Best of Boston

Call it whatever you want—the Puppy Palace, the Kitty Kastle—no euphemism will ever fool pets into believing a kennel is as good as their own bed (or yours). But when you just can’t bring them along on the family trip to Cabo, this is the next best thing. Indoor and outdoor play spaces, trained staffers, and stimuli aplenty make for boarding that’s almost fun; at-home visits cater to the finicky, moody, or antisocial. Plus, the DogScoop’s handy pickup/drop-off service makes coaxing Cupcake into the car or crate their problem, not yours.