Boarding kennels and pet boarding

Boarding kennels, catteries and pet hotels for dogs and cats. Compare where your pet will sleep, how they are cared for and what it costs.

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Boarding kennels and pet hotels (2013)

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Pawliday Inn

Brookland, United States

Northeast Arkansas boarding for dogs and cats on Highway 49 north of Jonesboro.

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Pawprints Pet Stay

Paengaroa, Te Puke, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty pet stay near Paengaroa with care plans tailored to each dog and cat

DogsCatsCommunal / free-roam
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Paws & Claws Hotel and Spa

Laredo, United States

North Laredo cat and dog hotel with PlayCare daycare, a dog pool and grooming spa.

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Paws & Unwind Pet Resort

Grand Rapids, Kentwood, United States

Large Grand Rapids-area indoor-outdoor resort with dog suites and a ventilated cattery.

DogsCatsPrivate units (no sharing)
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Paws 'n' Claws Cottages

Princess Anne, United States

Small family-run Eastern Shore kennel capped at 22 dogs for extra daily attention.

DogsFamily suites
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Paws Abilities Benoni

Cloverdene, Benoni, South Africa

Dog hotel run by a resident behaviour professional, with private garden suites.

DogsPrivate units (no sharing)
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Paws At Play Pet Hotel

Mapleton AH, Boksburg, South Africa

Owner-run dog hotel and grooming parlour on a Boksburg smallholding, since 2013.

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Paws Claws & Stalls Pet Lodge

Berkeley Springs, United States

Private-farm pet lodge in Berkeley Springs offering pond swims, woodland walks and ATV rides.

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Paws Inn Fourways

Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa

Fourways cattery with twelve private bungalows and daily garden playtime.

CatsPrivate units (no sharing)
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Paws Park Midstream

Midstream, Centurion, South Africa

Free-roam dog boarding and daycare on a 10,000 m² park in Midstream.

DogsCage-free
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Paws Pet Resort

Williamsburg, United States

Williamsburg dog resort with climate-controlled suites, some with cable TV, and group play.

DogsPrivate units (no sharing)
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Paws Plaza

Santa Fe, United States

Central Santa Fe dog daycare with boarding suites and grooming.

DogsPrivate units (no sharing)
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Paws Resort

Bridle Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Vet-owned Midrand boarding resort on 10 acres with grooming and pet travel clinic

DogsCatsPrivate units (no sharing)
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Paws Unlimited

Kingston, United States

Kingston dog boarding where every stay helps fund local dog rescue

DogsPrivate units (no sharing)
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Paws and Claws

Cove Ridge, East London, South Africa

Pet boarding, grooming and pet travel on a smallholding in Cove Ridge, East London.

DogsCatsBirdsRabbits & small petsPrivate units (no sharing)
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Paws and Claws Pet Resort

Edinburg, United States

Rio Grande Valley pet resort where every kennel has its own outdoor run.

DogsCatsIndoor–outdoor runs
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Paws at Play

Raleigh, United States

Raleigh-area dog and cat boarding built around a structured enrichment program

DogsCatsCommunal / free-roam
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Paws for Thought

Shaka's Head, Ballito, South Africa

Dolphin Coast kennels, cattery and aviary with grooming and pet-friendly cabins

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Paws in Paradise

Mount Pleasant, United States

Locally owned Mount Pleasant dog daycare and boarding with webcams and enrichment

DogsIndoor–outdoor runs
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Paws in Te Puna

Te Puna, Tauranga, New Zealand

Te Puna cattery, formerly Top Katz, with roomy vet-designed multi-level enclosures

CatsPrivate units (no sharing)
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How to choose boarding kennels

Boarding kennels range from traditional outdoor runs to full pet hotels with heated private rooms. Before you compare prices, compare where your pet will actually sleep: indoors or outdoors, alone or shared, heated in winter and cool in summer.

Visit before you book. A well-run kennel smells clean, is calm rather than constantly barking, and is happy to show you every area your pet will use.

Ask about vaccinations, medication, the vet they use, who is on site at night and how you will hear how your pet is doing. Get deposit and cancellation terms in writing, especially for peak season.

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Questions pet owners ask

How much do boarding kennels cost?

Prices vary by city, size of pet and type of room. Each listing shows a "from" rate where the hotel has shared it, and you can send one enquiry to get exact prices for your dates.

Is a pet hotel better than boarding kennels?

Not always, but pet hotels usually offer private indoor rooms, more attention and updates. For anxious, older or indoor pets, the extra space and quiet are often worth it.

Do boarding kennels take cats?

Many do, in a separate cattery away from the dogs. Cats are calmer in a cats-only building, so ask how far the cattery is from the dog kennels.

What should I pack for boarding?

Vaccination certificate, enough of their usual food, any medication with written doses, and something that smells of home.

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