Pawsitively the Best: Celebrating 2024’s Top Pet Boarding and Daycare Facilities

For pet parents, peace of mind is everything, and these top-tier pet care providers in the North deliver just that. In the 2024 TribLIVE Best of the Best Community Choice Awards, readers voted on the best Kennel/Boarding/Doggie Day Care spots in the region, and the results prove that our four-legged friends are in excellent hands.

Gold honors go to The Berkley Creek Pet Retreat – Dog Daycare and Boarding in Mars. Since opening in 2023, Berkley Creek has quickly become a trusted retreat for pets and a second home for dogs of all kinds. With spacious play areas, personalized attention, and heartfelt care, their team has built more than a business. They’ve built a loyal community of tail-wagging guests.

Silver was awarded to Misty Pines Dog Park Co. in Sewickley. Nestled in a wooded retreat, Misty Pines offers a unique blend of professional training, daycare, and off-leash fun. Their expansive grounds and enrichment-focused care make it a destination pets love and owners trust.

Tied for Bronze, both The Dog Stop and Lucky Paws Pet Resort earned high praise for their dedication to high-quality care. Located in Wexford, The Dog Stop is known for its full-service offerings, from daycare and grooming to overnight boarding. Meanwhile, Lucky Paws in Freedom provides a resort-like experience, with spacious suites, attentive staff, and plenty of tail-wagging amenities.

These businesses will care for your pets like family. Winning a TribLIVE Best of the Best Award is a testament to their commitment to safe, fun, and nurturing environments for pets and peace of mind for their humans.

Congratulations to The Berkley Creek Pet Retreat, Misty Pines, The Dog Stop, and Lucky Paws for earning top spots in 2024!

Mark your calendars — nominations for the 2025 Best of the Best Awards open July 20th. Be sure to show your love for the places that care for your pets like you do and all your other local favorites.