Good days for pets.
Peace of mind for their people.
A place that feels a little like camp - big play days, cozy overnight stays, better manners & happy tails.
Dog Training, Dog Daycare & Day School, Dog & Cat Boarding, and Dog & Cat Grooming in Mercer, Maine.
There’s more than one way to Play & Stay.
Whether they’re here to learn, play, stay, or leave looking a little fresher than they arrived, we’re happy to have them.
Balanced Dog Training
Better manners.
More life together.
Dog + Cat Boarding
Cozy stays.
Thoughtful care.
Dog Daycare
Big play days with
a little purpose.
Dog + Cat Grooming
Fresh coats.
Happy tails.
A little more than your average pet retreat.
Hands-on experience in veterinary care, dog training, grooming, breeding, and pet safety means thoughtful care from a knowledgeable team.
Experienced Care
Every member of our team is Pet CPR & First Aid certified, so safety and preparedness are part of the care we provide every day.
Thoughtfully Managed Daycare
Temperament evaluations, carefully matched play groups, structured activities, breaks, and rest help create safer, more successful daycare days.
Pet CPR + First Aid Certified
Training, daycare, Day School, boarding, grooming, and individualized care — all with one familiar team that gets to know your pet.
More Under One Roof
Tell us about your pet.
The little things matter here.
What do they love? What makes them nervous? What’s their routine? Do they have medications, dietary needs, favorite comforts, or anything else we should know?
You know your pet best. The more you share with us, the better we can plan their care.
And while they’re here, we’ll keep you in the loop with photos, updates, and anything we think you should know.
A daycare day worth looking forward to.
There’s plenty of fun around here, but our daycare isn’t an all-day free-for-all.
Great socialization is about more than simply being around other dogs. Our team guides the group, pays attention to how dogs communicate, and balances play with activities, structure, breaks, and rest.
EVERY DOG IS AN INDIVIDUAL
Large breed? Intact male? You’re not automatically ruled out. We evaluate the dog in front of us rather than making daycare decisions based on size, breed, or intact status alone.
People who know pets. People who care.
Behind all the fun is a team with hands-on experience in veterinary care, dog training, grooming, breeding, pet safety, and caring for animals with all kinds of personalities and needs.
That experience helps us ask better questions, notice the little things, and make thoughtful decisions about the pets in our care.
We listen. We pay attention. We communicate. And we care.
Kind words from our Play & Stay families.
★★★★★
“Our dog Mílo had a lovely stay. We received updates throughout her stay letting us know how she was doing, which gave us such relief while we were away. We’ll most definitely be back!”
— Sarah H.
★★★★★
“Love this place, and most importantly so does my pup! She loves daycare and did great boarding too. I travel 50 minutes one way to bring her here because they do a wonderful job and are really caring.”
— Jackie V.
★★★★★
“They take such good care of my dogs and do a wonderful job grooming them. The training classes were a miracle! I can take all of my well-behaved babies in public now. I would give 10 stars if I could!”
— Shelly H.
Good days start here.
Not sure where to start?
That’s okay. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you call.
Tell us about your pet. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and help you figure out a good next step.