Country Kennels

Country Kennels is a family-owned dog boarding and cat boarding facility in Lakeside, CA, with individual runs and private suites for both species.

What the kennel offers

Each dog stays in its own run with an indoor and an outdoor half, and can move between the two whenever it wants. The indoor side is climate-controlled. Cats have their own quiet room, kept separate from the dogs, with a choice of regular enclosures or Cat Suites. Supervision runs 24/7, and the owners live on the property.

• Individual indoor/outdoor dog runs, so the dog picks inside or outside
• Private suites for dogs, plus Cat Suites in the separate cat room
• V.I.P. one-on-one play time in a fenced grass yard or indoors
• Grooming, including Furmination shed-reduction treatment
• Medication administration and special or raw diets, with an on-site fridge, freezer, and microwave

What stands out

Two things tend to catch an owner's attention here. Food is included rather than billed as an add-on, whether the pet eats the kennel's dry and canned supply or arrives with a special or raw diet of its own. Tours are also free during business hours with no appointment, so anyone can walk in and look at the runs before committing to a reservation.

Practical details

The kennel is at 16922 Rio Maria Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040. It is open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. Reservations are handled by phone at (858) 748-5771, and the website lists rates from $14 to $52 per day depending on the animal and the type of enclosure. Proof of vaccination is required before a stay.