The 21st edition of our Pet Kennels/Boarding industry report contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts to help plan, and objective analysis. The annual report, published in July 2026, features historical, current, and future trends through 2030.
It is an essential resource for the Pet Kennels/Boarding industry covering the most important topics, including detailed data on:
- pet kennel/boarding expenditures for dogs and cats
- state-by-state expenditures
- the number and location of pet boarding establishments
- dog and cat population figures
- the profile of dog and cat owners
- pet services expenditures by demographic groups, pricing trends, and industry leaders.
Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes key developments shaping the industry, such as:
- the shift to younger pet owners
- the popularity of high-end and upscale facilities
- the increasing need for daycare services
- mobile device applications for booking and monitoring
- and the use of social media.
Table of Contents
Written Analysis (27 pages)- Drivers of Industry Growth
- Luxury Services, Daycare, and Mobile Apps Boost Pet Boarding Expenditures
- Number and Location of Pet Boarding Establishments
- Cat Population
- Demographic Profile of Cat Owners
- Consumer Price Trends for Pet Services
- Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Pet Boarding Companies
- Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., 2010-2030
- Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., by State, 2025
- Distribution of Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., Dogs vs. Cats, 2010-2030
- Number of Pet Boarding and Grooming Establishments in the U.S., by State, 2025
- Dog Population in the U.S., by State, 2025
- Cat Population in the U.S., by State, 2025
- Demographic Profile of Cat Owners, 2025 and 2030
- U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Services, 2010-2030
- Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., 2020-2030
- U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Services, 2020-2030
