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    Best Pet Boarding & Daycare in Greater Boise

    Areas served: Boise, Meridian, Eagle

    17 local businessesRanked by Lantern Score — a measure of reputation and business quality. We don't accept payment for placement.
    Updated April 20, 2026

    Pet boarding and daycare facilities throughout the Boise area provide safe, comfortable care for dogs and cats while owners travel or work, with many offering enrichment activities.

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    Ontario, OR
    Serves Ontario, OR and surrounding Malheur County communities
    ★★★★★5.0(100 Google reviews)

    Paws on 4th is a pet boarding facility in Ontario, OR owned and operated by Kristen, offering overnight boarding for dogs and cats. The facility provides comfortable sleeping areas with elevated bed options, complimentary vet-approved food (Hills Science Diet), unlimited playtime, and plenty of affection from the caring staff. Run by a local pet owner who created the business to fill a gap in the community's boarding needs, Paws on 4th emphasizes a home-away-from-home experience with online booking through their Gingr app.

    Best for: Vacations & Travel
    Ideal clients: Dog and cat owners needing overnight boarding, pet owners seeking personalized care in a small-business setting, families traveling locally
    What sets them apart
    • Created by a local pet owner (Kristen and her dog Lulu) specifically to address boarding capacity gaps in the community. The facility emphasizes personalized care with unlimited playtime and affection rather than kennels.
    • Located at the former Boarding House site and built on professional veterinary standards, with vet-approved Hills Science Diet food and treats included in the boarding rate.
    • Offers convenient online booking and account management through the Gingr app, allowing pet parents to manage reservations directly from their phones.
    Pet BoardingDogs & CatsOvernight CareVet-Approved FoodFamily-Owned
    Phone(541) 709-7282
    Paws on 4th, Ontario OR
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    Garden City, ID
    Serves Boise area, including Garden City and surrounding communities
    ★★★★★5.0(54 Google reviews)

    Dog Retreat Center in Garden City offers comprehensive dog training, daycare, and boarding services with a unique mindfulness-based approach. Their training method focuses on energy work and body language communication between humans and dogs, teaching owners to communicate clearly through their own presence rather than pressure-based techniques. They combine professional training with convenient daycare and boarding options, making them a full-service solution for dog owners seeking behavioral improvement and reliable pet care.

    Ideal clients: Dog owners seeking behavior modification through positive methods, busy professionals needing reliable daycare and boarding, owners wanting to improve their communication with their dogs
    What sets them apart
    • Uses energy work and body language communication rather than pressure-based techniques, teaching owners to develop their own awareness and presence for effective dog communication.
    • Combines professional dog training with daycare and boarding services, providing convenient full-service pet care in one location.
    • Teaches owners how to fine-tune their own energy and communication skills as the most valuable training tool, making behavioral improvements sustainable long-term.
    Dog TrainingBoardingDaycareBehavior TrainingMindfulness-Based
    Phone(208) 932-1056
    Dog Retreat Center
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    Boise, ID
    Serves Boise, Idaho and surrounding areas
    ★★★★★4.9(249 Google reviews)

    The Pet Sitter of Boise provides professional pet sitting, dog walking, and pet care services for Boise-area residents. Serving dogs, cats, and other pets, they offer flexible scheduling including daily visits, overnight care, and special services for pets with medical needs. Their experienced team focuses on personalized attention and keeping pets comfortable in their own homes while owners are away.

    Best for: Vacations & TravelWorking Pet ParentsPets with Medical Needs
    Ideal clients: Busy professionals, traveling pet owners, seniors, pets with medical needs or anxiety
    What sets them apart
    • Pets stay in their own familiar environment rather than boarding facilities, reducing stress and maintaining their normal routines.
    • Offers everything from daily dog walks to overnight pet sitting, with availability for last-minute bookings and special requests.
    • Trained to handle pets with special needs, medications, and behavioral considerations for peace of mind while you're away.
    Pet SittingDog WalkingPet CareIn-Home Services
    Phone(208) 484-2969
    The Pet Sitter of Boise
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    Caldwell, ID
    Serves Caldwell, ID and surrounding Treasure Valley communities
    ★★★★★4.9(101 Google reviews)

    Annie & Dave's Pet Sitting offers professional pet care services in Caldwell, including pet sitting, dog walking, and pet boarding for dogs and cats. With over a decade of experience caring for pets in the Treasure Valley, Annie and Dave provide personalized, in-home care that keeps pets comfortable in familiar surroundings while their owners are away. They serve the Caldwell area and surrounding communities with reliable, trustworthy service.

