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McOsker Kennels McOsker Kennels is family owned and operated. Located in Amherst, New Hampshire we have been at our 6 Ponemah Road (Route 122) location since 1994. We are licensed with the town of Amherst and registered with the State of New Hampshire.
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McOsker Kennels is a family business that loves animals. We offer boarding, professional grooming, day care, and private obedience training services for your dogs and cats. Plus we are a breeder of American Kennel Club (AKC) Labrador Retrievers. Here at McOsker Kennels we strive to provide the best service for your pet possible.
How long have you been in business? We opened our doors in 1994 at our Ponemah Road (Route 122) Amherst New Hampshire location. And we have been caring for pets for over 40 years. Our clients live in the surrounding towns of Amherst, Mount Vernon, Hollis, Merrimack, Milford, Nashua, and Bedford. If you are boarding your pet, we suggest you schedule a grooming appointment for the day of pick up. If your pet is groomed the day of pick-up, you will not be charged for boarding that day! Do you board cats?
A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to guarantee a reservation for your pet. To best serve all customers, we require a minimum 48-hour notification of cancellation or early pickup. Failure to notify us will result in your being billed for the entire scheduled say. This bill must be paid in full before another reservation will be accepted.
Reviews (27)
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J. Matthews
Apr 10, 2022
I take my pup here for day care and he has the time of his life. The staff is friendly, the building is clean and my dog is always happy to be dropped off.
Troy Or Mary Smith
Apr 06, 2022
3 dogs. Totally love it. Staff is kind. Pups are exhausted at the end of the day. Willing to work with my difficult pup. Boarding is great. Highly Recommend!
Nata W.
Jan 14, 2022
I brought my Havanese dog to McOsker Kennels for nail clipping. It took a minute or so. I noticed blood on the floor from one of the paws. The employee said: "It happens all the time, it is OK". No apology, no offer of help. The blood was staining my car seat, then the floor at home. A lot of blood. Next day the blood re-appeared. Again I was scrubbing the floors, feeling sad about my dog. In 9 years doing this elsewhere this was the first such occurrence and it happened at McOsker.
Maria Helminen
Nov 22, 2021
Great people! Highly recommend McOsker, our experience has always been wonderful, we have been using them for 3 years and our Dukie has always come home happy after a stay
Lise Venning
Nov 02, 2021
I boarded my two Labrador pups with McOsker kennels and could not be happier. The owner engaged the pups immediately and playfully when we arrived, and I felt comfortable that they would be well cared for. Even though there are kennels closer by, we will return here and recommend McOsker to others.
Julia Rivard
Sep 21, 2021
Friendly, clean, and professional atmosphere for pets! I own a grooming salon and have many years working for pet resorts. I've had a hard time finding a place for my Pyrenees, Ariel to go to that would suit her needs! Many pet resorts take handful of dogs, they are stuck in tiny crates with no bathroom area, they do not clean, etc. this place is very different and they even let me take a tour with no advance notice, which isn't typical for most places.

First of all, they have small groups of roughly 8 dogs and get a few rest breaks in between. When they do rest, they have indoor/outdoor kennels that allow them to use the bathroom if needed. It also looked like they have some sort of drainage system, if so, most daycare facilities do not have this or the indoor/outdoor kennels which is a huge bonus.

The facility was clean and staff are personable and professional. The groomers are very kind as well! You can tell they have a true passion for pets and the dogs are well taken care of and my Ariel is VERY happy with them. On top of everything, their prices are beyond reasonable. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an awesome home away from home for their pets!
Cindy Clifford Foisy
Aug 14, 2021
Highly recommend McOsker Kennels! Top notch grooming my dogs always look amazing when they leave! I have boarded my dogs at McOsker Kennels for years always know they have gotten tender loving care.
KaTera Ashford
Oct 28, 2020
A good place to bring your dogs. Pretty friendly staff and affordable pricing.
Dale Gerard
Jun 21, 2020
My family and I have been taking our dogs and cats to McOsker Kennels for 25 years! I go away frequently a couple of times a month at least and know my dog is well taken care of. it is like a home away from home for my dog Brady! Seriously cannot say enough about the care and grooming!
Cynthia Foisy
May 29, 2020
For the last 25 years have brought my dogs to McOsker Kennels on a regular basis! I go away a lot and they are the only kennel I trust. will not bring my dog any where else. Highly recommend for grooming too! Wonderful family owned business with excellent caring staff!
Carol Reiss
Dec 11, 2019
Such a disappointing experience. Please do not leave your pets here! My husband and I boarded our two cats here while we were out of town for a week. Their website promises "personalized attention" and a separate cat loft for a "stress free atmosphere". When we toured the location before booking there were two cats upstairs already in the cat loft.

They ensured us that this area was for cats only. Unfortunately on the day we dropped off our cats there were several dogs upstairs including a liter of puppies. One of our cats was so terrified that he peed all over himself. They had promised to clean his crate for us before we returned. The crate had dried pee when we came to retrieve him. Additionally there were even more dogs upstairs when we came to pick up the cats.

This is clearly not a cat loft and false advertising. We left specific instructions for feeding and brought more than enough food. When we picked up the cats there was approximately 4 days worth of food that was not given to them (remember we were only gone for a week). When we asked about this they said that if the cats didn't eat the previous food they were given they would not give them new food.

