Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Pet's Home Away From Home in Maryland's Eastern Shore
Dandyland Pet Care Center has been a trusted name in pet care since 2007, founded by the Kates family on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Our facility, inspired by our beloved Dalmatian Dandy, provides a secure and loving environment for pets when owners are away. We prioritize personalized attention, offering 24/7 monitoring through ADT security and on-site supervision by owner Ginny Kates. Our services cater to dogs, cats, and small animals, with amenities including full-height runs, private cat rooms, and customized playtime. We maintain rigorous health standards, requiring up-to-date vaccinations and parasite-free conditions for all guests.Our open-door policy allows prospective clients to tour the facility and discuss their pets' specific needs. With over 15 years of combined experience, the Kates family has built a reputation for compassionate care, evidenced by numerous testimonials highlighting our staff's dedication and the comfort pets experience during their stays. We continually invest in staff training to maintain high standards of animal welfare and safety. Our commitment to transparency includes clear pricing structures and detailed policy documentation, ensuring owners have complete confidence in our services.
Services
Pet Boarding
Doggie Daycare
Pet Grooming
DIY Dog Wash
Vaccination Verification
Flea Treatment
Nail Clipping
Ear Cleaning
Anal Gland Expression
Pet Accommodation
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Family-owned pet care since 2007 with personalized attention
- 24/7 facility monitoring by ADT security for pet safety
- Offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and DIY dog wash services
- Experienced staff providing individualized care for pets
- Flexible add-on services including nature walks and playtime
What people say
Incredible service
Friendly staff
Safe environment
Loved like family
Peace of mind
Services
Pet Boarding
Our boarding service provides secure, comfortable stays for pets with full-height indoor-outdoor runs for dogs and private cat rooms with kitty condos. Each dog receives two daily business walks, while cats enjoy dedicated spaces. Owners may bring personal items for familiarity, with optional add-on services like nature walks and tuck-in sessions enhancing the experience.
Doggie Daycare
This service offers supervised social interaction for dogs through group play sessions with our staff and resident dogs. Available for single or multiple days, it includes structured playtimes and safety assessments to ensure appropriate groupings. The facility accommodates all breeds and sizes while maintaining strict safety protocols to prevent aggressive interactions during daily 12-hour operating windows.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services include bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression with pricing based on pet size. Additional options like flea baths, teeth brushing, and furminating enhance the experience. While temporarily unavailable due to staffing changes, the service historically provided customized care with experienced groomers handling specific coat types and temperament requirements.
DIY Dog Wash
This self-service option provides pet owners with professional-grade washing facilities including shampoo, towels, and drying equipment. Available during regular business hours for $15 per session, it offers convenience for owners seeking to maintain their pets' hygiene without full grooming services while accessing staff support for any procedural questions.
Vaccination Compliance
We enforce strict vaccination requirements for all guests, mandating current rabies, bordetella, and distemper vaccines for dogs with documentation. Cats require rabies and distemper vaccines, with leukemia vaccination recommended for outdoor felines. Pre-arrival health checks ensure parasite-free environments, with mandatory treatment protocols in place to maintain facility-wide health standards.
People
Ginny Kates
Co-Owner & Operator
Ginny Kates co-owns Dandyland Pet Care Center, providing 24/7 on-site supervision. With over 15 years in pet care, she ensures every animal receives personalized attention and a secure environment.
Margie Kates
Co-Owner & Former Groomer
Margie Kates, co-owner and former groomer, brings extensive pet grooming expertise to Dandyland. Her dedication to animal comfort shaped the center's grooming services before relocating to Iowa.
Questions
What pet services do you offer?
We provide boarding, daycare, grooming, and DIY dog wash services for dogs, cats, and small animals with customized care options.
Are vaccinations required for pets?
Yes, all pets must have current rabies, bordetella, and distemper vaccines with documentation provided before services commence.
What are your check-in hours?
Check-in is available daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with late drop-offs charged at half-day rates.
Do you care for small animals besides cats and dogs?
Yes, we board ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small animals with owner-provided housing accommodations.
Is 24/7 monitoring available?
The facility maintains 24/7 ADT security monitoring, though staff supervision follows standard operating hours.