    Best for: Vacations & TravelWorking Pet Parents
    Ideal clients: Busy pet owners, travelers, those needing daily dog walks, families seeking trustworthy in-home pet care
    What sets them apart
    • Pets stay in their own home during sitting services, reducing stress and maintaining their normal routine while owners are away.
    • Annie and Dave bring over a decade of pet care experience and personal attention to every client in the Treasure Valley.
    • Offer pet sitting, dog walking, and boarding options to meet various pet care needs, whether for daily visits or extended stays.
    Pet SittingDog WalkingPet BoardingIn-Home CareCaldwell
    Annie & Dave's Pet Sitting
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    Caldwell, ID
    Serves Caldwell, ID and surrounding areas
    ★★★★★5.0(37 Google reviews)

    Country Kennels is a pet boarding facility in Caldwell, ID offering safe, comfortable care for dogs and cats. With spacious accommodations and attentive staff, they provide a home-away-from-home experience for pets whose owners are traveling or away from home. Their facility is designed to keep animals comfortable during their stay with proper nutrition, exercise, and supervision.

    Best for: Vacations & Travel
    Ideal clients: Pet owners traveling or away from home, Multi-pet households, Owners seeking attentive pet care in a rural setting
    What sets them apart
    • Country Kennels provides generous accommodations designed to keep pets comfortable and reduce stress during their stay.
    • They care for both dogs and cats, making them a convenient one-stop option for multi-pet households or those with feline companions.
    Pet BoardingDog BoardingCat BoardingCaldwell
    Phone(208) 477-7106
    Country Kennels
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    Garden City, ID
    Serves Northwest Boise, Garden City, and surrounding areas
    ★★★★★4.9(74 Google reviews)

    Hounds Town – Northwest Boise is a full-service dog daycare, boarding, and pet spa facility in Garden City serving the Boise area. They offer all-day interactive dog daycare with specialized playgroups organized by size and temperament, overnight boarding in private townhouses and luxury suites, cat boarding at their separate Purrington Villas facility, and pet spa services including baths, grooming, nail trimming, and teeth brushing. Their expert staff creates natural pack environments designed to provide physical and mental stimulation while ensuring safe socialization for every dog.

    Best for: Vacations & TravelWorking Pet Parents
    Ideal clients: Dogs requiring socialization and exercise, busy pet owners needing reliable daycare or boarding, pet parents seeking grooming services, cat owners traveling or needing temporary care
    What sets them apart
    • Dogs are organized into groups by size, temperament, and play style for safe, balanced socialization and all-day interactive play.
    • Offers separate, stress-free cat boarding at Purrington Villas while maintaining dedicated dog play and boarding areas.
    • On-site grooming and spa services including hypoallergenic baths, blowouts, nail trimming, teeth brushing, and specialized treatments like blueberry facial scrubs.
    Dog DaycarePet BoardingPet GroomingCat BoardingLuxury Pet Care
    Phone(208) 781-1917
    Hounds Town - Boise Northwest
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    Meridian, ID
    Serves Meridian, ID and surrounding Boise area communities
    ★★★★★4.8(1175 Google reviews)

    River City Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic in Meridian, ID serving pets since 2007. Led by seven experienced veterinarians, they offer comprehensive services including wellness exams, surgical procedures, emergency care, diagnostics, urgent care, and end-of-life care, plus pet boarding (Pet Resort with webcams) and on-site pharmacy. As an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, and Cat Friendly Certified practice, they prioritize reducing pet anxiety while maintaining the highest standards of care.

