Squankum Animal Inn
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 148 reviews · top 21% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 148 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #124 of 642 in New York
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$45 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$45middle $74$110
Below the New York middle price
Sources
Behind the $45
- Source
- Squankum Animal Inn’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Dog Rates 1-30lbs.........................................$45.00 Per Night 31-60lbs.....................................$50.00 Per Night 61-90lbs.....................................$55.00 Per Night”Open their price page ↗
Squankum Animal Inn is a pet boarding in Howell Township, NY, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 148 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #124 of 642 in New York. Its website lists boarding from $45 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $45/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in New York
- #124 of 642
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (148)
- From downtown
- 39.6 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Owners must provide documents with the following current immunizations: Dogs: Distemper/DHLPV, Rabies, and Bordetella.”squankumanimalinn.com/resources/faqs.php
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Owners must provide documents with the following current immunizations”squankumanimalinn.com/resources/faqs.php
Operations5 of 21 published
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“This upgraded suite features a larger run with full indoor-outdoor access 24/7”squankumanimalinn.com/services/boarding.php
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Our runs have indoor and outdoor access, and multiple dogs from the same family can be housed together in double large runs.”squankumanimalinn.com/services/boarding.php
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Heated and air conditioned climate control”squankumanimalinn.com/services/boarding.php
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Medication....................................$2.00 Per Dose”squankumanimalinn.com/services/boarding.php
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“Can I bring my dog's own food? Yes, as a matter of fact we prefer it! Otherwise, house food will be provided.”squankumanimalinn.com/resources/faqs.php
Show 20 policies not 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
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
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
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
kennel 12clean facility 7nail trim 6helpful team 5dog grooming 3healthy dogs 2special needs care 2welcoming 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is by 12 noon daily; later pick-up costs $30Stated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after 12 noon costs a $30 late pick-up feeStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Pets must not have respiratory ailments, kennel cough or other health concerns before boardingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Posts pictures of playtime on its social media pagesStated on their website
- Cats
- Boards cats; each cat has its own run with indoor and outdoor accessStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–12 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
- 37.1 mi
- JFK · New York JFK
- 39.4 mi
- LGA · LaGuardia
- 45.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8:30 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
558 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731
39.6 miles from downtown New York · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Squankum Animal Inn
What services does Squankum Animal Inn offer?
Squankum Animal Inn is listed as a pet boarding service in Howell Township, NY, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Squankum Animal Inn charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $45 per night (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 Squankum Animal Inn require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Squankum Animal Inn?
Squankum Animal Inn'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 Squankum Animal Inn 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 148 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Squankum Animal Inn, Howell Township, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/squankum-animal-inn/Similar places near Howell Township
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