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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the Boston Area? Now You'll Know.

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	Traveling can be stressful enough without worrying about how your canine or feline companion will fare without you. After all, nobody knows Buster or Fluffy like you do. Fortunately, we've found several area kennels you can trust. From Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine
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	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score
	Name	Number of ratings	for quality	for price		Firm's price index score
1.	Acorn Animal Hospital 20 Earls Way Franklin, MA 508-528-1135	15 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
2.	Adams Animal Clinic 216 Cambridge Rd Woburn, MA 781-933-3369	14 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
3.	Aintree Kennel 5 Washington St West Boxford, MA 978-352-6442	14 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
4.	Alladan Kennels 1660 West St Mansfield, MA 508-339-5597	15 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
5.	American Canine 1126 Main Rd Westport, MA 508-636-5566		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
6.	Andover Animal Hospital 233 Lowell St Andover, MA 978-475-3600	16 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
7.	Angell Memorial Animal Hospital 350 S Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 617-522-7282		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
8.	Belmont Animal Hospital 131 Belmont St Belmont, MA 617-489-2141		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
9.	Best Friends Pet Care 1014 Pearl St Brockton, MA 508-583-8555		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
10.	Best Friends Pet Care 10 Fountain St Ashland, MA 508-881-7557	15 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
11.	Best Friends Pet Care 15 Main St Wakefield, MA 781-245-1237	23 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
12.	Best Friends Pet Care 150 Boston Post Rd Sudbury, MA 978-443-2351	46 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
13.	Best Friends Pet Care 394 Middlesex Rd Tyngsboro, MA 978-649-8585		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
14.	Best Friends Pet Care 126 Killam Hill Rd Boxford, MA 978-887-5760	40 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
15.	Borash Veterinary Clinic 79 Prospect St Peabody, MA 978-531-8713		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
16.	Brian's Kennels Training & Quality Grooming 55 Hancock St North Quincy, MA 617-773-8373	15 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
17.	Brigadoon Boarding Kennels 1187 Main St Marshfield, MA 781-834-7675		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
18.	Brookline Animal Hospital 678 Brookline Ave Brookline, MA 617-277-2030		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
19.	Canton Veterinary Hospital 190 Turnpike St Canton, MA 781-828-0762		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
20.	Central Animal Hospital 109 Central St Stoneham, MA 781-438-6404		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
21.	Chloe's Countryside Kennels 203 Leonard St Acushnet, MA 508-995-7882		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
22.	Cohasset's Kennels 235 Cedar St Cohasset, MA 781-383-1475	17 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
23.	Continental Shoppe 1729 Centre St West Roxbury, MA 617-323-9511	20 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
24.	Countryside Kennels 90 Ellery St Wrentham, MA 508-384-3484	14 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
25.	Countryside Veterinary Hospital 289 Littleton Rd Chelmsford, MA 978-256-9555	15 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
26.	Crestview Kennels 187 South Rd Bedford, MA 781-275-7188		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
27.	De Witt Animal Hospital 145 Washington St Plainville, MA 508-695-0261		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
28.	Elja Kennels 182 Clay Pit Rd Marshfield, MA 781-837-2644	12 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
29.	Family Friends Veterinary Hospital & Kennel 864 Massachusetts Ave Boxboro, MA 978-263-3412		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
30.	Furry Tails Pet Sitting 475 Brockton Ave Abington, MA 781-857-1002		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
31.	Great Scott Kennels 1975 Washington St Stoughton, MA 781-344-2581		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
32.	Harvard Kennels 259 Ayer Rd Harvard, MA 978-772-4242		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
33.	Highland Animal Hospital 31 Wellesley Ave Needham, MA 781-433-0467	21 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
34.	K-9 Country Club 36 Main St Lakeville, MA 508-947-5270		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
35.	Kozy Kennels 619 East St Mansfield, MA 508-339-0791	28 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
36.	Ledgebrook Kennel 373 Russell St Woburn, MA 781-933-2267	26 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
37.	Lexington-Bedford Veterinary Hospital 476 Bedford St Lexington, MA 781-862-3670		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
38.	Linda's Doggie Playland 2 Hopkinton Rd Westborough, MA 508-366-7364	23 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
39.	Lloyd Animal Medical Center 1995 Washington St Stoughton, MA 781-344-2500		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
40.	Man's Best Friend Dog Grooming 129 Union St Everett, MA 617-387-1546		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
41.	Muddy Creek Animal Care Center 993 Haverhill St Rowley, MA 978-948-2345	48 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
42.	Natick Animal Clinic 121 W Central St Natick, MA 508-907-6064	20 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
43.	Neponset Pet Hospital 961 William T Morrissey Blvd Boston, MA 617-288-2333		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
44.	Northeast Kennels 686 Winter St Walpole, MA 508-668-2113	24 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
45.	Palmer Kennels 352 Great Rd at Skyline Dr Acton, MA 978-263-4979	44 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
46.	Pet Companions 271 Main St Reading, MA 781-944-5445		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
47.	Pinecrest Kennels 2085 West St Wrentham, MA 508-883-8445		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
48.	Pooch Palace 18 Stanley Ave Watertown, MA 617-924-7790	16 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
49.	Ramson Kennels 29 Black Snake Rd Salisbury, MA 978-388-0826		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
50.	Ruff House Day Care 7 Littleton Rd Unit E-2 Westford, MA 978-692-2584		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
51.	Secret Garden Pet Resort & Grooming Salon 1040 Central St East Bridgewater, MA 508-378-1400	14 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
52.	Shepherd Veterinary Clinic 17 Codman Hill Rd Boxborough, MA 978-263-0995		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
53.	Slade Veterinary Hospital 334 Concord St Framingham, MA 508-875-7086		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
54.	Southboro Boarding Kennels 47 Oregon Rd Southborough, MA 508-485-5136	20 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
55.	Stadtwald Kennels 55 Old Elm St Mansfield, MA 508-339-2900		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
56.	Sutter Creek Kennel 114 N Worcester St Norton, MA 508-222-4752		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
57.	Tee Emm's Kennels 202 Tyler St Methuen, MA 978-683-5795	23 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
58.	The Perfect Pet 24-B Main St N North Reading, MA 978-664-1597	12 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
59.	The Red Dog Inn 590 Elm St Mansfield, MA 508-339-5912	52 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
60.	Toureen Pet Resort & Spa 380 Pleasant St Watertown, MA 617-923-3800	48 ratings	Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
61.	Ven-Elger Pet Care Center 855 Main Rd Westport, MA 508-636-8143		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
62.	Wellesley-Natick Veterinary Hospital 359 Worcester Rd Natick, MA 508-653-3420		Boston Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 30 local kennels. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.

