K9 Safari

K9 Safari is a kennel-free dog boarding and daycare service in Richmond, KY, where dogs stay in a real home and sleep inside instead of in a run. The property sits on four acres of countryside about 10 minutes south of Lexington, which gives dogs more ground to cover than most facilities can offer.

What a stay looks like

More than an acre of the land is enclosed by 6-foot fencing, so there is real room to run and explore. When the weather turns, dogs move indoors to climate-controlled play space. Boarding is cage-free throughout, and owners get photo updates every day.

What makes it different

The setup is closer to a home stay than a boarding kennel: dogs are in the house and out on the land rather than spending the day in runs. That suits social dogs who do better with company and space than with quiet crate time.

Services

• Kennel-free overnight boarding, with dogs sleeping inside the home
• Daycare with both indoor and outdoor play areas
• Free shuttle and pet taxi to and from Lexington
• Scheduled dog walking with GPS tracking
• Baths, plus cat boarding and care for other animals

Practical details

Published nightly rates range from $25 to $80, depending on the dog. Medication administration is offered for dogs that need it, and pickup and drop-off can be arranged. Vaccinations are required. Booking is handled by phone at (859) 420-1307, and K9 Safari is located at 1560 Roberts Hill Dr in Richmond.