Please be advised that there have been significant policy changes that you will need to inform yourself of if your are planning to board your fur-baby with us, please click the policy tab and review for your information.
To our Eastern Shore community,
Please note that there has been a significant change to our Public Hours…those hours that you may drop off and pick up your fur-baby have changed effective April 24th, 2023.
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Sunday 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Sunday 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Please Note – Holiday Closure Dates:
New Year’s Day
A letter from the owners: Jerry and Aileen Black. What happened to Jerry Black and is he and the kennel going to be okay?
Dear Friends and Valued Customers,
If you’ve been with us for a while, you may have noticed my absence or limited presence over the past 2 years and wondered what happened?
Starting in January 2024, I faced a serious health crisis that ultimately required seven major surgeries, with the final one in February 2025. I spent considerable time at the renowned Shock Trauma Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, where the doctors, nurses, and entire staff saved my life on more than one occasion. I am deeply grateful for their extraordinary care.
Most of 2025 was a period marked by a very difficult and painful recovery. I was able to come into the kennel but only for limited periods of time, and even then, I wasn’t very visible, having to stay at my desk due to mobility issues and fatigue. Some of you may have seen me and wondered, “Is he going to be okay?” The answer is a resounding yes — I am, but it has been a long journey. Today I am seen at the kennel more and more, and I am doing so much better. My physical therapy continues and, as you can imagine, the best therapy has been being able to come back and be of use to my beloved kennel.
None of this would have been possible without Kellyn Layton. While I was fighting my health battle, Kellyn stepped up in ways few people could. She carried the full weight of the kennel through incredibly difficult times — managing operations, supporting the team, and keeping things running with strength, heart, and quiet determination. Many would have walked away. She dug in deeper.
It was Kellyn who came to me with the dream of creating Kellyn’s Wayward Waggers a transitional rehoming program for pets. Because of her vision and persistence, we are no longer just a boarding kennel. Today, Weeping Willow Kennels is proudly the home of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue dedicated to saying “YES” to the dogs when others say “no.” Kellyn is the heart and future of this kennel. I couldn’t be more proud or more grateful.
Thank you for your loyalty, patience, and continued support through the storm. Your dogs and your trust mean more to us than ever. We are stronger, more purposeful, and more excited about the future than at any time in our 26-year history.
With deep gratitude,
Jerry R. Black
Owner, Weeping Willow Kennels
Home of Kellyn’s Wayward Waggers
Welcome to Weeping Willow Kennels
Located in Salisbury, Maryland, our state of the art boarding facility, truly is the next best thing to being home.. Weeping Willow Kennels has been successfully serving our canine and feline community for more than 26 years.
Proud Home of Kellyn’s Wayward Waggers – A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Rescue
We say YES when others say NO.
For 26 years we have provided loving, professional care for dogs on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Today, we are proud to be so much more.
We are now a rescue that operates a professional boarding kennel — using a portion of every booking and service to directly fund Kellyn’s Wayward Waggers. Every time you board, daycare, train, or groom with us, you help give a second chance to a dog that was told “no” by others.
Our Mission
Kellyn’s Wayward Waggers rescues the dogs that fall through the cracks — the overlooked, unwanted, and overcrowded dogs that shelters and small rescues cannot take.
We say “Yes” when others must say “no.”
Our dedicated Wayward Waggers Wing and Cato Adoption Room provide safe, loving temporary homes until each dog finds its forever family.
We Still Offer Everything You Love
- Professional Boarding – Climate-controlled kennels and play yards
- Daycare – Daily exercise and socialization
- Training – Expert guidance from Kellyn and her team
- Grooming – Full grooming services
When you choose Weeping Willow Kennels, you’re not just caring for your own dog — you’re helping save another.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Every stay helps fund second chances.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Welcome to the new chapter of Weeping Willow Kennels — where every tail wag counts twice.
Services Offered by Weeping Willow Kennels
More About Weeping Willow Kennels
Here at Weeping Willow Kennels we strive to make your puppy feel right at home. We do everything possible to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
- We strive for consistency when it comes to keeping your “children” to a routine schedule that includes a rest period with little or no human contact. Canine “children” need time to process what they have experienced and they do this best when left alone to contemplate.
- Weeping Willow does not charge for play time.
- Every canine gets outside access and play time up to 6 times a day so that they get to stretch their legs, play and go to the bathroom.
- We pride ourselves on the fact that our kennels don’t smell, making the experience for your “child” a positive one so that they look forward to coming back again and again.
- Our Big Paw kennels are the largest on the Eastern Shore so your fury babies have the room they deserve.
- We do more than just canines!! We have a cattery that allows your feline “child” to access the entire room and socialize with the other feline “children” as long as they behave. There are climbing posts, cubby boxes and plenty of space to just stretch out and relax. Every feline “child” gets it’s own little cottage complete with bed and bathroom which is cleaned twice daily.
- We also have specialty rooms reserved for those unique needs including older/senior “children.” Over the years we have cared for pets of all varieties and needs so please ask to see if we can help serve you and your pets.