Barton’s Kennels

We have been taking our dogs to Barton’s for 10 years. Ownership has changed hands, but we still find them to be a trustworthy and affordable place to house our dogs while we are on vacation. It’s not the prettiest place, but that’s because their main priorities are about taking care of animals. My dogs come home as clean as when we left them, and always in good health and spirit.
Also, I am proud to be a customer of a business who does so much to help animal rescue organizations.
Thank you for all that you do for animals, and for taking such good care of our dogs for so many years!

I have been a employee here for a year now and take good care of the animals that are boarded here. Bartons is now under new ownership by East Vallet Vet Clinic right down the street. If you ever wanna take your pet to a good vet clinic I would recommend to go there!!!

I’ve been transporting rescue dogs to and from Barton’s for several months now, and I have always seen the animals being treated with respect and kindness, as have I been treated the same. I do not personally know the people who own/​run Barton’s, but what I have observed is compassion towards dogs that are nervous, frightened, old and feeble, who are at an interim stop before they move on to the rescue organization’s foster/​adoptive networks. Without places like Barton’s most of these dogs would never make it out of the high-​kill shelters their uncaring owners dumped them in. Okay, so Barton’s isn’t fancy and it isn’t in the best part of town — it is in an industrial area off a busy street. But it is a safe, affordable way station for dogs that are in need of one, and that carries more weight with me than does a high-​gloss daycare/​boarding facility that charges outrageous prices. Those who run Barton’s are doing a job that no one else wants to do and they work hard at it, putting in long hours — way past closing time caring for the needs of the dogs. For those who would judge it otherwise, and who claim to love dogs and animals so much, perhaps you should walk in a rescue organization’s shoes.

Customer loyalty is priceless, but Barton Kennels is not going to exert much effort or energy to get your loyalty.
They do not appreciate a loyal following and I realize that they lack a certain expertise when I was there waiting over an hour in the heat for someone to open the facility (during business hours). My experience with Susan since she came on has been not that pleasant. So I YOU ALL TO KNOW honestly that this is bare bones facility, the front office stinks of cats urine and has ever since I had been bring my dog. I have had my dogs blankets disappear and I bring them to comfort her while I was away. In fact my dog lost her voice so out of desperation I used this place but no more, I would prefer a professional atmosphere and staff and I found that at a great price CLEAN AND SANITARY dog boarding, just for you BARTON KENNELS… Thanks for NOTHING!!” FYI if they suggest BRANDON FOUCHE (that fool?) run in the other direction, that dummy will harm your dog and he does NOT HAVE CREDENTIALS for dog training, go at your own risk!
the cheap facility for you dog, this is really a rescue stop for the uptight rescuers, I’ve been coming to Barton once a year for 4 years why, it was CHEAP and easy, but since new management wants to be CHEAP AND EASY its gone down to hell NOT TO MENTION your dog is in SUN VALLEY heat no air conditioning so good luck with hot spots when you get your dog OH YEA how freaking dirty, well over it. GOOD LUCK BUST UP KENNELS

Barton’s is awesome, they are great and low cost to rescue groups. All the dogs I have ever taken to them, have always been cared for in the most excellent of conditions. They also have volunteers come in on Saturdays and interact and give enrichment to all the dogs at no charge.

DO NOT TAKE YOUR PETS HERE! THEY LOST DOGS ! As I am driving at 12:30 a.m. on Glenoaks, I notice a loose dog on the right side, to find out there are 5 others on the left side of the street. I cannot express enough how upset I am over the fact that a business that is so irresponsible and careless is still up and running. These are people’s dogs they are caring for !! I managed to put two of them behind the gate (the gate was open thats how they managed to escape) and lost the other 4. Drove around for 45 minutes trying to find the rest and was unsuccessful. I am a dog owner myself and it infuriates me to see people, who do not care for animals, in the business of animals.
BOTTOM LINE, IF YOU CARE FOR YOUR PET, DO NOT TAKE THEM THERE.

This place is now managed by a guy named Nixon and in the office is a girl named Valerie and they are both great. I was able to board a rescue cat here for $ 8/​day until we located his owner, and the cat condos in the office are top notch. Both of them really care about the animals and keep several cats in boarding for a rescue even though they have defaulted on their bills. I really like this place and would recommend it to anyone who needs a simple place to keep your pet for a little while.

Long time boarder, finally got sick of my rescue dogs getting ticks, losing weight and not being properly tended to. Staff is always changing and the caretaker who lives onsight is just unfit to care for my dogs, and I don’t want to list every single reason why, but I would suggest before boarding here, tour the facility– there are two buildings in the rear, a play yard, food area, bathroom and laundry room. If you feel like your dogs are safe and going to be happy, you have every right to do so– at least it’s affordable– but if your gut is telling you that your dogs deserve better, you’re probably right! Such a shame because it’s easy to access off the 5 freeway

This place is fantastic. I am a rescuer and they offer great care and low cost boarding. A great place to keep your pet or for rescues that need boarding!
They love the animals so much and take excellent care of them.
I highly recommend them.

I walk rescue dogs being boarded at Barton’s and I love it! Rose, the kennelmaster, is awesome :)

There’s no better facility to board your dog in the East San Fernando Valley. Rose and her staff take care of all the dogs as if they were theirs, and make the dog owner’s concerns their concerns. The runs are clean, the dogs never lack for water and there are shaded/​inside areas for every run. Special instructions for care are always carried out.
Rose has been in the dog business so long, she really understands them and gives good advice about your dog. Her idea is that dogs should just be dogs when they stay at Barton’s, and that works very well.

Bartons kennel is the best!
My dog and my cat get their own place to stretch and sleep comfortably. For a dog, they provide a small dog run for her/​him to go inside to sleep and outside to bark… or vice versa!
It’s just a little boarding facility and Rose always treats you with kindness and a love for all animals. Sometimes people will leave their animals with her for months and she still cares for each one equally.
You can bring a blanket from home/​pillow for your pet to lay on, plus you can bring your own food if you prefer.
Great prices, easy location. Love. Love. Love. Bartons!