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Pet Wants Newton is a local, small-batch, fresh pet food business. We also have a fantastic line of chews, Spaw products and supplement options.

We deliver the freshest high-quality pet food to your door...as well as treats your dog and cat will love!

27/04/2025

First event of the year!! Let’s go!!!
Jr's Paws For a Cause Annual 5k

25/04/2025

If you are operating a dog care business out of your home, whether on your own, or under a web-based app such as Rover, not only do you need a kennel license (and usually a business permit), but you are also required to adhere to some of the same regulations as commercial dog care facilities.

In a conversation with one of our kennel owners, we learned that two of their clients cancelled their reservations this week, adamant that they had no interest in licensing their dogs ‘just so that they can board them’.

The kennel owner correctly advised the party that annual dog licensing has been a requirement under Massachusetts Law for decades. Producing copies of dog licenses to dog care providers, is just a new measure under Ollie’s Law.

One of the parties who cancelled their reservation, contacted the kennel owner a few days later, boasting that they found a Rover provider, who did not require the dog be licensed (nor did they even ask the client if the dog had a current rabies vaccine!)

Sadly, the client didn't ask the Rover provider if THEY had a kennel license to legally KEEP their dog!

Web-based dog care service providers, such as Rover, are NOT exempt from state and local laws. Rover advises their users of such.

🐕Dog licenses are required annually, under MA state law.
🐕Rabies vaccines are required for all cats and dogs, MA (over the age of six months), under MA state law.
🐕Kennel licenses are required in order to operate a dog care service out of one’s home, under MA state law.
🐕Business permits, licenses and zoning approval to run such pet services may vary in cities and towns, but some form of documented authorization of a home-based business, is usually required. It certainly is here in Dedham!

If you are using or operating a pet care service out of a home, whether with someone who is operating independently or operating under a web-based app such as Rover, please see to it that you/they are operating lawfully, both at the local and state levels.
There are penalties for unlawful operations.

And pet owners, if a pet service provider is not able to produce a kennel license, and/or does not require proof of a current dog license and/or a valid rabies vaccine, for your pet, then that provider is not operating their service lawfully.

If a cease and desist is to occur while your pet is being boarded, you may have to cut your vacation short, to return home to pick up your pet. Don't be in a hurry to board your pet without doing your homework.

All of these laws are in place to protect pets, pet owners – and lawful caretakers of pets. Massachusetts is a leader in animal protection legislation. And WE are equally vested in ensuring that same protection here in Dedham and Westwood.

We appreciate that our local dog daycare/boarding facilities report these things to us.

{Photo: A Dedham resident dog, proudly displaying its rabies and license tags}

22/04/2025

Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate not just our planet, but the animals that inhabit it too.

17/04/2025

Got ahold of your pup's calendar! Think he'll mind if we share?! Looks like today is going to be a ruff one. 😴

10/04/2025

Looking for ways to celebrate your furry friends this National Pet Day? We have a few suggestion we think they'll love...😉

08/04/2025

Who are we kidding? We wouldn't have it any other way! 🧡🧡🧡

03/04/2025

Treats so good, they're pur-worthy! Keep your feline feeling energetic and fur-ocious with nutrient-rich treats we know they'll love. 🐈

01/04/2025

What better way to show them your love than free treats? 🐶 (Remember, every treat is free when your human picks up the tab! 🤫)

27/03/2025

Spring means you're heading to the dog park soon! Save this post and make sure all your boxes are ticked before heading out 🐕

25/03/2025

Your dog this morning

24/03/2025

Spring Sale Alert! 🌸
Enjoy 10% off your order this week only with code SPRING25

Offer valid through 3/30/25

20/03/2025

Spring cleaning shouldn't just mean donating your old shoes! Protect your pet to keep them healthy and happy 💚

19/03/2025

Part of what makes what I do so fulfilling is to be able to truly help my clients bring better nutrition to their pets. It's not just about one-size fits all. Being able to continue my education in nutrition makes me an even better resource for how to make your particular pet healthier and how to meet it's individual needs. This is something I work hard to provide and that can be very challenging to find at a big box or online pet store. It's what makes what I do special.
This is just the first course in my master certification program and I'm so excited to move on to the next. Please remember, I am always here to help, I don't charge my clients for my consult and I work hard to further my education so that you can trust that my advice comes from a place of study and is given with the intention to make your life with your pet a longer, healthier and happier one.

18/03/2025

Add these to your pet's rotation.. and thank us later!

17/03/2025

☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Today we're celebrating Irish pet breeds - and there are a TON of dogs with roots on the Emerald Isle! The most well-known is perhaps the Irish Setter. These are active, fun-loving dogs known for their friendly disposition and beautiful chestnut-colored fur. There's also the Irish Terrier, one of the oldest terrier breeds - an affectionate and tenderhearted canine known for its striking red coat. There's also the Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Wolfhound, Kerry Blue Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, and the Irish Red & White Setter. For cats, the two most notable breeds with Irish roots include the Manx cat and the Cymric, a long-haired version of the Manx. Both of these cat types have very short to entirely absent tails!

Do YOU have an Irish pet? Share a pic, we'd love to see! Make sure to kiss them extra today too! 😘☘️

11/03/2025

Just like your own health, it takes time and consistency! Our food, treats, and chews are made to keep your furry friend around for as long as possible 🫶

06/03/2025

This time of year, your pup may be experiencing some itching and other symptoms- let this be your reminder to test your pet for intolerances 💚

04/03/2025

We're expecting a few upsets this year 😉 Which pup do you want to see take it all?

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