Pet Boarding Services Market Report 2025

This Pet Boarding Services market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The pet boarding services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.96 billion in 2024 to $7.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising pet ownership, increasing urbanization, increasing disposable income, the growing number of dual-income households, and the expansion of pet care services and facilities.

The pet boarding services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for premium and personalized pet care services, growth in pet-friendly travel boosting boarding needs, aging pet populations requiring specialized accommodations, regulatory developments enhancing service quality and trust, and rising consumer awareness of pet mental health leading to enriched boarding experiences. Major trends in the forecast period include the expansion of mobile app-based booking platforms, personalized pet wellness programs, adoption of smart pet wearables for real-time health tracking, development of pet behavioral therapy programs, and the integration of veterinary services with boarding options for enhanced care.

The rising spending on non-medical veterinary services is anticipated to drive growth in the pet boarding services market. Non-medical veterinary services include pet care activities such as grooming, boarding, training, and daycare, which do not involve medical treatment. The increase in expenditure on these services is attributed to rising pet ownership, higher disposable incomes, and a growing emphasis on pet wellness and comfort. Pet boarding services offer a secure and comfortable environment for pets when their owners are away, ensuring their care without medical procedures. For example, the American Pet Products Association reported in April 2024 that spending on pet grooming, dog walking, and boarding reached $12.6 billion in 2023, up from $11.4 billion in 2022. This growing expenditure on non-medical veterinary services is expected to boost the pet boarding services market.

Leading companies in the pet boarding services market are focusing on community-driven solutions, such as flexible swapping platforms, to enhance operational efficiency, service management, and customer satisfaction through technology. Flexible swapping platforms allow users to arrange dog boarding based on their specific needs, such as for a weekend or an extended vacation, by connecting with others looking to exchange dog-sitting services. For instance, in July 2023, WoofyClub Inc., a US-based dog boarding company, introduced an innovative app to revolutionize dog boarding, sitting, and daycare. This app enables dog owners to find and exchange local dog care services, providing a cost-effective and flexible alternative to traditional options. It addresses concerns about high costs and uncertain kennel conditions by linking users with trusted local dog families. The app features flexible swapping options, detailed dog profiles, seamless communication, and 24/7 customer support, aiming to offer peace of mind for pet owners and ensure their dogs receive excellent care in a loving home environment.

In June 2023, Destination Pet LLC, a US-based pet care services company, acquired Pet Palace Pet Boarding Resort for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to expand Destination Pet’s market presence and enhance its pet boarding services by integrating Pet Palace’s facilities and customer base. This move is expected to broaden Destination Pet’s network, increase its capacity, and strengthen its competitive position. Pet Palace Pet Boarding Resort is a US-based company specializing in pet boarding and daycare services.

Major companies operating in the pet boarding services market are PetSmart LLC, VCA Animal Hospitals Inc., A Place for Rover Inc., Wag Hotels Inc., Best Friends Pet Hotel LLC, Camp Bow Wow Inc., The Dog Stop Inc., Fetch! Pet Care Inc., Pet Paradise Resort Inc., Dogtopia Enterprises LLC, Paradise 4 Paws Inc., Groomingdales Inc., Swifto Inc., We Love Pets LLC, Canine to Five Inc., The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa LLC, Urban Tails Pet Resort LLC, Anvis Inc., Pawderosa Ranch Doggie Play and Stay LLC, Bark & Meow Boutique Inc., Happy Tails Pet Resort LLC, Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital Inc., Paws and Claws Pet Resort LLC, PetSuites LLC, K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel LLC.

North America was the largest region in the pet boarding services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pet boarding services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pet boarding services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Pet boarding services are facilities or businesses that offer temporary accommodation and care for pets, typically when their owners are away. These services include feeding, exercise, grooming, and essential medical attention, ensuring that pets are well-cared for in their owners' absence, usually in a kennel or specialized boarding facility.

The primary types of pet boarding services include group play sessions, exercise programs, poolside daycare, pet sitting, and other specialized care options. Group play sessions involve pets engaging in supervised social activities with other animals, providing both mental and physical stimulation in a controlled environment. Pet boarding can be categorized into long-term and short-term care for various pets, including dogs, cats, and other animals.

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The pet boarding services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as luxury boarding, in-home boarding, veterinary boarding, and daycare services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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