Our History
The property at 880 Ohio Street is very unique in that there has been a dog kennel on the property since the early 1900's. The house and business have had five owners since it was built in 1902. The Bean's owned the property first for approximately 25 years and used it for both farming as well as a pheasant farm with hunting dogs.
The Sloats then bought it, running a boarding kennel for another 25 years. The Dragons bought it from the Sloats, and eventually tore down the old kennel and built a new 32 room indoor/outdoor facility in the late 60's and early 70's. The Millar's bought the property in 1973.
Since 1973 many changes in the pet care industry have happened and Carden Kennels has grown with those changes. The grooming room and second story Cuddle Care were added in the early 80's, followed by the office in the mid 80's. In the 2000's the existing buildings were enclosed, atriums on either side and the daycare building was added. In 2006 the two story training center was built. In 2010 we added three additional outdoor play areas.
In 2010 after providing 37 years of quality pet care and jobs for the residents of the greater Bangor area, the Millar's sold the business to Jeff and Janet.
Jeff and Janet are lifetime residents of Maine, they both grew-up in Orrington. Jeff is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and is currently working in Brazil when he is not working at the Kennel. Janet brings almost 20 years of management experience to the facility. We're looking forward to many years and many memories at Carden.
The property at 880 Ohio Street is very unique in that there has been a dog kennel on the property since the early 1900's. The house and business have had five owners since it was built in 1902. The Bean's owned the property first for approximately 25 years and used it for both farming as well as a pheasant farm with hunting dogs.
The Sloats then bought it, running a boarding kennel for another 25 years. The Dragons bought it from the Sloats, and eventually tore down the old kennel and built a new 32 room indoor/outdoor facility in the late 60's and early 70's. The Millar's bought the property in 1973.
Since 1973 many changes in the pet care industry have happened and Carden Kennels has grown with those changes. The grooming room and second story Cuddle Care were added in the early 80's, followed by the office in the mid 80's. In the 2000's the existing buildings were enclosed, atriums on either side and the daycare building was added. In 2006 the two story training center was built. In 2010 we added three additional outdoor play areas.
In 2010 after providing 37 years of quality pet care and jobs for the residents of the greater Bangor area, the Millar's sold the business to Jeff and Janet.
Jeff and Janet are lifetime residents of Maine, they both grew-up in Orrington. Jeff is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and is currently working in Brazil when he is not working at the Kennel. Janet brings almost 20 years of management experience to the facility. We're looking forward to many years and many memories at Carden.
Carden Kennels Country Club for Pets Mission Statement:
To provide quality pet care in a secure and loving environment.
To maintain a clean and safe facility to ensure a healthy environment.
To train and educate people in safe and caring animal handling.
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