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Bark Inn Kennels Welcome to Bark Inn Kennels LLC, now under the loving ownership of Diane Mathieu and family!

🎉🐾 And the winner of our 2025 Bark Inn Halloween Costume Contest is... 🥁🕷️🎃 BOB! 🐶Bob’s costumes (yes, plural that taran...
11/05/2025

🎉🐾 And the winner of our 2025 Bark Inn Halloween Costume Contest is... 🥁

🕷️🎃 BOB! 🐶
Bob’s costumes (yes, plural that tarantula and pumpkin combo!) completely stole our hearts! Creative, hilarious, and oh-so festive way to go, Bob! 👏🎃

You’ve won a free night's stay at Bark Inn Kennels! 🏆🐾

But in true Oprah fashion… we couldn’t stop there!
Because every single one of your pups looked amazing from spooky to silly to downright adorable, we’re giving a little something to everyone.

👉 EVERYONE who entered is getting a free night stay for one dog!
That’s right…
You get a free night! You get a free night! YOU ALL get a free night! 🎁🐕

We’re beyond thankful for all of you for sharing your creativity, love, and laughter with us this Halloween. You made our contest and our hearts so full. 💛

Stay tuned for more fun contests, wag-worthy prizes, and of course, plenty of treats, no tricks! 😉

With love and happy tails,
The Bark Inn Kennels Team 🐾🧡

🎃👻 It’s Time to Vote! 👻🎃We had so many amazing entries in our Halloween Costume Contest, from spooky to silly and everyt...
11/02/2025

🎃👻 It’s Time to Vote! 👻🎃

We had so many amazing entries in our Halloween Costume Contest, from spooky to silly and everything in between! 🐾🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Now it’s your turn to help us pick a winner! Cast your vote by “liking” your favorite costume photo and leave everyone plenty of love in the comments below. 💬👍

Here are this year’s contestants:
🐌 Juniper as Gary the Snail
👑 Ari as the Prom Queen
🕷️ Bob as a Tarantula and also as a 🎃 Pumpkin!
🐅 Brodie, Adelia, and Family as Tiger King
🍪 Kilo the Treat Coordinator
🧜‍♀️ Lily the Mermaid Water“Lily”
🐄 Mayvis as a Cow
🏴‍☠️ Junie the Pirate
🦖 Ditto the Tyrannosaurus Rex
👨‍🍳🐭 Remy as Remy from Ratatouille

Voting is open until Tuesday, and it closes at the same time the polls do, so make sure your vote counts everywhere! 🗳️🐾

The costume with the most likes will win a free night’s stay for one lucky pup! 🏆🐶

Let’s see which costume steals the show. May the best-dressed dog win! 🎭✨

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to our November pups! 🐾🎉We’re feeling extra thankful this month, not just for our wonderful customers,...
11/01/2025

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to our November pups! 🐾🎉

We’re feeling extra thankful this month, not just for our wonderful customers, but for all these amazing dogs celebrating another year around the sun! ☀️❤️

To all our November birthday boys and girls, we hope your tails are wagging, your treats are tasty, and your naps are extra cozy. You make every day brighter here at Bark Inn Kennels, and we’re so grateful to be part of your pack! 🐶🎂🎈

🥳 Please join us in wishing these amazing pups the happiest of birthdays, filled with love, treats, and tail wags:

Anna B. 2 years
Prescott B. 5 years old
Renner B. 2 years old
Charlotte C. 12 years old
Kaya C. 8 years old
Thunder C. 10 years old
Belle D. 13 years old
Leroy D. 8 years old
Angus F. 5 years old
Chloe F. 4 years old
Dula F. 5 years old
Quincy F. 3 years old
Echo G. 13 years old
Mocha G. 7 years old
Rocky G. 7 years old
Jordy H. 3 years old
Kilo H. 3 years old
Lily H. 3 years old
Chica J. 12 years old
Choco J. 12 years old
Kirby J. 9 years old
Teddy J. 2 years old
Champ K. 14 years old
Sorcha K. 2 years old
Tux L. 4 years old
Bailey M. 1 year old
Bane M. 9 years old
Murphy M. 3 years old
Rugsby Roo N. 5 years old
Chewie O. 13 years old
Liam O. 9 years old
Ares R. 3 years old
Harley S. 6 years old
Axle T. 4 years old
Persephone W. 4 years old
Rudy W. 6 years old
Tank Z. 1 year old

🎈 Happiest of birthdays to each of you, we’re so lucky to celebrate your special day! 💕🐶 Drop a 🎉 or a 🦴 in the comments to help us wish them all a very Happy Birthday!

🎃👻 We hope everyone had a safe & Happy Howl-O-Ween! 👻🎃We loved seeing all the spooky, silly, and pawsitively adorable co...
11/01/2025

🎃👻 We hope everyone had a safe & Happy Howl-O-Ween! 👻🎃

We loved seeing all the spooky, silly, and pawsitively adorable costumes this year! 🐾🦇 If you haven’t sent in your entry yet, there’s still a little time left, but hurry! 📩 Entries close today at 6 pm!

Send us your pup’s costume photo (new or from past Halloweens) along with their name and what they’re dressed as via Facebook Messenger dm.

