At Francis Kennels, we understand you don't want to leave your pet with just anyone. You want to ensure your pet's safety, happiness, and health. And why wouldn't you? Pet's are children too. That's why we specialize in the care of dogs, cats, small (& exotic) animals. Our facility was designed from the ground up for pet care, and we make sure every owner and pet is happy during their vacation.
Included Amenities for all guests
A climate controlled housing, complete with music playing 24 hours
Housekeeping 3-4 times per day
3-4 supervised play times per day (weather permitting)
One-on-one walk with our dog walker
Group play (or individual play if that's what your pet prefers)
Feeding & medicating at your scheduled time & dosage
Comfy bedding to relax on
Top of the line care from our employees
Stainless steel food & water bowls
Daily logging of your pet’s eating, drinking, bathroom habits
Rates
Small Dogs (1-15 lbs) - $25 / dog / night
Medium Dogs (16-40 lbs) - $30 / dog / night
Large Dogs (41-75 lbs) - $35 / dog / night
Extra Large Dogs (76+ lbs) - $40 / dog / night
Request a Villa for your pup for just $10 additional / night / dog!
Small Animals (Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, etc.) - $15 / pet / night
Holiday Rates
Holiday rates of $3 / night / pet additional will be enforced for the following dates:
Easter (4/13/2025-4/27/2025)
Memorial Day (5/19/2025-6/2/2025)
Fourth of July (6/27/2025-7/11/2025)
Labor Day (8/26/2024-9/9/2024)
Thanksgiving (11/21/2024-12/5/2024)
Christmas & New Year’s (12/18/2024-1/8/2025)
Daily A La Carte Extras
Dental Chew - starting at $.99 each
Pig Ear - $1.99 each
Treat Puzzle - $4.99 each
Ice Cream - $4.99 each
Holiday Dinner (during Major Holidays) - $4.99 each
Peanut Butter Stuffed Kong - $4.99 each
Report Card feat. Texted Photos - $4.99 each
Pond Play feat. Facebook Photos - $9.99 each
Pavilion Yard Play feat. Facebook Photos - $6.99 each
Brushing - $7.99 each
Birthday Party feat. Facebook Video - $9.99 each
GoPro Video - $10.99 each
Cuddle Time - $10 / 10 minutes / day
10% off / night Discount
Military/Police/Fire Personnel receive a 10% discount per night per pet
10+ Nights receive a 10% discount per night per pet
Discounts cannot be combined
Our guests
All dogs who are up to date on their Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Vaccine, Rabies Vaccine, & DHLPP Vaccine are always welcome to board at Francis Kennels. Puppies must have finished all 4 rounds of puppy boosters & be up to date on Rabies. Although it is not required, we do recommend the Canine Flu Vaccine. We do not discriminate against temperament or breed, however we do reserve the right to refuse guests who we feel are a danger to themselves, other guests, and/or our staff.
feeding & Medications
We will feed and/or medicate your dog at their scheduled time & dosage. We do strongly recommend bringing your pet's own food to help keep their tummy calm. If it's easier for you, we feed Tuffy’s Gold Maintenance Formula, and you can request that at drop off. We also keep Diamond Professional Grain Free Lamb & Lentil in stock if your pup needs a grain free diet while with us. The grain free diet is just $2 / day / dog additional.
what to pack
We will supply your pet with plenty of bedding & bowls. Vaccination records are required prior to drop off, we recommend also bringing their food, toys, & treats. We will return your collar/harness/leash to you at drop off unless specified otherwise.
Special Needs
Our highly trained staff is equipped & experienced to care for your special needs pets. We understand that some pet's require extra, extra special care and we would love to go that extra mile. Please explain any special needs you think your pet may have at the time of making the reservation. Special needs may include, but not limited to:
Intact Females in Heat - $24.99 per day
Aggressive (unable to touch, pet, walk) - $6.99 per day
Medically Fragile and/or Physically Fragile (requires assistance or a sling to be walked) - $4.99 per day
Policies
We require Veterinarian records showing your dog is up to date on Bordetella, DAPP, and Rabies or your cat is up to date on Feline Leukemia, FVRCP, and Rabies.
Our office hours are 6am-11am & 2pm-6pm Monday-Friday. We are open 6am-2pm on Saturday. We are closed Sundays & bank holidays.
We require all dogs to have a Going Home Bath after 4+ night stay so they come home clean & fresh for you!
Holiday Rates of $3/day/guest apply to the following holidays: New Year, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. The Holiday Rate applies to the week prior and the week after the holiday.
We reserve the right to refuse guests we feel are a danger to themselves, other guests, and/or our staff. Puppies must be at least 4 months old and up to date on Bordetella, Rabies, and all of their DAPP boosters.
We do not allow intact females while in heat. If a female dog goes into her heat cycle while staying with us, there is a $25/day cleaning surcharge.
Deposit Policy
A $25 deposit per family is required for all boarding reservations. If your reservation is wait listed due to space and we are unable to fulfill your pet's reservation, your deposit will be refunded.
If your reservation is confirmed, the deposit secures your pet's stay with us and will be deducted from your final bill at check out.
If you cancel your reservation 3+ business days prior to your check in date, your deposit will be refunded. If you cancel within 2 business days of your check in date, your deposit is forfeited.
All deposits for holidays (New Year, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) are non-refundable regardless of when the reservation is cancelled.