When it comes to taking holidays, every pet owner’s biggest headache is finding someone they can trust to care for their pet while they’re away. Of course, our furry friends are like our own children so we’d only want the best for them.
Here’s a list of pet boarding services that go the extra mile to give you that peace of mind while you’re abroad.
Dog Boarding Centres
Petopia
Google rating: 4.3 15 reviews
Facebook rating: 4.8 540 reviews
Petopia offers 24-hour air-conditioned suites for your dogs with superior service that has been praised by more than 500 customers!
Do note that if you don’t bring food for your pet, it will be fed either Primal Foods frozen food or Honest Kitchen dehydrated food at a surcharge. Also, snack time will be altered to suit the age, activity level and health of your pet.
Rates*
| Small | $68 | $98 | $148 | $178 |
| Medium 1 | ||||
| Medium 2 | - | |||
| Large | - | - |
26 Jalan Kelulut, Singapore 809043
(Nearest MRT: Buangkok)
6886 9056
Sunny Heights
Google rating: 4.4 58 reviews
Facebook rating: 4.8 97 reviews
Before you make a boarding reservation at Sunny Heights, be sure to sign your dog up for a minimum of 4 days of day care first. This is for the staff to assess your pet’s socialisation and temperament.
Thereafter, if you opt for a pack boarding (shared) arrangement, your pet will be housed together with other dogs of similar temperaments. In the same venue, there are also Ah B Café (a dog café), Sunny Chong Dog Training School and other pet facilities as well.
With a spacious play space as well as an outdoor pool and garden that’s free to use, your pup might end up begging you to extend your holiday so he or she can stay a bit longer!
Rates* (inclusive of webcam services)
| Price per night | $35.00 | $48.00 |
*Subjected to 7% GST
110 Turf Club Rd, 288000
(Nearest MRT: Sixth Avenue)
6314 9363
Dear Mutt
Google rating: 4.8 6 reviews
Facebook rating: 4.5 88 reviews
At Dear Mutt, rates include a morning and evening walk, showers and play time. To ensure that your pet is calm and relaxed throughout their stay, there’s soothing music played and essential oils at the corridors.
If you wish to have access to live CCTV footage, a surcharge of $8.00 per day applies. (Their package price of $68 is more worth it if your pet is staying for at least 9 days!)
Rates
| Price | $60 | $70 | $80 | $130 |
| Size | 25 ft2 | 33 ft2 | 43 ft2 | 60 ft2 |
| Size of dog | Small | Medium | Large | Multiple dogs |
20 nights and above: 15% off
17 Venus Drive, Singapore 574304
(Nearest MRT: Marymount)
6459 9180
Mutts & Mittens
Google rating: 5 47 reviews
Facebook rating: 5 13 reviews
Mutts & Mittens offers 2 room options: either the single room (170cm x 240cm) or the double room (340cm x 480cm) which will house pets from the same family that can get along. You will, however, be charged based on the weight of your pet.
The rate includes
- a daily 15 minutes’ walk
- exercise sessions
- meals: ANF Holistic Lamb and Rice kibbles
- weekly basic grooming, i.e. ear cleaning, clipping nails and shower
- brushing (if required)
- reheating of food (if required)
Rates*
| Weight | ≤ 10kg | 11 – 20kg | 21 – 30kg | ≥ 31kg |
| Price per night | $40 | $45 | $50 | $55 |
20% off for dogs who are boarding continuously for 1 to 2 months
30% off for dogs who are boarding continuously for 3 months and above
*$5/night surcharge applies on the eve of public holidays and public holidays
59 Sungei Tengah Road, The Animal Lodge, Blk B #01-03/04 Singapore 699014
(Nearest MRT: Yew Tee)
6583 7371 / 6583 7372
Ginny and Friends Dog Day Care
Google rating: 4.9 10 reviews
Facebook rating: 5 28 reviews
Many customers have cited this boarding centre as a second home for their fur kids and that the staff are second mothers to their pets. Because of their positive experiences, there has been many repeated customers over the years.
All you have to bring along are your dog’s preferred food and medication (if any). There are staff present round the clock and they also offer complimentary webcam services. Not to mention, an adorable uniform for your fur pal to complete the day care experience!
Rates* (inclusive of webcam services)
| 1st dog | $45 | $50 | $55 | $60 |
| 2nd dog | $40 | $45 | $50 | $55 |
*Surcharge of $20.00/day per day on eves of and on public holidays
9 Thong Soon Avenue, Singapore 787436
(Nearest MRT: Khatib, Yio Chu Kang)
6754 3677
Up For Paws
Google rating: 5 5 reviews
Facebook rating: 4.7 33 reviews
Like most dog boarding places, Up For Paws requires all dogs to go through a behavioural assessment and vaccination check before boarding. They will also have to attend at least 2 day care sessions and those who are willing to socialise are more likely to be accepted for boarding. These procedures are put in place because of the limited space available.
