About Us
Our Story
Welcome to Dogs On the Farm & Cats Too, where pets are part of our family! We are dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for your furry family members. We work hard to understand the unique needs of each pet, and we’re committed to delivering outstanding personalized care and customer service.
In 2002, after many years of teaching special education in Middletown, Karen Leipzig decided to follow her lifelong dream of working with animals. Together with her husband and sons, she founded Dogs On the Farm & Cats Too — a play-and-stay pet resort focused on providing safe, loving fun. At the time of its opening, it was one of the first doggie daycares and play-and-stay pet resorts in the state, setting a new standard for pet care and enrichment.
Country-Style Pet Resort Near Middletown, NJ
We offer play & stay dog boarding, cat boarding, doggie daycare, a variety of dog training options, custom enrichment activities, pet sitting, grooming services, play yard rentals, birthday parties, and more!
As a local family business, we live in the community too, and we understand the need to participate in local events and to support local schools and nonprofits in the Middletown, Atlantic Highlands, Red Bank, Rumson, and Holmdel area. We love helping our local rescues and shelters, and have regular fundraising events to support them.
The Dogs On The Farm Difference
We focus on personalized stays for your pet, whether they’re here for a day or a week. Choosing not only the size of the suite, but also the type and amount of social play and enrichment activities will make your pet’s stay a pawfect fit. Every pet gets plenty of attention and TLC.
Continuing education and close involvement within the pet care industry has helped Dogs On The Farm continue to grow and improve as industry standards change and new technology and research emerges.
Our location on a 5+ acre historic horse farm gives dogs access to very large play areas with great farm scents and a wonderful opportunity to experience being near horses, mini-horses, goats, farm cats, and chickens. Give your dog a taste of country living!
Amazing Staff
Dogs On the Farm pet care staff are trained with an emphasis on dog body language, social behaviors, and pet first aid. But, most importantly, they love dogs and cats and are dedicated to
providing the best care they can.
Unique Location
Located on a 5+ acre historic horse farm, visiting dogs have thousands of square feet to run and play in our huge outdoor play yards and climate controlled indoor play yards with doggie playground features. Glass front suites are modern, comfortable, and clean with a homey feel.
Peace of Mind
Safety is our top priority. We have a modern fire system, secure fencing, and top of the line cleaning technology. Relax knowing your pets are never far from care, with our owners living right on-site.
Personalized Care
Your dog deserves a vacation too! All stays include play time, and we offer a variety of enrichment activity options to personalize your dog’s visit, from farm walks to extra play sessions and doggie ice cream. You can choose the suite, the activities, and the grooming services that will make your dog’s pawfect stay.