About Us

Owned & Operated by the Weiskopf Family

Meet Arlo & Capri Weiskopf

Back in 1983, my mom, Pat Weiskopf, poured her heart into starting this kennel, dreaming of a place where pets could feel right at home while their families were away. She built it from the ground up with old-school dedication, and ever since, our family has been right there pitching in—handling everything from daily walks to those late-night check-ins. Capri and I eventually took over the daily operations, but it’s always been a family affair, with generations of us keeping the gates open and the tails wagging.

We’ve been lucky to earn a real spot in the hearts of our community, with folks who’ve been boarding their furry family members with us for decades now. We never settled for just getting by; we hustled to stand out, adding little touches that make us a cut above the rest and winning over new neighbors along the way. As our customer base grew, we even rolled out a shuttle service to make drop-offs and pickups smoother for everyone. It means the world that families trust us with their precious pets—we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Our Founding & History

The idea for Country Comfort Kennels was born in 1974 when founder, Pat Weiskopf, saw the huge need for safe, affordable, and reliable pet care. She spent the next several years learning all she could about the industry. On March 4, 1983, she opened her first Country Comfort Kennels and Camp for Pets in the Jarrettsville – Madonna MD area. Situated on the family’s 35-acre farmette, it features ponds and a stream for swimming, and nature trails through mowed meadows for hikes. Lots of personal interaction and off-leash fun in the fenced playground and pond yard made the camp program an instant hit with the pets. They love it and make it known by their excitement on subsequent visits. Word of mouth led to an unprecedented demand for “camp” services. Pat’s son Arlo and his wife Capri joined in the family enterprise and are running both locations today.

We take pride in our two convenient locations in MD and PA to serve the demands of Baltimore, York, Harford and Carroll Counties. Country Comfort Kennels offers a variety of services specialized to accommodate you and your pet’s needs and we only hire dog and cat-loving staff so you know your pets will be treated like their own.

Jarrettsville, MD Location

The Jarrettsville facility is located 4 miles north of Jarrettsville or Madonna in Street, MD. See map. We offer air-conditioned / heated accommodations for house pets as well as indoor/outdoor runs for dogs who particularly enjoy the outdoors.

We are situated on 35 acres and offer two fenced-in play yards and two ponds for the enjoyment of our canine campers. Dogs and caretakers alike may enjoy the peacefulness and natural beauty that the property has to offer by partaking in daily nature walks, swimming off-leash in the fenced in pond, or playing in one of the fenced in play grounds.

Our facility has come to serve as a home away from home for many of our “campers”. In just a day or so, most dogs know our routine and are eager to participate.

2104 Mount Horeb Rd. Street, MD 21154

23 Kratz Rd. Shrewsbury, PA 17361

Shrewsbury, PA Location

Our Shrewsbury facility is located on 10+ acres about a one-half mile from Exit 4 on I-83, northwest of downtown Shrewsbury PA. See map.

This is a completely renovated Luxury Pet Boarding & Doggy Daycare resort. All accommodations feature indoor spacious runs with heated floors in winter and air conditioning in summer. All are furnished with a fleece blanket, Kuranda Cot, and fresh water. Some runs have connecting private patios so dogs may go in and out as they like.

Our loving caretakers entertain our guests with fun camp activities.

Testimonials

"My cocker spaniel Abbe and I love country comfort kennels! Abbe is boarded there when I vacation and attends day camp when I have errands to run. She looks forward to going and playing with the other dogs. All of the ladies working there are like a burst of sunshine when you walk through the door. Very welcoming and genuinely friendly. Would rate higher than five stars if I could. Thank you to all the great girls/guys for always taking such great care of Abbe! I would never consider going anywhere else..."

"This is the 7th time we've used Country Comfort Kennels in Jarrettsville. We boarded our two dogs for 9 days and they loved it!!! CCK camp counselors treated our Sugar and Spice as you would like them to be treated. Sugar is 12 and not in the best health. He comes home looking healthy and happy. Spice loves it too so much we have a tough time getting into him into the car."

"I have been boarding my dogs at country comfort for quite a while now. Its such a nice facility, always clean and welcoming. My dogs love it, so much that I have recommended this kennel to my friends and family. I also love that they go above and beyond, sending out gift cards to use, it's a great surprise. Can not say enough kind words about this facility. We have boarded at both Shrewsbury and the Scott Creek locations. I have worked in the veterinary field for over 8 years and also worked in kennels, so I can be picky about the hands I leave my pets in, and this is the only place I will board anymore."