Where to take your loved one for pet boarding in Scottsdale is a big decision! At KC Animal Hospital, we provide a full service boarding facility to give peace of mind to our clients while they are away from their pet. Our staff members are mature, dependable individuals who choose to work in a boarding facility because they genuinely love animals. While you are away, we strive to make their experience here as close to home as possible. A low stress, loving environment is what we provide for our guests. Therefore, we encourage owners to bring a few “comforts of home” items such as treats, beds, and toys to our Scottsdale boarding facility.
SCOTTSDALE BOARDING REQUIREMENTS
All new clients and new patients are required to have a pre-boarding exam prior to their pet’s stay. This ensures we are familiar with your pet’s health status and can provide the best possible care during their visit.
What to expect at drop off
When you arrive for drop-off, our receptionists and boarding team will spend about 10–15 minutes with you to ensure everything is in place for your pet’s stay. During this time, we’ll review consent forms, confirm your pet’s care plan, and document any preferences or special instructions you provide. We will also coordinate any treatments your pet may need while boarding.
Vaccines
Dogs are required to be current on:
- Distemper/Parvo
- Bordetella
- Rabies
**Special Note** We no longer require the Leptospirosis vaccination, however we do highly recommend it
Cats are required to be current on:
- FVRCP
- Rabies
We are happy to obtain vaccine records from other hospitals with your consent.
Flea and Tick Prevention
We require a flea and tick treatment within 30 days of their boarding stay. This is to protect your pet as well as our kennel from the intrusion of ectoparasites. We can provide this treatment unless your pet is currently on a monthly product at home. If a product is used at home, we appreciate our clients bringing in the package so the product and dosage can be recorded in their medical record. Complete medical records are essential to quality veterinary care. This must be a “spot-on” product that is applied to the skin directly (baths, dips, and powders are not appropriate for a boarding environment).
Medications
If your pet requires any medication administration during their stay, you will also meet with a technician at check-in time. We appreciate clients bringing original packages that list medication names, dosages, and frequency of administration (in case it’s needed in an emergency). A trained veterinary technician will administer your pet’s medications throughout their stay, monitoring them for any symptoms or problems while you are away. There is a daily fee for these services.
Food and Treats
We are happy to provide adult dry food for all our guests. We do recommend that pets with sensitive stomachs have their own food with them to prevent stomach upset from a sudden food change. Either option will be fed to your specifications. If stomach upset does occur, for any reason, it can be addressed by our doctors as soon as symptoms appear to make your pet as comfortable as possible. We can never anticipate sickness while your pet is boarding, but any acute illness will be addressed by the doctors, and a technician will contact you regarding any services they may need.
Check-In & Pick-Up Information
Check-in hours are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Our front office is closed on Sundays; however, Sunday pick-up is available by prior arrangement. Please discuss Sunday pick-up with our front desk team at the time of booking to ensure proper coordination.
Sunday pick-up is offered without an additional overnight boarding charge; however, an after-hours fee of $23.00 per pet will apply. All after-hours pick-ups are scheduled for 5:00 PM only.
For your convenience and to ensure a smooth discharge process, we kindly request that payment be arranged at the time of check-in, as our front office is closed on Sundays.
New Clients & Patients – Meet & Greet Requirement
To ensure a safe, comfortable, and positive experience for every pet, we require a Pre-Boarding Exam and Meet & Greet prior to all boarding stays.
This introductory visit allows our team to gently assess your pet’s comfort level, behavior, and individual needs in a new environment. During this time, we evaluate how your pet:
- Adjusts when separated from their owner
- Responds to a kennel environment
- Interacts with our team during handling and leash walking
- Manages stress in unfamiliar situations
This process allows us to identify any special care requirements and ensures we can provide personalized, safe, and low-stress care throughout their stay.
Boarding Rates
Effective February 2026
Feline Boarding
- Day Care – $20.00 per day (includes cat tree enrichment time)
- Standard Boarding – $35.00 per night
- Medical/Geriatric Boarding – $55.00 per night
Canine Day Care
- Under 20 lbs – $23.00
- 21–50 lbs – $28.00
- 51–90 lbs – $33.00
- Over 90 lbs – $38.00
Half-day rates and multi-day packages available upon request.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Treat/Kong Service – $3.00–$5.00
Canine Overnight Boarding
- Under 20 lbs – $42.00 per night
- 21–50 lbs – $47.00 per night
- 51–90 lbs – $52.00 per night
- Over 90 lbs – $57.00 per night
- Medical/Geriatric Boarding – $65.00 per night
Flea & Tick Prevention (Required if Needed)
- 4–10 lbs – $30.00
- 10.1–24 lbs – $31.00
- 24.1–60 lbs – $32.00
- 60.1–121 lbs – $33.00
Additional Services
- Nail Trim – $22.22
- Nail Trim with Dremel – $31.00
- Anal Gland Expression – $42.00
- Kennel Bath – $36.00
- Bath & Brush – Price provided at check-in
- Full Groom – Price provided at check-in
- Ear Cleaning – $56.00
- Sunday After-Hours Pick-Up – $25.00
VIP Packages
Canine VIP Package – $26.00
- An additional walk
- 20 minutes of one-on-one playtime with our Animal Care Team
- Kong treat
- Photo and video updates during their stay
Feline VIP Package – $15.00
- 15–20 minutes of cat tree playtime
- Photo and video updates during their stay