In other words the cats were forced to eat old, stale food for several days. The entire place is run by a family. The kids seem to treat this like a chore that their parents force them to do. Our cats smelled terribly of urine when we retrieved them. They were clearly not well cared for. I regret the decision to leave them at this facility. Please, if you love your pets, find other arrangements for them!
Courtney Vore
Jul 30, 2019
We love McOsker Kennels. Our dog is always happy and tired when she comes home from doggie daycare. She is well-loved there. When we come around the corner and she sees where she is going, she gets excited, so I am happy because she's happy to be there!
Michelle Buckler
Jul 19, 2019
I love boarding my dog at McOskars. He's always happy and exhausted by the time I get him home. Last time I went to pick him up, the woman working the front desk had him upstairs with her because she felt sorry for him because he was the last dog picked up. She even added some stuff to his food and warmed it up because she was worried that he wasn't eating enough. She babied my baby I love that.
Sharon M.
Nov 06, 2018
I have to say this is the best facility that I have ever boarded my dogs. I have two dogs who stay here for 2 and 3 weeks at a time at least 3 times a year. They are happy and very well cared for. The boarding area is air conditioned in the summer and heated in the Winter. They are let out every day for day care and have a blast. I always book a grooming before I pick them up as they are playing with dogs all day. Grooming is fabulous.

There is a person present day and night at the facility which makes me more comfortable. If any emergency happened overnight, someone is there as the owner lives on the premises. I boarded at another facility with no supervision in the evening and found out later that in case of fire, none of the animals would be saved. I give McOsker Kennels a 5++
Katylee Gilman
Aug 21, 2018
They are amazing with our high energy lab. We have had a few last minute boardings. Prices are great! Thank you!
Solo P.
Jun 17, 2018
Our girl came back smelling of urine and looking like she had been living in it. Not sure what she went through.
Mark Anibal
Jun 13, 2018
I have two Golden Retrievers who love to get dirty and hike trails with me and my wife. The grooming facilities and quality is excellent. Thank you.
Jack Child
Feb 22, 2018
We adopted our girl Olive over 13 years ago. She's still beautiful and healthy with very little grey. Tim takes great care of his customers. Highly recommend.
Kristine W.
Dec 15, 2017
After seeing positive reviews my friend and I booked a tour for boarding our pets ( cats and a dog). They couldn't accommodate us the same day we called but we made an appointment for the next morning. We first went upstairs to the cat loft. I saw something quite different from the website photos. The kennels for cats are small and the whole area is uninviting. Questioning revealed that the cats (there was one apparently lonely cat) don't get much attention other than basic needs.

The windows for the cats are very dirty. The dogs are in the basement, which has the atmosphere of a dungeon. Kennels are small and the smell was strong. My overall impression was that the kennel is dirty and smelly and the pets aren't given much attention. My advice would be to ensure you have a tour to see where your pet will be spending its time. My friend and I were both very upset after our visit. Personally I would not choose or recommend this kennel to anyone.
Danielle Williams
Aug 05, 2017
We have a very high maintenance dog named Baxter whom requires a lot of special attention. He is 9 years old a almost completely blind. Every time my family goes out of town, I get super nervous about having him boarded. Tim and his amazing staff always go above and beyond to make sure Baxter is well taken care of! We highly recommend McOsker Kennels.!
Ryan Burns
Apr 05, 2017
This is THE place to board your dog! Our dog stayed a whole week. They are so friendly and had no problem answering my endless questions. Our German Shepard is a bit of a diva and they were happy to accommodate us. You can really tell that they love animals. I felt they truly appreciated our business and were looking forward to future business with us.

Within a week a received a nice card in the mail thanking us for choosing them which is a nice touch. They are excellent groomers as well; we had our dog groomed on the day we picked her up.
Tasha Hilson
Feb 07, 2017
We recently boarded our two fur babies at McKosker Kennels and couldn't have been happier with the service and commitment they have to the well being of the pets staying with them! They also did an amazing job grooming the two dogs for us! Being new to the area, it is a huge relief to have found a place we can depend on. We highly recommend McOsker Kennels to anyone looking for a place to board or get grooming done!
L. T.
Sep 10, 2016
I got my cat groomed here today and they did a wonderful job. They were able to accommodate her on short notice, and she came home with a nice trim, free of mats, and smelling wonderful. The cost was very reasonable too. I would definitely use them again!
Elizabeth A.
Jul 08, 2016
Our boy gets good care here when boarded and loves day care. Staff is very kind and doesn't mind me calling every day to check in on my baby boy.
Cathy Morin Carew
Feb 09, 2015
We have gotten two amazing black labs here one in 1998 and one in 2013. They are beautiful, calm and extremely brilliant. The experience for our children choosing their own puppy was wonderful. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
Alyssa R.
Jun 02, 2014
Just the best. We have had bad experiences at other boarding facilities. So glad someone recommended this place to us. I know our cats are well taken care of every time we go on vacation
Bj N.
May 16, 2012
We love McOsker! They are so great with all the animals. It's so clean and safe. They have a wonderful cat loft. It's owned and operated by a family out of their historic home. Nice safe quiet street. Love the way my dog is groomed after her stay. I would recommend to anyone!