    Ideal clients: Pet owners seeking comprehensive wellness care, emergency services, surgical procedures, pet boarding with monitoring, and anxiety-informed veterinary treatment
    What sets them apart
    • Only 15% of animal hospitals in the US and Canada are AAHA accredited. River City meets rigorous standards across surgery, diagnostics, emergency services, and patient care.
    • Specialized training in reducing fear, anxiety, and stress for all pets, with dedicated protocols for feline patients through AAFP and ISFM certification.
    • Multiple experienced DVMs on staff provide diverse expertise and availability for routine and advanced care.
    Full-Service VetEmergency CarePet BoardingAAHA AccreditedFear Free Certified
    Phone(208) 888-7300
    River City Veterinary Hospital
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    Boise, ID
    Serves Boise, ID and surrounding areas
    ★★★★★4.8(340 Google reviews)

    Camp Bow Wow Boise is a premier pet boarding and daycare facility specializing in dog care in a fun, supervised environment. The facility offers overnight boarding, doggy daycare, and grooming add-on services, with trained staff monitoring dogs throughout their stay. Camp Bow Wow provides a home-away-from-home experience where dogs can socialize, play, and receive attentive care while their owners are away.

    Best for: Vacations & TravelWorking Pet ParentsActive Dogs
    Ideal clients: Dog owners needing overnight boarding, Pet parents seeking daycare while at work, Owners wanting grooming services combined with boarding
    What sets them apart
    • Dogs enjoy supervised indoor and outdoor play areas with trained staff monitoring activities and interactions throughout the day.
    • On-site grooming add-ons allow owners to have their dogs bathed and groomed during their stay for added convenience.
    • Camp Bow Wow is a nationally recognized pet boarding brand with consistent care standards and operational experience across multiple locations.
    Dog BoardingPet DaycareDog GroomingPet Care
    Phone(208) 897-2571
    Camp Bow Wow Boise
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    Garden City, ID
    Serves Garden City, Boise, and surrounding areas in Ada County, Idaho
    ★★★★★4.8(229 Google reviews)

    Companions Dog Resort is a boutique dog boarding, daycare, and bathing facility in Garden City serving the Boise area. Founded by an owner with 28+ years of professional dog care experience and a background as a certified Professional Service Dog Trainer & Canine Behavior Specialist, the resort limits capacity to ensure individualized, high-quality care for each dog. They offer overnight boarding, daily daycare, and bathing services with spacious outdoor play yards, climate-controlled indoor areas, and customized care plans based on each dog's age, size, energy level, and dietary needs.

    Best for: Vacations & TravelWorking Pet ParentsActive Dogs
    Ideal clients: Dog owners needing reliable daycare or boarding, owners of anxious or behavioral dogs, families seeking personalized pet care with professional expertise
    What sets them apart
    • Owner is a certified Professional Service Dog Trainer & Canine Behavior Specialist with 28+ years of experience, bringing professional training insights to boarding safety procedures and individual dog assessment.
    • Deliberately limits dog capacity to half that of typical facilities to ensure personalized, individualized care rather than high-volume processing.
    • Features huge outdoor play yards to prevent indoor-only facility problems while maintaining climate-controlled indoor resting and sleeping areas for comfort.
    Dog BoardingDoggy DaycareDog BathingPet CareBoise
    Phone(208) 386-3647
    Companions Dog Resort
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    Nampa, ID
    Serves Nampa, Idaho and surrounding areas
    ★★★★★5.0(25 Google reviews)

    Christina's Pet Sitting provides professional pet care services in Nampa, including dog walking and pet sitting for dogs and cats. With a 5-star rating from 25 reviews, Christina offers reliable, personalized care for pets while their owners are at work or traveling. The business specializes in keeping pets comfortable and active through regular visits and attentive in-home care.

