South Jersey pet resort named Favorite Boarding/Daycare and Grooming Facility by The Philadelphia Inquirer
LINDENWOLD, N.J. — May 17, 2026 — Country Pet Lodge Resort & Spa, a family-run pet care facility serving South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area since 1990, has been named a 2026 Philly Favorite by The Philadelphia Inquirer in three separate categories: Favorite Boarding/Daycare Facility and Favorite Grooming Facility. The clean sweep places Country Pet Lodge among the top-voted pet care providers in the Delaware Valley, ahead of dozens of nominees including several national chains.
Philly Favorites is The Philadelphia Inquirer’s annual reader-voted recognition program celebrating the best businesses across the Philadelphia region. In the pet care space, Country Pet Lodge competed against scores of area boarding, grooming, daycare, and training facilities, most of them located in and around the city of Philadelphia, including well-known national operators.
“To be voted number one in not just one but all three of our service categories is humbling, and it’s a real testament to our team and our community,” said Adriana Alveario, who co-owns Country Pet Lodge with her husband, Damian. “We’re a South Jersey facility, but the greater Philadelphia area is our home. Knowing that pet parents across the region trust us with their dogs and cats — and took the time to vote for us, day after day — means the world to everyone here.”
Founded in 1990 by Linda and Hank Bialous and located on the border of Lindenwold and Berlin Township, Country Pet Lodge has spent more than 35 years building a reputation for personalized, enrichment-focused pet care. The facility is staffed 24 hours a day with a manager on-site overnight, and the senior team brings more than 100 years of combined experience to the business — including a Pet Care Manager and Office Manager who have each been with the lodge for more than three decades.
The resort offers dog and cat boarding in spacious, climate-controlled accommodations with covered outdoor patios; a full-service grooming salon for all breeds and coat types; and a growing dog daycare program featuring small-group play and one-on-one enrichment with trained caregivers. Safety features include veterinary-grade cleaning protocols, advanced UV air purification, and a brand-new backup electric generator.
“We’ve poured everything into this place — and so has our team, some of whom have been here since the very beginning,” Alveario added. “Three Philly Favorites distinctions in one year is an incredible way to celebrate that work, and we’re so grateful to every single person who voted.”
Country Pet Lodge is currently welcoming new boarding, grooming, and daycare clients. Pet parents can learn more or book a reservation at countrypetlodge.com or by calling (856) 784-4559. First-time guests receive a complimentary first night of boarding or first day of daycare.
About Country Pet Lodge Resort & Spa
Country Pet Lodge Resort & Spa is a family-owned pet boarding, grooming, and daycare facility located at 2750 Egg Harbor Road on the border of Lindenwold and Berlin, New Jersey. Serving South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area since 1990, the resort is known for its 24-hour on-site staffing, enrichment-focused care, and a team whose senior members bring more than 100 years of combined experience. Country Pet Lodge was named a 2026 Philly Favorite by readers of The Philadelphia Inquirer in the categories of Favorite Boarding/Daycare Facility and Favorite Grooming Facility. Learn more at countrypetlodge.com.