On Sunday, November 2nd, we’ll post all the entries for everyone to vote on their favorites! 🏆

🎁 The winning pup will receive a free night’s stay at Bark Inn Kennels, no tricks, just treats! 🍬🐶

To schedule a tour or book a stay, call or text Diane at (860) 684-7436. She’s haunting the phones daily from 8:00–10:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM.

🎃👻 Calling All Bark Inn Pups! 👻🎃We know this is a last-minute idea (sorry about that! 🙈), but we just couldn’t let Hallo...
10/31/2025

🎃👻 Calling All Bark Inn Pups! 👻🎃

We know this is a last-minute idea (sorry about that! 🙈), but we just couldn’t let Halloween pass without a little howl-o-ween fun! 🐾🕸️
We’d love to see your pups dressed up in their spookiest, silliest, or most fang-tastic costumes, even if the pictures are from previous years! 🦴🦇

📸 Submit your photos by sending us a direct message right here on Facebook Messenger!
Please send us: 🧡 Your dog’s name 🧡 What they’re dressed as

On Sunday, November 2nd, we’ll share all the photos for a costume contest where you get to vote for your favorites! 🏆

🎁 The pup with the most votes will win a free night’s stay at Bark Inn Kennels, no tricks, just treats! 🍬🐕

Thanks for joining in the spooky spirit with us (even on short notice)! We can’t wait to see all your fur-rightfully adorable costumes! 👻🐾

To schedule a tour or book a stay, call or text Diane at (860) 684-7436. She’s haunting the phones daily from 8:00–10:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM.

🎃👻 Calling All Bark Inn Pups! 👻🎃We know this is a last-minute idea (sorry about that! 🙈), but we just couldn’t let Hallo...
10/28/2025

🎃👻 Calling All Bark Inn Pups! 👻🎃

We know this is a last-minute idea (sorry about that! 🙈), but we just couldn’t let Halloween pass without a little howl-o-ween fun! 🐾🕸️

We’d love to see your pups dressed up in their spookiest, silliest, or most fang-tastic costumes, even if the pictures are from previous years! 🦴🦇

📸 Submit your photos by sending us a direct message right here on Facebook Messenger!
Please send us:
🧡 Your dog’s name
🧡 What they’re dressed as

On Sunday, November 2nd, we’ll share all the photos for a costume contest where you get to vote for your favorites! 🏆

🎁 The pup with the most votes will win a free night’s stay at Bark Inn Kennels, no tricks, just treats! 🍬🐕

Thanks for joining in the spooky spirit with us (even on short notice)! We can’t wait to see all your fur-rightfully adorable costumes! 👻🐾

To schedule a tour or book a stay, call or text Diane at (860) 684-7436. She’s haunting the phones daily from 8:00–10:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM.

👻🎃 Bark Inn Kennels’ Top 10 Spooky Dog Names! 🎃👻It’s that time of year when the moon is full, the air is crisp, and our ...
10/21/2025

👻🎃 Bark Inn Kennels’ Top 10 Spooky Dog Names! 🎃👻

It’s that time of year when the moon is full, the air is crisp, and our pups start getting a little mysterious! 🐺🍂

Here are our picks for the Top 10 Spookiest, Most Halloween-Approved Dog Names from our guest list, the ones that sound like they could haunt your heart (in the best way):

🕸️ 1. Raven – Dark and mysterious, straight out of a gothic tale.
🌒 2. Nyx – Greek goddess of the night — beautiful and powerful.
😈 3. Bane – Your loyal protector with a villainous twist.
🕯️ 4. Persephone – Elegant queen of the underworld.
🔥 5. Ash – Cool, calm, and smoldering with spooky charm.
🎭 6. Loki – Trickster spirit in canine form.
🌫️ 7. Echo – A name that haunts in the sweetest way.
👻 8. Casper – The friendliest ghost in the kennel!
🌧️ 9. Rayne – Mysterious and moody, like a stormy October night.
🖤 10. Shadow (Honorable mention: Jet / Jett) – Stealthy, sleek, and oh-so-Halloween.

🕷️ Did we miss your pup’s spooky name on our list? Tell us in the comments, and let us know why their name deserves a spot! 🐾🎃

🦇 Ready to join our pack of spooky (but sweet) pups? We’d love to meet you and your furry little monster! 🐾 To schedule a tour or book a stay, call or text Diane at (860) 684-7436. She’s haunting the phones daily from 8:00–10:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM.

