Crate Escape is Greater Boston's premier dog care provider. With a high standard of care, we offer daycare, grooming, van service, and overnight boarding. Our ethic is to provide superior, satisfying service to your best friend and, of course, to you. We have three climate-controlled dog care facilities, custom-designed with your dogs' safety, exercise, socialization, and doggone fun in mind. All dogs are screened to assure safety and compatibility. Our carefully selected, experienced staff is always with your dog when your dog is with us.
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The quote above is a basic philosophy of Crate Escape. We provide a safe, fun environment where dogs can be dogs. We aim to help keep your dog happy, through exercise and socialization in a supervised environment. We do it all! With a high standard of care, we provide daycare, grooming, van service, and crate free boarding.
In 2005 Bradley and Stephanie realized their little store could no longer accommodate all the dogs that wanted to come. They began looking for a location that would offer more space and were lucky enough to find one in Belmont. In January of 2006 the original Crate Escape was born just 2 miles down the road.
Our 3rd location was opened in Charlestown in January of 2013. The building was perfect for dog daycare offering a large open space with lots of natural light, 5 play spaces and even outdoor space. We were excited about the ability to reach customers in the Boston area and to be part of such a unique community. We are neighbors of the Charlestown naval yard and are literally under the Tobin bridge-our claim to fame.
Our latest edition to our business has finally opened! The first plan was to do a small doggie daycare here, but the plans changed and we pivoted our intentions with the space. It turns out it's the perfect opportunity for a full service retail store carrying the best dog and cat (yes, that's right) products available.
Reviews (34)
Gary Crookes
Jun 24, 2022
Curtis Lodge
Apr 27, 2022
Large selection of beer, cider, wine and selected spirits at very good prices. It's very hard not to end up overloading the car! Friendly staff and tidy, clean shop. A small car park outside and they're easy to find. They also have plenty of interesting craft beers if you're into them and a few "pick n mix" type deals. I got 48 bottles of corona (the imported good stuff, not the brewed under license stuff you now find in supermarkets) for 25 which is an absolute bargain.
Will certainly be returning! We went at about 1800 on a Monday and there was only one or two people shopping. Can't comment on how busy it might get earlier on or at weekends.
Will certainly be returning! We went at about 1800 on a Monday and there was only one or two people shopping. Can't comment on how busy it might get earlier on or at weekends.
Brian Allen
Apr 15, 2022
Shaun Walsh
Apr 14, 2022
Anthony Bennett
Apr 14, 2022
Robert Audsley
Apr 12, 2022
Ian Mitchell
Apr 08, 2022
Liam Devenney
Mar 24, 2022
Andrew Beck
Mar 07, 2022
Kyle S.
Feb 01, 2022
I can't say enough about the people of Crate Escape! Absolutely phenomenal, kind people, with the biggest hearts imaginable. We sent our yellow lab Sammie to doggy day there for over ten years, and received nothing but the highest quality care. Crate Escape and their employees truly treated her like she was their very own. They truly have a compassionate, caring, loving, and responsible staff, one that any owner can trust with their dogs! Crate Escape - thank you so much for the way you treated our Sammie over the past decade, especially in her last months! She loved going there and adored the staff (and attention)!
Matthew Willey
Jan 01, 2022
Reggie Haze
Dec 04, 2021
Ian Swallow
Oct 22, 2021
Helen Ricketts
Oct 21, 2021
Emma Karim
Sep 21, 2021
Christopher Richardson
Aug 28, 2021
Fantastic place loads and loads of choice if not to much if such a thing? Lol staff so friendly helpful the widest range of beers wines and spirits your going to find anywhere at Fantastic knock down prices went in intention only getting 1 box of beer came out with 3 and bottle of wine and southern comfort very highly recommended well worth a visit
Marik Fajt
Aug 26, 2021
Dave Hynes
Aug 05, 2021
Liam Fretwell
Aug 05, 2021
Great selection of beverages from around the world, a lot is out of date or close to being, but if you pop your glasses on and read the description, you can clearly see it states "some may be past best before date". Could spend ages in here looking at all they have. Clean store and polite friendly staff.
Sophia L.
