The 20th 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 June 2025, features historical, current, and future trends covering the 2010-2029 period. 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; increasing daycare services; mobile device applications for booking and monitoring; and the use of social media
Table of Contents
Written Analysis:
- Drivers of Industry Growth
- Demographics Favor Premium Pet Services
- Luxury Services, Daycare, and Mobile Apps Boost Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures
- Pet Kennels/Boarding for Dogs vs. Cats
- Number and Location of Pet Boarding and Grooming Establishments
- Dog Population
- Cat Population
- Demographic Profile of Dog Owners
- Demographic Profile of Cat Owners
- Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Pet Services
- Consumer Price Trends for Pet Services
- Industry Leaders
- Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Pet Boarding Companies
- Sources and Methodology
Statistical Tables:
- Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., 2010-2029
- Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., As a Percentage of Total Pet Industry Expenditures, 2010-2029
- Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., by State, 2024
- Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., Dogs vs. Cats, 2010-2029
- Distribution of Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., Dogs vs. Cats, 2010-2029
- Number of Pet Boarding and Grooming Establishments in the U.S., 2015-2029
- Number of Pet Boarding and Grooming Establishments in the U.S., by State, 2024
- Dog Population in the U.S., 2010-2029
- Dog Population in the U.S., by State, 2024
- Cat Population in the U.S., 2010-2029
- Cat Population in the U.S., by State, 2024
- Demographic Profile of Dog Owners, 2024 and 2029
- Demographic Profile of Cat Owners, 2024 and 2029
- Average Annual Household Expenditures on Pet Services, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2024 and 2029
- U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Services, 2010-2029
Graphs:
- Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., 2019-2029
- Distribution of Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., Dogs vs. Cats, 2024
- U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Services, 2019-2029
