Areas served: Palo Alto, CA and surrounding communities including Stanford, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and Mountain View
Palo Alto's pet boarding and daycare landscape serves the city's diverse pet-owning community, from Stanford-adjacent neighborhoods to the Midtown and Crescent Park areas. Local facilities range from traditional kennel operations to cage-free daycare centers and in-home pet sitting services. This directory evaluates providers based on facility cleanliness and safety, staff training and pet-to-handler ratios, veterinary protocols, and specialized services for different pet temperaments and medical needs.
Half Moon Bay Dog House is a home-based dog boarding and daycare service run by Slav, a lifelong dog lover who treats every dog as a family member rather than a commercial hotel guest. The business offers overnight boarding (24-hour care) and full-day daycare in a quiet oceanside neighborhood with a fenced backyard, beach walks, and personalized attention to each dog's personality and needs. Slav provides daily photo updates, respects individual dog preferences, and maintains a small, carefully managed group to ensure safety, socialization, and quality care for dogs of all sizes.
Muttley's Playhouse LLC is a pet boarding facility in San Mateo offering overnight boarding and daycare services for dogs. The business provides a safe, supervised environment where pets can stay while their owners are away, with experienced staff trained in pet care and animal handling. They focus on ensuring pets receive attention, exercise, and comfort during their time at the facility.
PupTown Dog Daycare & Boarding is a full-service dog care facility in San Leandro serving the Alameda and Castro Valley areas. They offer comprehensive dog daycare with supervised play, boarding for extended stays, and medication administration. Their facility features open play areas with rubber flooring, daily activities including fetching, running, track walks, and mental exercises, plus cuddle time and relaxation periods led by experienced dog handlers who reinforce appropriate behavior.
Club K9 is a family-owned dog boarding and daycare resort with two locations in the San Ramon and Fremont-Sunol areas. Operating across 20 and 10-acre properties respectively, Club K9 specializes in creating customized "doggie vacations" with all-day-play supervised playgroups tailored to each dog's temperament and sociability, plus private indoor quarters for overnight boarding guests. The company distinguishes itself by treating dogs like family members rather than typical kennel clients, offering both group play environments and one-on-one human attention options depending on each dog's preferences.
Pet Sitting To The MAX offers professional in-home pet care services including pet sitting, dog walking, and pet boarding in the Mountain View area. The business specializes in personalized attention for dogs and cats, with experienced caregivers who visit pets in their own homes or provide boarding services. They focus on maintaining your pet's routine and comfort while you're away.
Smilin Dogs is a full-service dog care facility in San Carlos offering doggy daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, and training in a 17,500 square foot Dog Ranch with large indoor/outdoor play areas. They specialize in supervised group play separated by size and energy level, plus personalized care from committed handlers who treat each dog as their own. The facility offers convenient home/work transportation, positive reinforcement training, and flexible options from traditional daycare to adventurous ranch experiences.
Sweet Doggies is a 100% cage-free dog daycare and boarding facility in Sunnyvale serving the Santa Clara Valley. They offer both overnight boarding and daily daycare for large and small dogs, with personalized care including feeding, medication administration, and one-on-one playtime—all included in their pricing. Their clean facility features indoor and outdoor play areas with artificial grass, HVAC climate control, webcam access, and an experienced staff that conducts temperament evaluations to ensure every dog's safety and comfort.
A Pet Villa is a full-service pet care facility in Santa Clara offering pet boarding, daycare, and professional grooming services. They provide a safe, comfortable environment for dogs and cats while their owners are away, with trained staff to care for pets' daily needs. Their combination of overnight boarding, daycare drop-off services, and on-site grooming makes them a convenient one-stop destination for comprehensive pet care.
Club K9 is a family-owned dog boarding and daycare resort with two locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Fremont-Sunol location spans 10 acres and offers both all-day-play group boarding and individual attention services, with supervised playgroups tailored to each dog's temperament and play style. Dogs boarding overnight have private indoor quarters for eating and sleeping, and the facility provides a resort-style vacation experience focused on each dog's comfort and socialization needs.
Happy Tails is a full-service pet care facility in Belmont offering cage-free dog boarding with supervised play, grooming, and daycare services. Run by experienced dog lovers, the facility features multiple indoor and outdoor play areas, warm baths, pedicures, and full grooming services. Their spacious, multi-area facility and personalized care approach make them a trusted choice for dogs needing overnight boarding or day care.
Doza's Dogs is an East Palo Alto-based dog boarding and daycare facility dedicated to providing safe, comfortable care for your canine companions. The facility offers overnight boarding and doggy daycare services with experienced staff who prioritize each dog's individual needs and comfort. Doza's Dogs stands out for its attentive care approach and strong community reputation among local pet owners.
Downtown Dogs is a pet boarding facility in Palo Alto offering safe, comfortable overnight care for dogs. They provide a home-away-from-home environment with spacious accommodations and attentive staff to keep your dog relaxed and happy while you're away. Ideal for busy pet owners seeking trusted, local care for their furry companions.