Jul 20, 2021
FOR A BATH/NAIL TRIM: This was such a weird grooming experience. We were asked to arrive between 9-10 am, they don't do appointment times. We were told that we would be called when our dog was ready to be picked up. but an hour went by, then two. I called to ask how much longer and they said another hour, but that time passed too with no communication.
I ended up having to call again, after they had had my dog for four hours, and they said he was ready, seemingly not planning on calling to tell me that. He also came out with a strange scrape on his nose that I didn't notice until later. I don't know what happened to him in there or how it possibly took them so long to give a dog a bath, but he will not be returning.
I ended up having to call again, after they had had my dog for four hours, and they said he was ready, seemingly not planning on calling to tell me that. He also came out with a strange scrape on his nose that I didn't notice until later. I don't know what happened to him in there or how it possibly took them so long to give a dog a bath, but he will not be returning.
Santos D.
Feb 25, 2021
Karen S.
Feb 02, 2021
Everyone at Crate Escape goes out of their way to help accommodate your dog and your schedule. My dog Sammie has been going to Crate Escape for 10 years and never had an incident with another dog. Always come home tired and happy. Sammie has also been on overnights, as well. Can not say enough good things about all the staff and the van drivers at Crate Escape. So grateful!
Alexis M.
Dec 07, 2020
Bethany I.
Nov 23, 2020
We have brought our two dogs here for years. They are amazing. Our dogs have trouble on leash with others, but with the help of the wonderful team at Crate Escape, they are able to play and stay and be their goofy selves. When they get picked up by the van, the joy is evident in the gleeful whines and tail wagging. It is such great exercise and enrichment and we are so thankful to the entire team of dog lovers!
Kiko C.
Jul 02, 2020
Jonathan H.
Aug 20, 2019
Kitty H.
Jun 16, 2019
The Belmont place is an all-indoors facility, and has a very cooped up feeling. Not suitable for energetic large dogs. The dogs may pick up bad habits because they just let them pee on the floor. The staff is variable, some are friendly but some are not. In short, its OK for an occasional use, but I wouldn't recommend it for a regular day care facility.
Scott S.
May 24, 2019
Richard C.
May 13, 2019
Rachel T.
Nov 13, 2018
Jim K.
Jan 14, 2018
We adopted a very high energy Brittany. Living in the city with such a wired puppy can be quite a challenge. We brought her up to a "free range" kennel up in NH where our last dog thrived - but the experience with this high strung pup was a very negative experience. Crate Escape did a great job of evaluating our dog's social skills with other dogs and her willingness to behave for the human pack managers. Almost very Saturday, we bring our dog to the Belmont location for a day of play and fun. She comes back home tired and relaxed!
Al C.
Jan 12, 2018
This is the place we take our dog when our schedules are busy and we know we won't be having much time to play with him. Our dog simply loves this place. To the point that he completely forgets us when he sees the parking. And that says a lot. Everyone who works there is very attentive and they love what they do. They love animals. The front desk people are friendly and attentive.
I wish I could name all their names. I might a second review. They really take a good care of the dogs and all the other dogs that are they are friendly. The place is clean, smells good and they offer different sections for different size dogs. It's huge. Every time our dog goes there and comes home exhausted from playing too much. And he ( and us) sleeps really well. Love everything about Crate Escape.
I wish I could name all their names. I might a second review. They really take a good care of the dogs and all the other dogs that are they are friendly. The place is clean, smells good and they offer different sections for different size dogs. It's huge. Every time our dog goes there and comes home exhausted from playing too much. And he ( and us) sleeps really well. Love everything about Crate Escape.
Nina B.
Feb 11, 2017
I moved from Philly earlier this year. I tried dog walking for my 9-year old black lab but couldn't believe how expensive it was for a 30 min. walk. I found Crate Escape and am so happy I did. My dog gets so excited when we pull up to the building. The rates are great and the staff is amazing! They have the cutest nicknames for the dogs and treat them like their own. I also tried the overnight boarding and grooming. I would highly recommend this place to any dog lover.
Jessicca B.
Dec 23, 2015
My husband and I have been bringing our dog to crate escape for over a year. We could not say better things about this facility. Our dog is never in a crate, and is put with other dogs that share his high energy level. The staff is extremely knowledgable and friendly. We are a bit over protective of our dog, and feel 100% comfortable when we drop him off at crate escape. Our vet also agrees that crate escape is a wonderful place for dogs!