Graced Kennel Boarding, Daycare and Training — Local services in Augusta

We LOVE Graced Kennels! We have three dogs and this is the one boarding facility that they all seem to look forward to visiting. Cherish, Jimmy and the rest of the team will go above and beyond what is necessary to make sure that the animals are well taken care of and that I know my dogs are well taken care of. Not to mention how flexible and easy to work with they all are. We were expecting our first baby during Master's Week, but as it goes with babies, we had no idea exactly when the little guy was finally going to make an appearance and we worried about what to do with the pups if we had to make a dash to the hospital unexpectedly. No worries. Cherish allowed us to make reservations for this VERY busy time a few months in advance to make sure there were spots for them and then didn't have a problem when we had to keep adjusting the dates. After the baby arrived, Cherish suggested having friends drop off blankets that the baby had been wrapped in to give to the dogs so that they would be familiar with the new smells and make the transition back home with a new (and unknown) family member easier. She sent me videos of the staff giving the dogs the blankets and kept us updated on their response. I also love the variety of outdoor activities available to the dogs-pools, jolly balls...you name it. I never worry about our trio getting bored or just sitting in a cage with no stimulation. In addition to the boarding facility, Cherish also offers dog training, and our Lab/Pit mix, who has somewhat of a "different" personality went through her Doggie Bootcamp program. It was money well spent! Not only was she able to get a read on his problem behavior, but pointed out ways for my husband and I to be better and more consistent owners and leaders for all of our dogs. She and Jimmy came out to our house and helped identify ways to address problem behaviors that we were specifically seeing at home. She met me at the park several times to also address ways to deal with his behavior in public. She was very honest with us and I appreciated her thoughtfulness and experience. If it weren't for her help, I don't know that we would have been able to keep this dog in our home-and that was a truly devastating scenario for us. She gave me confidence in the knowledge that we were doing the right thing for our dog. Not to mention the fact that she's just a lovely human being in general. The whole team at Graced Kennels...

We have used Graced Kennels for over 5 years. They are wonderful to our dogs. They protect all dogs by insisting all dogs have proof of vaccinations and that kennel cough/bordalla vaccination is done at least 14 Days prior to boarding. I’m very glad they keep such high health standards for all dogs. It only takes one exemption to potentially cause problems for all. They send reminders in their email confirmations if you are going to need to provide proof of revaccinations. This policy can catch pet owners off guard, so if you don’t kennel your dogs often, and if your vet doesn’t send reminders, or if you miss these reminders for some reason, it becomes necessary to write your own reminders for the next year. It will be your luck to have to board your dog the day after the vaccination has expired. And Grace Kennel has to have proof from your vet, which is a wonderful policy. The staff is friendly and kind to my dogs. My dogs are excited to see their kennel care takers when I need to kennel them. I love the option they offer for pet pictures and stories before bedtime. My dogs love the extra care they receive in their nightly cuddles and stories. They always look relaxed in the pictures we receive from Graced staff. Kenneling a dog can be stressful anywhere. A kennel isn’t a home environment, it’s a kennel. Graced Kennel is THE BEST kennel we have ever used, in the 20 years we have had dogs. I have recommended them to friends and will continue to do so. Graced has allowed us to travel knowing our dogs are looked after, pampered, played with and loved on and professionally groomed when we are away. Check them out. Go meet Cherish and Jimmy and their team. From the minute you enter the kennel reception area, you will see what I’m talking about. It’s clean, and there is calming music playing softly. A kennel team member always greets me and my dogs with a warm welcome back. My dogs are happy to see their Graced friends. I highly recommend...

I am blessed enough to be the manager of this amazing facility and hard working staff. I also started a rescue group in 2014 because I have such a strong passion for animals. I couldn't be more blessed to have the opportunity to lead such hard working animal loving people. The animals safety and well being is my first priority. Their mental and physical health is something my staff works hard to maintain. They are each trained in pet health and safety along with handling as well. We take our job seriously and realize the trust you place in us by them your fur kids in our care. I am a tough but fair leader. I am old school with my work ethic and expect professionalism when it comes to our responsibilities. However, I deeply love my GK staff family and would give them the shirt off my back because Graced Kennel is what it is because of our dedicated staff. It's not a job that all can handle but those that can are a unique group of people it's been an honor to know. As far as the animals go, I am a canine trainer as well. I have been taking care of animals for 12 years professionally and it's what I live for. We all become very attached to the animals in our care. We have cried when those that have our lives their time here pass on or when another chapter leads them to travel to other places with their family. We celebrate when your fur kids overcome milestones or add a new fur or human family member to the pack. You see everyone here puts animals before we put ourselves because that is what put us here to do. I spend more time with the animals and staff of Graced kennel than I do with my own family. We work long hours, sometimes in the rain, heat or cold. We walk and eat because we put your animals needs above our own. I am proud of my staff and the dedicated customers that continue to keep Graced kennels going....