    Ideal clients: Pet owners who travel frequently, busy professionals needing dog walking services, owners of multiple pets
    What sets them apart
    • Maintains a perfect 5-star rating from 25 verified client reviews, demonstrating consistent quality and reliability.
    • Provides personalized pet sitting services directly in clients' homes, reducing stress for pets during owner absences.
    • Offers both dog walking and pet sitting options to accommodate different pet care needs and schedules.
    Pet SittingDog WalkingPet CareNampa
    Phone(951) 239-7363
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    Boise, ID
    Serves Boise, ID and surrounding areas
    ★★★★★4.8(98 Google reviews)

    All Paws Stay-N-Play Stayner's Doggie Retreat is a multi-generational, family-owned full-service dog care facility in Boise offering boarding, day camp, and training services. They feature the largest outdoor grass play yards in the area with no mud, a unique doggie daycamp car hop service, and an all-inclusive approach that prioritizes well-rounded canine care. The facility uses natural doTERRA essential oils and products, requires current vaccinations and meet-and-greets for safety, and offers special perks like free birthday play for established clients and military/senior discounts.

    Best for: Vacations & TravelWorking Pet ParentsActive Dogs
    Ideal clients: Dog owners seeking outdoor play and socialization, traveling pet parents needing boarding, owners interested in natural wellness approaches, military and senior dog owners
    What sets them apart
    • Features the area's largest mud-free grass active play yards, setting them apart from typical indoor-only facilities.
    • Boise's only drive-through daycamp car hop service makes drop-off and pick-up convenient for busy owners.
    • Uses doTERRA essential oils and natural products throughout the facility for health-conscious pet care.
    Dog BoardingDay CampDog TrainingOutdoor PlayFamily-Owned
    Phone(208) 501-8056
    All Paws Stay -N- Play Stayner's Doggie Retreat
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    Caldwell, ID
    Serves Caldwell and Middleton, Idaho area
    ★★★★★4.9(34 Google reviews)

    Valhalla K9 Kennels is a veteran-owned dog boarding facility in Caldwell, Idaho, founded by Allie and Kevin Roberts to provide caring, attentive boarding for dogs of all sizes and breeds. The facility emphasizes individualized attention and family-style care, with two daily group outdoor play sessions included as standard, plus customized play options available. They maintain lower-than-average dog numbers to ensure every guest receives premium care and comfort.

    Best for: Vacations & Travel
    Ideal clients: Dog owners traveling for work or vacation, pet parents seeking premium boarding care, families with dogs of all sizes and breeds
    What sets them apart
    • Founded by experienced dog owners and trainers Allie and Kevin Roberts, combining professional expertise with genuine animal passion.
    • Intentionally keeps numbers below industry average to provide individualized attention and family-style care for every boarding guest.
    • Standard boarding includes two group outdoor play sessions daily, with customized play options available for dogs with specific needs.
    Dog BoardingPet CareVeteran-OwnedOutdoor PlayAll Breeds Welcome
    Phone(208) 912-9588
    Valhalla K9 Kennels
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    Meridian, ID
    Serves Meridian, Idaho and surrounding areas
    ★★★★★4.8(62 Google reviews)

    Calico Cattery is a luxury cat boarding facility in Meridian specializing in premium overnight care for felines. Each cat stays in a custom-built suite with cozy bedding, full-length glass doors, and optional window views of outdoor wildlife. The facility emphasizes personalized attention, continuous human contact throughout each stay, and engaging playtime with toys to keep cats mentally stimulated and comfortable while their owners are away.

    Best for: Vacations & Travel
    Ideal clients: Cat owners traveling for work or vacation, Multi-cat households needing reliable boarding, Pet parents seeking stress-free alternatives to at-home pet sitters
    What sets them apart
    • Each cat stays in a spacious custom suite with full-length glass doors, cozy bedding, and some featuring windows to watch outdoor wildlife—creating a home-like environment.
    • Staff provides ongoing human contact and interactive playtime throughout each stay to keep cats engaged and reduce anxiety.
    • Premium facility amenities and personalized care at accessible pricing, making high-quality cat boarding attainable for all pet owners.
    Cat BoardingLuxury Pet CareOvernight BoardingMeridian
    Phone(208) 846-8444
    Calico Cattery
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    Meridian, ID
    Serves Meridian, Idaho and surrounding communities
    ★★★★★4.7(546 Google reviews)

    Pet Care Clinic in Meridian offers comprehensive veterinary care and pet boarding services for dogs, cats, and other pets. The clinic provides preventive care, medical treatment, and boarding accommodations in a professional facility. With experienced veterinary staff and positive community feedback, they serve as a full-service destination for pet owners seeking both healthcare and temporary care solutions.