🎃 No tricks here, just treats, tail wags, and happy howls! 👻

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to Our October Pups! 🐾🎉We’re celebrating some very special birthdays this month! 🥳 Please join us in w...
10/01/2025

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to Our October Pups! 🐾🎉

We’re celebrating some very special birthdays this month! 🥳 Please join us in wishing these amazing pups the happiest of birthdays filled with love, treats, and tail wags:

🎂 Bentley A 3 years old

🎂 Kaspar B 6 years old

🎂 Romeo B 10 years old

🎂 Nora C 7 years old

🎂 Rusty C 2 years old

🎂 Horace D 3 years old

🎂 Justis D 3 years old

🎂 Max G 5 years old

🎂 Zip G 2 years old

🎂 Cal K 5 years old

🎂 Dora L 4 years old

🎂 James L 4 years old

🎂 Palmer L 8 years old

🎂 Rango L 4 years old

🎂 Titan L 4 years old

🎂 Denver M 5 years old

🎂 Jack M 13 years old

🎂 Charlie O 6 years old

🎂 Emma P 14 years old
 
🎂 Dug P 5 years old
 
🎂 Pickle P 3 years old

🎂 Daisy R 15 years old

🎂 Dug S 5 years old
 
🎂 Max S 3 years old
 
🎂 Wilma S 8 years old
 
🎂 Lucy T 3 years old
 
🎂 Charlotte V 9 years old
 
🎂 Gus W 4 years old
 
🎂 Maggie Mae W 10 years old
 
🎂 Tiberius W 10 years old
 
🎂 Enzo Z 8 years old

🎈 Happiest of birthdays to each of you we’re so lucky to celebrate your special day! 💕🐶

🌟🐾 We are beyond grateful for this AMAZING 5-star review! 🐾🌟Kayla recently trusted us with her sweet 7-month-old pup, Ju...
09/27/2025

🌟🐾 We are beyond grateful for this AMAZING 5-star review! 🐾🌟

Kayla recently trusted us with her sweet 7-month-old pup, Junie, and shared the kindest words about her experience at Bark Inn Kennels. From daily updates and pictures to playtime with her sister’s puppy, we’re so happy we could give her peace of mind while she was away. 💛🐶

Hearing that we’ve made such a positive difference for both pups and their families is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you, Kayla, for your trust and recommendation—it means the world to us!

👉 Read her full review below and see why we love caring for your four-legged family members.
"Since moving back to the area, I was looking for a nice, trustworthy kennel to board my 7-month-old puppy and came across Bark Inn Kennels online. I boarded my previous dog, who has since passed, at many different boarding facilities and nothing compares to Bark Inn Kennels by far. From the moment I spoke to Diane on the phone, I have had nothing but a positive experience. She was so kind and offered for me to tour the facility before our boarding reservation. The kennel is very clean and has a beautiful fenced in area for the dogs to run around and play. Everything is included in the price; kennel, bed, play time, daily pictures/updated, etc. which is hard to come by these days. Diane sent daily updates and AMAZING pictures of my dog. Diane really cares about the dogs she is watching. She allowed me to enjoy my vacation since I didn’t have to worry about my dog. She even allowed my sister’s and my puppy to have playtime together in the fenced in area which was super sweet of her to accommodate. Highly recommend this kennel and I never want to send my puppy anywhere else. Thank you so much to Diane and her team for the amazing care of my Junie!"

We’d love to meet you and your pup! To schedule a tour or book a stay, just call or text Diane at (860) 684-7436. She’s available every day from 8:00–10:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM.

🐕✨ At Bark Inn Kennels, every pup is treated like family, with lots of love, playtime, and care.

✨ Important Update ✨ We apologize for the short notice, but we’ll be taking a short break to recharge and give our facil...
09/26/2025

✨ Important Update ✨
We apologize for the short notice, but we’ll be taking a short break to recharge and give our facilities a thorough deep clean 🧼🐾

📅 Closed: October 4th – 11th
📅 Reopening: October 12th

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We can’t wait to welcome your pups back to a fresh, clean, and happy space! 💛🐶

If you’re seeking boarding during this time, we recommend Hidden Acres Kennel, give them a call at (860) 871-9272.

To inquire about tours or make a reservation, please contact Diane at (860) 684-7436 via phone or text. Office hours are Monday through Sunday, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM and 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

🎉🐾 Congratulations to our WEEKEND FUN CHALLENGE WINNER 🐾🎉With a guess of 55 Labradors, Karyn Sweitzer came the closest! ...
09/15/2025

🎉🐾 Congratulations to our WEEKEND FUN CHALLENGE WINNER 🐾🎉

With a guess of 55 Labradors, Karyn Sweitzer came the closest! 👏

Since March 2023, we’ve had the joy of welcoming 77 amazing Labradors through our doors and into our hearts. 💕🐶

A huge thank you to all of our wonderful families for trusting us with your pups—it’s truly our honor! 🐾💛

Want to book a stay or come sniff around on a tour? Call or text Diane at (860) 684-7436! She’s available every day between 8:00–10:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM.

🐾 Weekend Fun Alert! 🐾Think you know your dog breeds? 🐶 Put your guess to the test! We’re giving away 1 FREE night stay...
09/12/2025

🐾 Weekend Fun Alert! 🐾

Think you know your dog breeds? 🐶 Put your guess to the test! We’re giving away 1 FREE night stay 🏨 to the person who can guess the most popular breed we see at the kennel AND get the closest number (without going over)! 🐕💙
✨ How to Play: 1️⃣ Drop your guess in the comments 👇 2️⃣ Make sure you’re following our page ✅
📢 The winner will be announced on Monday night! 🥳 Good luck and happy guessing!

Address

183 Wales Road
Stafford Springs, CT
06076

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Friday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm

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