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Kennels in Brookline, MA	Kennels in Canton, MA	Kennels in Chelmsford, MA
Kennels in Cohasset, MA	Kennels in East Bridgewater, MA	Kennels in Everett, MA
Kennels in Framingham, MA	Kennels in Franklin, MA	Kennels in Harvard, MA
Kennels in Jamaica Plain, MA	Kennels in Lakeville, MA	Kennels in Lexington, MA
Kennels in Mansfield, MA	Kennels in Marshfield, MA	Kennels in Methuen, MA
Kennels in Natick, MA	Kennels in Needham, MA	Kennels in North Quincy, MA
Kennels in North Reading, MA	Kennels in Norton, MA	Kennels in Peabody, MA
Kennels in Plainville, MA	Kennels in Reading, MA	Kennels in Rowley, MA
Kennels in Salisbury, MA	Kennels in Southborough, MA	Kennels in Stoneham, MA
Kennels in Stoughton, MA	Kennels in Sudbury, MA	Kennels in Tyngsboro, MA
Kennels in Wakefield, MA	Kennels in Walpole, MA	Kennels in Watertown, MA
Kennels in West Boxford, MA	Kennels in West Roxbury, MA	Kennels in Westborough, MA
Kennels in Westford, MA	Kennels in Westport, MA	Kennels in Woburn, MA
Kennels in Wrentham, MA

Subscriber Comments/Reviews

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

Subscriber from BOSTON, MA wrote about HIGHLAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Needham, MA on 09/13/09: The staff is great and very comfortable with my large dog. The web cams are..........

Subscriber from AUBURNDALE, MA wrote about HIGHLAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Needham, MA on 08/26/09: The best! Staff is amazing and our rather difficult, elderly and almost blind dog has..........

Subscriber from SUDBURY, MA wrote about BEST FRIENDS PET CARE, Sudbury, MA on 07/27/09: Expensive but great care for dogs........

Subscriber from LEXINGTON, MA wrote about ADAMS ANIMAL CLINIC, Woburn, MA on 10/07/07: This is an enthusiastic, conscientous staff that works hard to provide good service and follows..........

Subscriber from CAMBRIDGE, MA wrote about TOUREEN BOARDING KENNELS, Brighton, MA on 09/26/07: Have moved to a new larger kennel in Watertown........

Subscriber from HOLLISTON, MA wrote about LINDA'S DOGGIE PLAYLAND, Westborough, MA on 09/22/07: Dog loves to go there. No worries........

Subscriber from NEEDHAM, MA wrote about HIGHLAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Needham, MA on 09/13/07: Used for cats. Kept changing price before dropping off 2 cats........

Subscriber from NATICK, MA wrote about BEST FRIENDS @ THE PET QUARTERS, Ashland, MA on 09/09/07: Have been using them for more than 10 years. Never had a problem. Great place..........

Subscriber from FRANKLIN, MA wrote about RED DOG INN, Mansfield, MA on 01/04/07: Good, but expensive compared to other kennels.......

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