The Pawington is a full-service pet care facility in South San Francisco offering pet boarding, daycare, grooming, and retail pet supplies. Located on Beacon Street, they provide a comprehensive solution for pet owners needing quality care and supplies in one convenient location. Their experienced team specializes in keeping pets safe, comfortable, and happy while their owners are away.
Red Rover Pet Resort is a full-service pet boarding facility in Milpitas offering overnight boarding, daycare, and grooming services for dogs and cats. The facility provides a resort-style experience with play areas, socialization opportunities, and attentive care for pets while their owners are away. They specialize in making pets comfortable and happy during their stay with individualized attention and a safe, clean environment.
Fluffy Dog Grooming is a dedicated pet care facility in Palo Alto offering professional dog grooming services for dogs of all sizes and breeds. The grooming team provides comprehensive care including baths, haircuts, nail trimming, and styling to keep your dog looking and feeling their best. With a focus on animal care and comfort, Fluffy Dog Grooming serves the local Palo Alto community and surrounding areas.
Paws on Vacation is a pet boarding facility in Mountain View that provides care for dogs and cats while their owners travel. The facility offers a safe, comfortable environment for pets with experienced staff oversight during overnight stays. They specialize in short and extended boarding for both canine and feline companions.
Holiday Kennels is a pet boarding facility in San Carlos offering safe, comfortable overnight care for dogs and cats. With over two decades of experience, they provide supervised boarding with regular feeding schedules, exercise, and individual attention to keep pets comfortable while owners travel. Their facility is designed with clean kennels and outdoor play areas to ensure pets have a pleasant stay.
Wag Hotels is a premium pet boarding facility in Santa Clara offering overnight boarding, daycare, and grooming services for dogs and cats. The facility features climate-controlled suites, webcam monitoring so owners can check on their pets remotely, and trained staff who provide personalized care tailored to each pet's needs. Whether your pet needs a short stay or extended boarding while you travel, Wag Hotels combines comfort and professional care in a home-like environment.
Springdale Kennels is a pet boarding facility in San Jose that provides safe, comfortable care for dogs while their owners are away. With over a decade of experience, they offer supervised boarding in a kennel environment, handling dogs of various sizes and temperaments. The facility focuses on providing basic care, feeding, and daily supervision to ensure pets are well-looked-after during their stay.
Citydog! Club is a full-service pet care facility in Mountain View offering dog boarding, grooming, training, and daycare services. The experienced team specializes in creating a safe, socialized environment where dogs can play, learn, and be cared for while their owners are away. They combine professional pet services with a genuine passion for dog wellness and behavior.
Woofs and Wiggles is a pet care facility in Redwood City offering dog boarding, daycare, and grooming services for dogs of all sizes and temperaments. The facility provides a safe, supervised environment with experienced staff dedicated to keeping your pet comfortable and happy while you're away or at work.
Paws Crossing Pet Resort & Spa in Campbell is a full-service pet care facility offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and spa services for dogs and cats. The facility provides comfortable, supervised accommodations with play areas and enrichment activities, along with professional grooming and pampering services to keep pets looking and feeling their best.
Half Moon Bay Dog House is the top-ranked pet boarding provider in the area with a Lantern Score of 84.43/100 and a perfect 5-star rating across 84 reviews. This home-based service is run by Slav, who specializes in personalized care for dogs with special needs or anxiety around commercial facilities.
PupTown Dog Daycare & Boarding (Lantern Score: 83.76/100, 4.9★) and Smilin Dogs (Lantern Score: 81.83/100, 4.8★) both offer comprehensive daycare with supervised play and socialization. For working professionals in Mountain View, Pet Sitting To The MAX (Lantern Score: 82.04/100, 4.9★) provides in-home dog walking and pet sitting as an alternative to facility-based care.
Downtown Dogs is located directly in Palo Alto with a Lantern Score of 78.99/100 and a perfect 5-star rating, providing safe overnight boarding with spacious accommodations and attentive staff. Fluffy Dog Grooming in Palo Alto (Lantern Score: 77.70/100, 5★) also offers pet care services including professional grooming.
Half Moon Bay Dog House (Lantern Score: 84.43/100, 5★) is specifically designed for dogs with special needs or anxiety, offering personalized, home-based care where each dog is treated as a family member rather than a commercial guest. Pet Sitting To The MAX (Lantern Score: 82.04/100, 4.9★) also specializes in anxious pets that do better staying at home with in-home pet care services.
Smilin Dogs (Lantern Score: 81.83/100, 4.8★) in San Carlos offers a full 17,500 square foot facility with daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, and training services. Wag Hotels in Santa Clara (Lantern Score: 77.02/100, 4.5★) is another comprehensive option with 657 reviews, featuring climate-controlled suites, webcam monitoring, and grooming services.
Based on available data, none of the 22 pet boarding and daycare facilities in the Palo Alto area have weekend hours listed. We recommend contacting your preferred facility directly to inquire about weekend availability, as many may accommodate special requests during holiday periods or vacation seasons.