Pet Boarding Kennel

Pet boarding kennels provide overnight and extended stays for pets while owners travel.

With 80M+ pet-owning households traveling and boarding a $6B market, kennels generate revenue of $150,000-$520,000 with 50-65% margins.

The business requires kennel facility, indoor/outdoor runs, climate control, feeding and cleaning systems, staff, and licensing.

Services include standard boarding, luxury suites, daycare add-on, grooming services, medication administration, and webcam monitoring.

Pricing typically $30-$80 per night depending on accommodations.

Success factors include clean safe facility, adequate staffing for care, building trust and reputation, luxury suite upsells, and holiday advance bookings.

Most kennels see peak demand holidays and summer.

Marketing focuses on local Google search, vet partnerships, and reviews.

With pet travel care essential and boarding trusted option in 2025, kennels offer lodging opportunities requiring substantial facility investment.