A golden retriever waiting on the lane at Phil-Mar Pet Estate, blossoming pear trees lining the drive under a Finger Lakes sunset

Rushville, New York · Boarding & Grooming

Where your dog
goes on vacation.

A family-run countryside retreat in the Finger Lakes — acres of open meadow, gentle hands, and the kind of care that has kept tails wagging for almost forty years.

4.9 · 36 Google reviews Family-operated since 1986

Our story

Nearly four decades of treating pets like family.

For almost forty years, the Phil-Mar family has welcomed customers and their dogs onto this hilltop in Rushville. What started as a small kennel has grown into a true pet estate — but the promise has never changed: your dog is family while they're here.

We offer boarding and grooming alongside open space for exercise and free time, so guests come home happy, healthy, and a little tired out. Many of our families have been with us for decades — and their dogs still can't get out of the car fast enough.

Est.
1986

Owned and run by the Phil-Mar family.
Come see why dogs love it here →

The Phil-Mar Pet Estate building with its blue front door at dusk
A row of trees on the property glowing under a pink and lavender sunset

What we offer

Everything your dog needs
to feel right at home.

Two boarding guests playing together in the grassy yard

Boarding

Comfortable, supervised overnight stays with plenty of room to roam. Open-ended reservations welcome — we'll send updates while you're away, whether it's a weekend or a few weeks.

  • Cozy indoor space, all-day outdoor time
  • Flexible, open-ended stays
  • Updates while you travel
A freshly bathed golden retriever wrapped in a towel turban after grooming

Grooming & spa

Baths, brush-outs, and full grooms that send your dog home looking — and smelling — amazing. Gentle, patient, and done with the same care we'd give our own.

  • Bathing, blow-dry & brush-outs
  • Full breed grooms & tidy-ups
  • Calm, no-rush handling
An Australian shepherd trotting across the open exercise yard

Open-space play

Acres of fenced, grassy yard mean real exercise and real free time — not a concrete run. Room to stretch their legs, sniff around, and just be a dog.

  • Fenced grass yards
  • Daily exercise & play
  • Country air & open views

The estate

A few acres of countryside,
all for the dogs.

Set on a quiet hilltop outside Canandaigua, the property gives every guest room to run, rest, and watch a Finger Lakes sunset.

Loved by local families

4.9 stars, and decades
of loyal dogs.

4.9 36 reviews on Google

“We've been using Phil-Mar to board and groom our dogs for 25 years. Recently they went above and beyond to care for our lab who was suffering from pancreatitis — they took her to the vet and saved her life, then cared for her after.”

Maria HudsonGoogle review

“Fabulous hospitality for my dog Lucky while I was recovering from surgery. They gave good care and sent updates. I think Lucky thought he was on vacation! Well worth it for my peace of mind.”

shelley bLocal Guide

“Nothing but great experiences. When I bring my frenchies for boarding, they can't get out of the car and to the door fast enough. A great family- run business that treats pets like they are family too!”

Brie CrooksLocal Guide

“I've been taking our German Shepherd to Phil-Mar for grooming and boarding for several years. Family operated, reasonably priced, and everyone has been great with him.”

WandaLocal Guide · 107 reviews

“I boarded my dog there for 4 days and they took wonderful care of him. I got him back and he looked just as healthy and happy as when I left him. Highly recommend all of their services. AAA+++”

Alan MaxsonGoogle review

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Plan a visit

Let's get your dog
on the calendar.

Reach out to check availability for boarding or to schedule a groom. We'll get right back to you.

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515 Bagley Road
Rushville, NY 14544

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