My 2 dogs were there the week of July 14, 2025 but only 1 of my dogs was returned to me alive. The kennel owner called us while we were on vacation to inform us that our perfectly healthy 4 year old dog suddenly died overnight. It was hot out & it is believed that he died of heat stroke from lack of water. Cameras are not available (how convenient) but we have done our research & continue to do so on the operations there.
My dogs are used to the outside climate as we live on land where they run freely all the time, heat is not an issue unless they do not have access to water! I have proof my dog did not have access to water when he died. Bottom line, they killed my dog & I am not letting it go. Do not take your pets there!! I’ve attached a picture of my dog 2 days prior to him entering the kennel… he was fine & healthy. My biggest regret is that I took him there!! ??
They lie when they say our dogs get fed 3x a day. do not ever come here. A worker talked to me and said the owner gets mad when she feeds the dogs more than once a day. Abusive and a disgrace, I hope they get what they deserve in the future and a lawsuit. You don’t deserve to handle pets
We love it here! The staff is wonderful, always professional and loving to our dog. Our pup is always happy to be dropped off, never timid or scared. The staff always accommodates our request even on short notice! Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Also super CLEAN!!!
Have been taking my dogs there for over 30 years. They do a great job and pay attention to my dogs. Always let me know if there were any issues. I moved further away but still make the 45 minute drive because I know my dogs are well taken care of.
This place is run so well. It is clean, everyone is friendly and always take great care of my dogs. They call immediately if they think anything is a little off about my dogs and the groom shop does an excellent job as well. I feel completely at ease leaving my dogs in their care when I am gone.
We have been using Locust Run for well over three years and every time I drop my pup off he is so excited to be there. The staff are incredible, they call my dog by name when we come each time, they always check in about food portions and any additional needs. We utilize the grooming facilities as well which is wonderful after a long stay. Fair pricing and flexible pickup makes this place our favorite! We will continue to use this wonderful kennel!
My 2 dogs were there since 8 am and I called at around 2 to make sure everything was good and they said they would call me when they were done. It gets to 5:30 with no call. I finally call back and they said they had finished a while ago. By the time I got there it was 6 pm and they got home soooo hungry from the incredibly long stay they had there (10 hours). The groom was good for one dog and the other they were not able to do. I understand that my dog was being difficult but a professional place would know how to go about doing the groom. I would definitely NOT GO BACK for their lack of communication and the stress/hunger my dogs were put through.
We have really enjoyed utilizing Locust Run for our boarding and grooming. The price is incredibly reasonable and our dog is always so happy when he comes back and looks well taken care of. The grooming is also very affordable. Sometimes if we know we are going to be gone during the day for a long period of time, we take him to the kennels since we know he's taken care of and safe and won't have to hold it in our home. I'd highly recommend for folks planning a vacation or long weekend away without their pup. Tack on the grooming as well so they smell fresh at pick up!
Overwhelmingly friendly staff that care for you as much as your dog. I’ve been coming here with my German Shepherd for well over two years at least one weekend a month due to work travel and they take care of him every time.
I cannot say enough good things about Locust Run Kennels. Every single person that I have spoke with is so friendly, polite and accommodating. They have taken such good care of my doggo every time I've kept her there!
I have 2 Shihtzus (brothers) who shared an indoor kennel. They seemed very content and happy when we picked them up. Easy drop off and pick up process. I will definitely use the facility again
Our dogs have been going to Locust Run Kennels for the past year. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Our dogs always have a great stay there. I highly recommend trying them out if you are looking for a great kennel at a fair price.
Best place to board your dog in York area. The staff is so friendly, and they treat my dog like she is one of their own. Bertha loves going to the kennel and gets so excited when she sees us packing her bag. They have very clean facilities with big indoor/outdoor runs which is great for our large breed dog. Pricing is very reasonable and great value compared to others in the area we used previously.
