About Us!

At Chrissy's Castle of Critters, our philosophy is simple: animals don't have to be in small cages and miserable when their owners have to be away - there's a much better alternative!

That's where we come in. Chrissy's Castle is made up of dedicated, hard-working animal lovers who truly enjoy what they do. We like nothing better than to play with animals, pet them, take care of them, and see to their happiness when they have to be away from their owners. Although some other facilities may offer features like private rooms and plush couches or beautiful suites, the dog is still alone in a room when all he/she really wants is someone to show them attention! We are not a kennel, and the type of boarding we do is unique for Putnam County, NY. Our dogs are rarely confined to cages during their stay. Instead, it is a fun, "doggie day care" type of atmosphere where the dogs are running around in large areas, playing with toys, playing with other dogs, and having lots of hands on human contact. Who wants to sit in a cage for two weeks?? By keeping our dogs busy and playing with them as well as allowing them to interact with other dogs, the results we achieve are happy dogs because they are having a good time, and, in a way, they are also on vacation, just like their human families. By the end of the day, our guests are tired and sleep very well. Our dogs do not bark all day long because they have no reason to - they are playing and having fun, not bored and miserable and are not being frightened by dogs around them who are constantly barking.

In addition to boarding, we provide other convenient services such as BATHING and GROOMING, where you can drop your dog off in the morning and he/she will be groomed by the end of the day, but is also playing all day. Another service we provide is traditional DOGGIE DAY CARE, where clients can drop their dog off in the morning for a day of fun and play, then pick their dog up in the evening. We also provide TRAINING classes for owners who have problems getting their dog to do what they want them to do and who want to learn more about how to handle their pets better. You can also pick up many pet items such as food, toys, collars, etc. at our on-premises store. Click on the MERCHANDISE button to get a sample of what items we offer.

We do not take aggressive dogs in any of our programs and require that we meet all dogs prior to their stay with us (see the "Forms" section for more info on which forms to download for each service). Every animal staying at our facility must meet the strictest of health requirements, and there are no exceptions to these guidelines which require the submission of proof of vaccinations before staying at our facility. Our goal is to provide a fun, happy, healthy, and most important - SAFE environment for all animals we care for. We are an active member of both Pet Sitters International and The International Association of Canine Professionals. We are fully insured & bonded.