Anyone who has left their pets in the hands of the Up For Paws team will only have good things to say about the attentive and meticulous staff. It’s the perfect place for pets to interact with other dogs and people.
Rates
| Weight | 1 - 4kg | 5 - 9kg | 10 - 14kg | 15 - 30kg |
| Price per night | $40 | $42 | $45 | $50 |
31 Eng Kong Terrace, Singapore 599004
(Nearest MRT: Beauty World)
9168 2600
Doggies Galore
Google rating: 5 16 reviews
Facebook rating: 5 11 reviews
Customers have feedbacked that they love Doggies Galore’s fantastic services as real-time updates and pictures were provided throughout the day. The play area is also very clean, neat and spacious.
Many dogs have so much fun with the enthusiastic staff that they refuse to leave. Most importantly, webcam services are also free – simply visit their website’s live feed.
Rates (inclusive of webcam services)
Contact Doggies Galore directly for boarding rates!
17 Binjai Park, Singapore 589825
(Nearest MRT: King Albert Park)
9625 3184
Nord Pets
Google rating: 5 4 reviews
Facebook rating: 5 6 reviews
Approved by URA, Nord Pets offers a clean and safe environment with 1 caretaker for every 4 to 6 pets. There are 2 clean and safe options of free roaming or private rooms. Rates include around-the-clock care, 2 to 3 daily walks, timely updates and air-conditioning.
Nord Pets’s expertise has gained the trust of many parents, leaving them with only positive testimonials.
Rates (inclusive of webcam services for individual rooms)
| Below 9kg | $55 |
| Above 9kg | $65 |
331 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427587
(Nearest MRT: Eunos)
8809 0933
Pawty Paws
Google rating: 5 1 review
The Pawty Paws dog boarding has a total of 8 cosy private rooms with a comfy sofa in the common area for dogs to mingle. They also have a treadmill for active fur kids to clock in some exercise.
All first-timers are required to go for a 3-hour trial test for temperament evaluation prior to booking a stay. Rates also include free 24-hour webcam services with great care based on your instructions.
Rates (inclusive of webcam services)
$59/night, $30/night for each additional dog in the same room
479 Joo Chiat Road #02-00 Singapore 427684
(Nearest MRT: Eunos)
9795 2662
Happy Dog
Google rating: 4.2 9 reviews (Bukit Timah)
2.7 3 reviews (Balestier)
Facebook rating: 4.1 273 reviews
Happy Dog is the first Dog Care Centre in Singapore to offer a themed indoor playground for dogs. This well-designed space is a great venue for your pets to socialise and interact with one another while still staying safe under the care of experienced Pet Care Assistants.
Aside from that, the dedicated staff also organises workshops led by expert dog trainers that you can attend with your fur kid.
Rates (inclusive of webcam services)
Contact Happy Dog directly for boarding rates!
793 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269765
(Nearest MRT: Sixth Avenue)
42 Kim Keat Road, Singapore 328816
(Nearest MRT: Boon Keng, Toa Payoh)
6466 5242 (Bukit Timah) / 6252 5242 (Balestier)
Cat Boarding Centres
Yumiki
Facebook rating: 4.9 113 reviews
During your feline friend’s stay, they’re entitled to several pockets of 15-minutes playing time every day. Social media updates will be provided once every 2 days via Facebook or Instagram – you can opt for their package at $5.00/day to receive more regular updates.
Also, it’s advised to bring your cat’s food to prevent dietary complications from sudden diet changes. Otherwise, you will be charged $3.00/day for the food served at Yumiki.
Rates*
| 1 | $25 | $35 | $55 |
| 2 | $35 | $45 | $65 |
| 3 | - | $55 | $75 |
| 4 | - | - | $85 |
Above 60 nights: 15% off
Above 90 nights: 20% off
*If you have more than 4 cats for boarding, contact Yumiki for special rates and arrangements.
Upper Thomson
(Nearest MRT: Marymount)
8511 2472
Nekoya Cat Hotel
Google rating: 4.9 30 reviews
Facebook rating: 5 51 reviews
Nekoya has a total of 48 cabins across 3 outlets in Paya Lebar, King Albert Park and Outram Park. For frequent flyers who need to send their cats for boarding often, there are 3 tiers of membership to consider for the best savings.
All reservations are to be made 3 days in advance and 2 days in advance for Pet Taxi services. Litter boxes will be filled with fresh pine litter for every guest and the place is fully air-conditioned. However, there are other additional charges for social media updates ($5.00/day) and longer play times ($15.00 for 1 hour).
Rates*
| Private cabin | 1 | $35.00 |
| Twin sharing | 2 | $60.00 |
*Book from 1 Mar – 31 Oct 2019 for a free stay for your 3rd cat.