Locust run has long hours so it's easy to pickup/drop-off nearly any time or day. Very flexible if plans change and you need to add an extra day or pick up early. They also have grooming on site and will bathe your dog for an extra fee, which is nice after you've been away to have one less thing to do after coming home from a vacation. It's kind of out in the middle of nowhere so it is a bit of a drive however it's worth it to know our pup is having fun at "camp" where she's happy.They even let you walk your pet back so you can help them get settled and walk in to pick them up so you are the first to greet them on your return. I love that they let people come in and out like that, it shows they are confident and comfortable showing their facilities at all times.
We've been bringing our dogs to Locust Run Kennels for quite some time now, and I can't say enough good things about their service. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and genuinely cares for our pets. It's a huge relief knowing they're available year-round, including most holidays, making it convenient for us to plan trips without worrying about our furry family. The care they provide is top-notch, and our dogs are always happy and well-looked after when we pick them up. Highly recommend Locust Run Kennels to any pet owner looking for a reliable and caring kennel!
I have used Locust Run for over 10 years. Owner and staff are so loving and compassionate. They are so good constatantly amaze me! I have never seen a group care so much for the pups. I highly recommend this kennel for anyone seeking a compassionate and loving place for their furry friends!
Visited this facility to get some information about boarding my dog for an upcoming trip. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The grounds are beautiful and the runs looked amazing. They offer grooming too, so I had my dogs nails trimmed. Thank you for a great experience. ?
Boarded my 9 month old GSD at Locust Run Kennels for the first time this weekend. We had an amazing experience. Everyone was so kind and reassured me that he would be taken care of. Will for sure go back on our next vacation.
We have boarded our dogs several times. They are well taken care of. We also get them groomed before picking them up. Makes it much easier to pick them up because they have them waiting at the groomers and this way you don't have to walk all the way back to their kennel to get them. It's worth it to pay extra to have them groomed right before picking them up. The staff is always very polite and caring. I highly recomend d them.
They are the best a d the prices are great. When ever we need our dogs to gt groomed or stay for a few days, they are always available and our fur babies are intact and happy when we pick them up. We choose the indoor boarding option everytime.
Locust run is one of the only reasonably priced kennels left in the area. The staff are genuine. I’ve boarded my dogs many times, and each has been a good experience. I often call to check in on my dog, and they will go at that moment to check in on him.
The only thing I would like to see changed is an option to purchase a walk, or human interaction time or a large outdoor play time.
In all I drive my dog two hours to this location, will continue to do so.
Thanks for taking care of my pets!
We boarded our 4.5 year old heeler/pointer mix for the first time for a week! She has a lot of anxiety and I was so nervous about boarding her.
The team at Locust Run kept her safe, allowing me to check in via phone call/text throughout our vacation. When I came to pick our girl up, she was very happy to see me and healthy as could be! We were very surprised that she was even eating while we were away!
Thank you ALL for the extra care and attention that you gave to our sweet Pepper. She will be coming back! <3
We had to board our cat for a week. The space is huge for her n the staff is great. The price is right. We used to board our dogs there when they were alive n the runs are great size for any dogs. They are well kept n clean. Would recommend to anybody.
Locust Run Kennels is a very nice place to board your dog. They are very friendly and caring people. They are very affordable and treat your animals like they were their own. We used them many times over many years and always happy with our experiences there.
WONDERFUL place!! HIGHLY recommend. We were in town for a family event and boarded our two shepherds there. The price was not only incredible (less than half of what we pay back home for much smaller accommodations), but the facilities were impeccably clean and the dogs get ample space in each unit. Walking into the building where the dogs are you wouldn’t even know there are animals in there by smell, that’s how clean it’s kept. They didn’t have any air conditioned units available for our booked dates, but they have fans running and it stays comfortably cool. The dogs were able to stay together in the same suite, and we were 110% satisfied with the standard of care. They even encouraged us to be the ones to both bring them back to their unit as well as pick them up; completely transparent about letting customers see their facilities and I see why - the place is amazing. Just thrilled!! I wish we didn’t live eight hours away or this would be our regular place. Will DEFINITELY be back!!
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