West Wind Kennels

West Wind Kennels offers dog boarding and dog daycare in Medical Lake, Washington, and has served the Spokane area for over 45 years. The kennel takes small, medium, and large dogs, with capacity for 101 dogs, and it boards cats as well. Grooming is available on site.

What they offer

Boarding is charged by the day, whether that means one night away or a longer stay while a family travels. Daycare is available for owners who need coverage during work hours.

• Boarding for small, medium, and large dogs
• Dog and cat grooming
• Climate-controlled kennel space
• Outdoor space and a fenced exercise yard
• Medication administration and special diet feeding

What makes it different

Exercise here is one-on-one. There is no communal play area, so each dog goes out on its own session instead of sharing a yard with dogs it has never met. That arrangement suits dogs who are selective about other dogs, and it suits owners whose dog is new to boarding. The exercise yard is enclosed by a six-foot fence. On the cat side, the cattery has 32 runs, each with an outdoor patio area.

Rates, hours, and booking

Published rates run $11 to $16 per day, depending on the animal. Drop-off and pick-up hours are 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, and noon to 4:00 PM on Sunday. Reservations at West Wind Kennels are handled over the phone at 509-244-2259. Current vaccination records are required for boarding, so first-time clients should have paperwork from their vet in hand before the first drop-off. The kennel sits at 5620 S Craig Rd, Medical Lake, WA 99022.