Dog Boarding Services
Dog Boarding in Philadelphia
Dog boarding kennels, pet resorts and day care centers with overnight stays across Philadelphia. Contact them directly to check availability, prices and the vaccinations they require.
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Pro Tips
- Visit local facilities in person before booking
- Book 2-4 weeks in advance for peak seasons
- Prepare vaccination records and instructions
- Pack familiar items for your pet's comfort
Choosing dog boarding in Philadelphia
Dog boarding in Philadelphia ranges from small kennels to pet resorts and day care centers with overnight stays. Visit before you book: a good facility will happily show you where dogs sleep, play and eat, and how it keeps them comfortable in hot and cold weather.
State kennel licenses and inspections
In Pennsylvania, any business that houses dogs for pay, including day care, needs a boarding kennel license from the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, and state dog wardens inspect licensed kennels at least twice a year under the Dog Law. You can look up a kennel's license and inspection results in the state's Kennel Inspections Search before you book. Philadelphia also asks every kennel to register with the city.
Vaccines and canine flu
In early 2023, vets across the Philadelphia region reported a surge in canine influenza. Most facilities ask for rabies (required in Philadelphia from four months old), DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough), and many ask for canine influenza, whose first course is two doses a few weeks apart. Ask which vaccines a facility requires, and how it separates a dog that starts coughing.
What to ask
- Where do dogs sleep, and is someone on site overnight?
- Is play time in groups or one dog at a time, and how are groups matched?
- How do they keep dogs cool in a heat wave and warm in a cold snap?
- Which vet do they use in an emergency?
- Can you bring your dog's own food, bedding or medication?
Busy dates and your dog's license
Facilities fill up for summer, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, so book early. Philadelphia's boarding kennels are expected to check that a dog is licensed before boarding it, so bring the license from ACCT Philly along with your dog's vaccination records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check a boarding kennel in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania licenses boarding kennels, including day care, and state dog wardens inspect them at least twice a year. Look up a kennel's license and inspection results in the state's Kennel Inspections Search.
What vaccinations does my dog need for boarding?
Rabies is required, and most facilities ask for DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough). Ask your vet about canine influenza too: the Philadelphia region saw a surge in early 2023, and the first course is two doses a few weeks apart.
Does my dog need a license to board in Philadelphia?
Yes. Dogs four months and older must be licensed with ACCT Philly, and Philadelphia's boarding kennels are expected to check the license before boarding a dog.
How much does dog boarding cost in Philadelphia?
Prices vary with the facility and the type of room, so ask for a quote. Private suites cost more than standard kennels, and many places charge more over holidays.
How far ahead should I book?
For summer, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, book several weeks ahead, because popular facilities fill up.
What should I pack for my dog's stay?
Your dog's usual food, any medication with written instructions, copies of its vaccination records and license, and your vet's contact details. A familiar blanket or toy can help too.