Pet Boarding in Connecticut

Connecticut packs a remarkable amount into its small footprint. As the third-smallest state by area, it manages to contain both shoreline beauty along Long Island Sound and the rolling hills and farmland of its interior. The state's affluence — Connecticut regularly ranks among the wealthiest states per capita — translates directly into a well-developed premium pet care market, particularly in Fairfield County towns like Greenwich, Westport, and Darien that house New York commuters with high expectations and disposable income.

Hartford, the capital, and New Haven, home to Yale University, anchor the state's two largest metro areas and offer strong concentrations of boarding facilities. The shoreline towns from Mystic to Old Saybrook cater to a seasonal tourism economy and tend to have solid options for travelers passing through. Litchfield County in the northwest is Connecticut's most rural and scenic region, with rolling hills and farmsteads that have given rise to several lovely country kennel operations.

Connecticut's four-season climate means boarding facilities are well-equipped for both summer heat and winter cold. The state's proximity to New York City also means many facilities are accustomed to last-minute holiday bookings — a consequence of serving a population that travels frequently. Book early around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Fourth of July, as quality facilities in this state fill up faster than almost anywhere in New England.