*Long term rates begin from $20.00/night
797 Geylang Road #02-01 Singapore 389679
(Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar)
9 King Albert Park KAP Residences Mall, #02-20 Singapore 598332
(Nearest MRT: King Albert Park)
59 Kampong Bahru Road, #02-01 Singapore 169367
(Nearest MRT: Outram Park)
6966 7387 (Paya Lebar) / 6969 6278 (King Albert Park) / 6926 6470 (Outram Park)
Pets Eden
Google rating: 4.2 27 reviews
Facebook rating: 4.7 74 reviews
Pets Eden specialises in offering pet grooming services, with cat boarding options as well. They have thoughtfully designed their Junior and Premium suites to fit basic cat furniture for active play. Not only that, there’s ample space for your feline friends to feel comfortable.
Every staff member is required to go through a positive reinforcement training for cats to ensure that they are equipped with the necessary skills. They also have to be pet lovers to qualify.
Rates*
Contact Pets Eden directly for boarding rates!
*10% off for first time clients who register online by 15 April 2019
29 Everitt Road, Singapore 428576
(Nearest MRT: Eunos)
6258 3201
Catopia
Google rating: 4.5 4 reviews
Facebook rating: 4.9 27 reviews
At Catopia Staycation, cats can enjoy their freedom while being closely monitored. They have a total of 2 executive rooms and 18 cabins (3ft x 3ft x 3ft) for your precious fur kid. Rates are also inclusive of free flow wet and dry cat food.
Moreover, the Cat Relations Officer, Kevin Chiak loves the cat visitors to bits. He even has a photo album on Facebook for all his selfies with them!
Rates
| Non-peak | Peak | Non-peak | Peak | ||
| 1 | $38.00 | $45.00 | - | - | $140.00 (extra $20.00 per cat from 5th cat onwards) |
| 2 | $76.00 | $90.00 | $65.00 | $75.00 | |
| 3 | $114.00 | $135.00 | $90.00 | $105.00 | |
| 4 | $152.00 | $180.00 | $115.00 | $125.00 | |
406B Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427634
(Nearest MRT: Dakota)
9388 8893
Kitty Care Haven
Google rating: 2.8 8 reviews
Kitty Care Haven provides one of the most affordable boarding options for your cats. There are 2 boarding room types – Premium Room and Budget Enclosure – of which the former offers an aircon or fan-cooled option. Each premium room is 6 ft x 9 ft and comes with a scratching post, shelving and cat toys, while the budget one is 4 ft x 12 ft.
Extra charges will be incurred for
- Compulsory parasite control treatment ($15.00)
- Food – pet parents have to bring along their cat food with feeding instructions
Rates*
| 1 | $35.00 | $25.00 | $15.00 |
| 2 | $45.00 | $35.00 | $25.00 |
| 3 | $55.00 | $45.00 | $35.00 |
80 Lim Chu Kang Lane 1, Singapore 718911
(Nearest MRT: Choa Chu Kang)
9795 8995
Boarding Centres for Dogs and Cats
The Wagington
Google rating: 4 30 reviews
Facebook rating: 4.3 191 reviews
If you believe that your pet deserves the best, The Wagington is the perfect place for a pet staycation. They offer luxury boarding options for both dogs and cats, with 4 room types for the former and 5 for the latter.
With spacious interiors, fully equipped facilities and attentive staff, there’s absolutely no reason for you to be considering anywhere else!
Rates* (inclusive of webcam services)
| 1 | $85.00 | $118.00 | $145.00 | $168.00 |
| 2 | $140.25 | $194.70 | $253.75 | $277.20 |
| 3 | $271.40 | $348.00 | $386.40 |
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| 4 | $348.10 | $442.25 | $495.60 |
| 1 | $39.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $99.00 | $109.00 |
| 2 | $64.35 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $163.35 | $179.85 |
| 3 | $89.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $227.70 | $250.70 |
| 4 | - | $233.05 | $233.05 | $292.05 | $321.55 |
27B Loewen Road, Singapore 248850*non-peak rates
(Nearest MRT: Queenstown)
6471 1689
Boarding Centres for Small Pets
WheekyCavies
Google rating: 5 7 reviews
Facebook rating: 5 151 reviews
WheekyCavies was started to meet the need for boarding options for small pets. At super affordable rates, food and water will be provided for your little one at no extra charge. Should your pet be sick before or during boarding, medication will be administered for free as well.
Male and females are ensured to have separate play sessions and will not be allowed to interact at all. If your hamster is staying over, do bring his cage and accessories along to make him feel at home.
Rates
| Per night | $4.50 | $9.00 | $11.00 | $12.00 |
Block 185C Woodlands Street 13 Singapore 733185
(Nearest MRT: Marsiling, Woodlands)
8205 4199
Cavy Motel
Facebook rating: 5 63 reviews
Having grown up with small pets, the founders of Cavy Motel have more than 3 decades of experience. This boarding service is specifically for guinea pigs only at an affordable rate of $10/day. Moreover, the rate includes meals, comfortable paper bedding plus a safe and clean space. To keep you assured, the team provides daily updates through photos and videos.
Rates
$10/night
Simei
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