Shear Magic Pet Salon

Shear Magic Pet Salon runs dog boarding in Hilo, Hawaii, along with daycare, grooming, and training out of its location at 711 Kanoelehua Avenue. The facility takes dogs of every size, from small breeds through giant ones, and it also boards cats. Overnight guests are supervised around the clock.

Services and amenities

• Overnight stays in basic kennels, single suites, or indoor/outdoor double suites
• Cat condos for feline boarding
• Daycare with structured play groups and enrichment activities
• Grooming at an AKC S.A.F.E. Salon staffed by a certified master groomer
• Training led by a certified American Kennel Club trainer and evaluator

What sets the place apart

Dogs are not all turned out together. There are indoor and outdoor play areas for every size, and small dogs get a separate space of their own. Play equipment for climbing and jumping sits alongside open running areas, so both the chasers and the climbers have somewhere to go.

Large windows keep the indoor areas full of natural light. Staff supervise boarding guests 24 hours a day, which matters most on the nights an owner is farthest from home. The same team handles medication administration and special diets for pets that need them.

The credentials back up the extras. The AKC S.A.F.E. Salon designation covers safe grooming practice, and having a certified AKC trainer and evaluator on staff means training is part of the operation rather than a side offering.

Practical details

Shear Magic Pet Salon is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed Sundays. Boarding runs between $40 and $60 per night depending on the room. Reservations are made by phone at (808) 935-5630. Proof of current vaccinations is required for every animal that stays.