Climate controlled Year-round comfort”lillianruffpetspa.com/boarding
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Photo updates On request”lillianruffpetspa.com/boarding
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“Bring your own: Provide food in a labeled container or pre-portioned bags with pet's name and feeding instructions. We can provide food: $5/day per dog if you prefer not to bring your own.”lillianruffpetspa.com/daycare
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
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
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
pet spa 16welcoming atmosphere 11anxious dogs 6ear cleaning 6shiny coat 5golden doodle cut 5teeth brushing 4doc grooming 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Full refund 7+ days out, 50% at 3–7 days, none within 72 hours or for no-showsStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs must be in good health and free of contagious illnessStated on their website
- Collars
- Prong, choke and shock collars are not allowed among dogs’ belongingsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Photo updates on requestStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Does not accept excessively fearful/anxious dogs or dogs with severe separation anxietyStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Minimum boarding age is 2 monthsStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Dogs in heat are not acceptedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- JFK · New York JFK
- 39 mi
- LGA · LaGuardia
- 41.8 mi
- EWR · Newark Liberty
- 58.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 9 AM – 5 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
835 Portion Rd, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
49.3 miles from downtown New York · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotAccepts walk-insCredit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsFree parking garageFree parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding
What services does Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding offer?
Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding is listed as a pet groomer in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60–$75 per night and daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The New York median published boarding rate is $74/night.
What vaccines does Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding?
Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding'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 Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #124 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 356 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
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Lillian Ruff Pet Spa - Grooming, DayCare & Boarding, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/lillian-ruff-pet-spa-grooming-daycare-and-boarding/Similar places near Lake Ronkonkoma
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