    Ideal clients: Pet owners needing veterinary care, pet parents planning travel or needing boarding, dog and cat owners seeking preventive health services
    What sets them apart
    • Offers both veterinary medical care and boarding facilities in one convenient location, simplifying pet care management.
    • Well-established clinic in the Meridian community with a track record of serving local pet owners.
    Veterinary CarePet BoardingAnimal HealthMeridian VetsPet Services
    Phone(208) 887-2200
    Pet Care Clinic
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    Meridian, ID
    Serves Meridian, ID and surrounding Treasure Valley communities
    ★★★★★4.7(450 Google reviews)

    Camp Bow Wow Meridian is a dog boarding and daycare facility offering overnight boarding, doggy daycare, and grooming services for dogs of all sizes and temperaments. Located in Meridian, this franchise provides a safe, supervised environment with trained staff, indoor and outdoor play areas, and webcam access so owners can check in on their pets throughout the day. Whether you need overnight boarding while traveling or daily daycare while at work, Camp Bow Wow ensures your dog receives professional care, socialization, and exercise.

    Best for: Vacations & TravelWorking Pet ParentsAnxious OwnersActive Dogs
    Ideal clients: Working pet owners needing daily daycare, travelers requiring overnight boarding, dogs needing socialization and exercise, pets requiring grooming services
    What sets them apart
    • Owners can monitor their dogs throughout the day via webcam, providing peace of mind while traveling or at work.
    • Camp Bow Wow employs trained pet care professionals who supervise all play and interactions, ensuring your dog's safety and comfort.
    • The facility features both climate-controlled indoor spaces and outdoor play areas where dogs can exercise and socialize.
    Dog BoardingDoggy DaycarePet CareGroomingWebcam Access
    Phone(208) 902-2846
    Camp Bow Wow Meridian
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    Boise, ID
    Serves Boise, ID and surrounding areas
    ★★★★★4.7(399 Google reviews)

    Boise Kennels is a full-service pet boarding facility in Boise specializing in safe, comfortable overnight accommodations for dogs and cats. They offer spacious kennels, regular exercise and playtime, and attentive care from experienced staff to keep pets happy and healthy while their owners are away. With decades of experience serving the Boise community, Boise Kennels is known for their clean facilities, personalized attention, and commitment to each pet's wellbeing.

    Best for: Vacations & Travel
    Ideal clients: Pet owners traveling or needing short-term care, families with multiple pets, owners seeking established, reliable boarding facilities
    What sets them apart
    • Long-established facility with experienced pet care professionals trained to handle dogs and cats with individualized attention.
    • Clean, well-maintained kennels with regular exercise and playtime to keep pets comfortable during their stay.
    • Unlike many boarding facilities, Boise Kennels accommodates both dogs and cats, making them convenient for multi-pet households.
    Pet BoardingDog BoardingCat BoardingOvernight Care
    Phone(208) 343-0681
    Boise Kennels
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    Boise, ID
    Serves Boise and surrounding Ada County
    ★★★★★4.7(270 Google reviews)

    Escape the Crate is a pet boarding facility in Boise specializing in dog and cat boarding with a focus on comfort and care. They offer overnight boarding services for both dogs and cats, providing a safe environment for pets while their owners are away. With highly rated service and attention to pet wellbeing, they're a trusted choice for Boise pet owners needing reliable boarding solutions.

    Best for: Vacations & Travel
    Ideal clients: Dog owners, Cat owners, Pet parents traveling or needing temporary pet care
    What sets them apart
    • Accepts both dog and cat boarding, accommodating different pet types under one roof.
    • Specialized pet boarding operation focused specifically on overnight care and pet comfort.
    Pet BoardingDog BoardingCat BoardingPet CareBoise
    Phone(208) 534-9680
    Escape the Crate - Boise
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