Country Kennels

Country Kennels handles dog boarding and daycare in Tacoma, WA, from a facility at 11812 8th Ave E, and it takes cats as well. Dogs of every size are accepted, from small breeds through giant ones. Reservations are made online, and the staff offers kennel tours anytime during business hours.

Services and amenities

• Indoor heated dog rooms with a doggy door to a covered outdoor area
• Supervised playgroups grouped by size, age, and activity level
• Dayboarding and one-on-one staff playtime for dogs who prefer their own space
• Cat condos with daily out-of-condo time to walk, play, and climb
• Bathing, nail trims, and going-home baths

What sets it apart

Not every dog wants a crowd. Country Kennels runs its daycare on two tracks: playgroups for dogs who like to sniff and chase, and individual playtime with a staff member for dogs who would rather be around people. Dayboarding gives a dog a private indoor/outdoor run instead.

Boarding guests can add group play or individual sessions for a fee, and staff ask about each pet's preferences and special needs before the stay begins. Group play is subject to a meet-and-greet evaluation. Daycare clients get daily photos posted to the kennel's Facebook page.

Practical details

Boarding runs $38 to $42 per night for dogs depending on weight, and $28 per day for cats. Daycare is $30 for a single day, with packages that drop the rate to $24 a day at twenty days. Checkout for boarding guests is noon, and later pickups are charged the daycare rate unless a bath is scheduled for departure day.

The doors open at 7 AM every day, closing at 6 PM Monday through Friday, 5 PM Saturday, and noon Sunday. Staff administer medication, with a small added fee for after-hours doses. Booking is online, and questions can go to 253-535-9314 or contact@country-kennels.net.