Waikiki Wags LLC

Waikiki Wags LLC offers in-home dog boarding, pet sitting, and dog walking in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dogs stay in a host family's private home instead of a kennel run, which makes this a cage-free option for owners whose dogs do poorly in a commercial facility. Boarding is $85 per day for one pet.

How host family boarding works

The host family follows the dog's regular routine, meals, and sleeping habits as closely as possible, so the days look much like they do at home. Owners send along whatever their dog needs to settle in. Medication can be given during the stay, which matters for dogs on a daily prescription. The company describes its approach around safety, care, and attention rather than facilities and equipment.

Services beyond boarding

Waikiki Wags works with dogs, cats, birds, and bunnies, and the service list runs wider than overnight stays:

• Overnight pet sitting in the client's own home, with a 14-hour minimum
• Daily pet care visits for dogs, cats, birds, and bunnies
• Half-hour and hour-long dog walks
• Optional small-group walks with one or two compatible dogs
• 24-hour pet care on request, plus a wedding pet attendant

Booking and practical details

Booking runs through the phone at 808.384.6004. Email to waikikiwags@gmail.com also works for questions about dates, location, and the number of pets. The business serves the Honolulu area, and waikikiwags.com lists the full service menu.

Owners comparing options should read this as closer to a family stay than a boarding facility. The fit depends on the dog: a private home suits some dogs better than a kennel environment, and some dogs want the opposite. For anyone who already leaves their dog with friends when they travel, the arrangement will feel familiar.