Tails Up

Tails Up is a pet boarding and daycare facility at 401 S. Gilbert St. in Castle Rock, CO, providing dog boarding and dog daycare for small, medium, and large dogs. It is accredited by the Pet Care Services Association (PCSA). A staff member is on duty overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., so dogs aren't alone in the building after hours.

Services and amenities

• Private boarding suites in Small, Standard, and Family sizes, each with a raised Kuranda bed and daily housekeeping
• Small, personalized supervised playgroups, plus 1-on-1 play sessions for dogs who don't do well in a group
• Room service meals up to three times a day, with special diets accommodated
• Grooming and training on site
• Webcam access, indoor play areas, and outdoor space

What sets it apart

The overnight staffing is the clearest difference. Instead of one large open play floor, Tails Up runs small supervised groups, and dogs that would rather spend time with people get one-on-one sessions with staff. Meals go out to the suites up to three times daily, so a feeding schedule from home can carry over without much fuss.

The facility isn't dog-only. Cats board in multi-level condos on a separate ventilation system. Small animals are boarded too, including guinea pigs, rabbits, lizards, and ferrets, which is useful for households that need one place for everyone.

Practical details

Tails Up is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are made online. Questions can go to (720) 464-0878 or info@tailsup.com, and the facility also posts on Facebook and Instagram. Vaccinations are required for every guest, so owners should have records ready before the first stay.