North Shore Animal Center

★ 4.7 · 87 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Northport, NY
North Shore Animal Center, Northport
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 87 reviews · top 48% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
87 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#285 of 642 in New York
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published1 of 27From their website, 2026-09-09

North Shore Animal Center is a pet boarding in Northport, NY, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 87 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #285 of 642 in New York. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 1.

Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
BoardingGrooming
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in New York
#285 of 642
Google rating
★4.7 (87)
From downtown
37.6 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

1/27

1 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.

Operations1 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Outdoor play and leash walks available on our secure 1/4 mile track.”northshoreanimalcenter.com/care-we-offer/
Show 26 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
Climate controlNot 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★74
4 ★7
3 ★0
2 ★2
1 ★4
★ 4.70Google average
87reviews 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

dog care 9kind staff 8bathing 4kennel cough 3medication review 2thoroughness 2regular updates 2cleanliness 2

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

Hours

Mon
8:30 AM–6 PM
Tue
8:30 AM–6 PM
Wed
8:30 AM–6 PM
Thu
8:30 AM–6 PM
Fri
8:30 AM–6 PM
Sat
8:30 AM–6 PM
Sun
8:30 AM–6 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
29.3 mi
LGA · LaGuardia
29.7 mi
EWR · Newark Liberty
46.5 mi
Weekday hours span
8:30 AM – 6 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

264 Vernon Valley Rd, Northport, NY 11768, United States

37.6 miles from downtown New York · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroom

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about North Shore Animal Center

What services does North Shore Animal Center offer?
North Shore Animal Center is listed as a pet boarding service in Northport, NY, offering boarding.
How much does North Shore Animal Center charge?
We did not find a published rate on North Shore Animal Center'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 North Shore Animal Center?
North Shore Animal Center'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 North Shore Animal Center compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #285 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 87 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

North Shore Animal Center, Northport, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/north-shore-animal-center/

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