Pet Boarding in Pacific Grove, CA
Trust Pacific Grove Animal Hospital to watch your furry friends while you’re traveling. We offer full-service boarding, including day boarding and overnight boarding for cats and dogs, to keep your pet happy and healthy while you’re away.
A Home Away From Home
We know how much you love your pets, and we’re just as passionate about giving them the care and attention they deserve. Our experienced team understands the anxiety both you and your pet may feel while being separated. That’s why we’ve created a comfortable, safe, and fun home away from home for your pets.
Because your pet boards at our animal hospital, their medical history is right here with us.
Why We’re the Best Choice for Pet Boarding
Our caring and attentive team works to make your pet’s stay as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
Personalized Care
We get to know your pet’s unique needs and preferences to provide the right environment for them to feel relaxed and happy.
Expert Staff
Our compassionate team is trained to care for pets of all shapes and sizes, including those with special medical needs.
Clean and Safe Facilities
Your pet’s well-being is our top priority. Our facilities are meticulously maintained to keep your companion in a clean and safe environment.
Outdoor Playtime
Our spacious, secured play area lets your pet enjoy fresh air, exercise, and socialization while staying with us.
Boarding Requirements
To keep every guest safe and healthy, we follow a boarding protocol with no exceptions. We do not board aggressive animals, and every pet needs a wellness and temperament exam before boarding.
Dogs
- Wellness and temperament exam
- A negative fecal test within the past year. If the test was positive, your dog must be treated and re-tested before boarding, with lab results submitted.
- A prescription-strength flea medication applied within 30 days of boarding
- Vaccines: rabies, distemper/parvo (DAPPv), Bordetella (kennel cough), and canine influenza. The second influenza booster must be given at least 48 hours before boarding.
Cats
- Wellness and temperament exam
- A prescription-strength flea medication applied within 30 days of boarding
- Vaccines: FVRCP and rabies
Food
We encourage you to bring your pet’s own food, since a sudden change in diet can cause diarrhea. If you don’t provide food, we will feed a bland diet at your expense.
You can also download our boarding protocol (PDF).
Planning Your Pet’s Stay
Schedule your pet’s wellness and temperament exam well before your trip, so there is time to update any vaccines, complete the fecal test, and give boosters on schedule. Packing your pet’s regular food and a familiar item from home can help them settle in.
Practice Highlights
- Boarding at a Full-Service Animal Hospital, where your pet’s records are on file
- Secured Outdoor Play Area for fresh air and exercise
- Dogs and Cats Welcome, including pets with special medical needs
- Voted Best Vet in Monterey County by Monterey Weekly six years in a row
Treat Your Pet to a Stay at Pacific Grove Animal Hospital
Give your pet the vacation they deserve while you’re away. Call our team at (831) 318-0306 to book your pet’s stay or schedule the wellness and temperament exam. We are located at 1023 Austin Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 and open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, including during the lunch hour.
Pet Boarding: Frequently Asked Questions
What does my pet need before boarding?
Every pet needs a wellness and temperament exam before boarding, a prescription-strength flea medication applied within 30 days of the stay, and up-to-date vaccines. Dogs also need a negative fecal test within the past year. We do not board aggressive animals.
Which vaccines are required for boarding?
Dogs need rabies, distemper/parvo (DAPPv), Bordetella (kennel cough), and canine influenza, with the second influenza booster given at least 48 hours before boarding. Cats need FVRCP and rabies.
Should I bring my pet’s food?
Yes, we encourage it, because a sudden change in diet can cause diarrhea. If you don’t bring food, we will feed a bland diet at your expense.
Do you offer day boarding, and do you board cats?
Yes. We offer day boarding as well as overnight boarding for cats and dogs. Cats need a wellness and temperament exam, a prescription-strength flea medication within 30 days of boarding, and FVRCP and rabies vaccines.
How do I book a boarding stay?
Call Pacific Grove Animal Hospital at (831) 318-0306. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, including during the lunch hour. Book early so there is time for your pet’s exam and any vaccines they need.
Ready to book Pet Boarding?
Request a time online or give our front desk a call. New and returning patients are welcome.
