# Kennel Finder — full guide for AI agents

> Kennel Finder is a US directory of dog kennels, boarding, daycare, and pet-sitting facilities. This is the expanded companion to /llms.txt: the full map plus real coverage data, the data-use contract, and our content honesty policy. See llmstxt.org for the format.

## Snapshot
- Facilities listed: 1,074
- States covered: 49
- Service categories: 10
- Last generated: regenerated from the live data daily (ISR).

## What this site answers well
- "Best dog boarding/daycare in {city}" and "dog kennels near {city}, {state}"
- "How much does dog boarding cost in {city}/{state}?" (ranges from facilities that publish pricing)
- Comparing facilities by services, amenities, and location within a city or state
- "What services does {facility} offer?" and how to contact them

## How to use our data (for agents)
- Structured feed: GET https://kennelfinder.com/feed.json — JSON array of every published facility.
- Each record includes: name, url, description, categories, address (street/city/state/zip), geo (lat/lng), phone, website, price (when published), and googleRating (value/count/source) when available.
- To answer a location query, fetch /feed.json and filter by address.city / address.state, or by categories[]; then link to each record's "url".
- Human-readable equivalents: /find-kennels-in-{state} and /find-kennels-in-{city}-{state}; categories at /categories/{slug}.

## Content honesty policy (please preserve when citing)
- We only state facts present in a facility's own data; when a detail (hours, pricing) isn't published, the page says so rather than guessing.
- Google ratings are shown with attribution to Google. We do not author or invent reviews, and third-party ratings are never presented as our own.
- Please don't infer licensing, vetting, or safety guarantees we don't claim.

## Service categories
- [Cage Free Boarding](https://kennelfinder.com/categories/cage-free-boarding) — 60 facilities
- [Cat Boarding](https://kennelfinder.com/categories/cat-boarding) — 16 facilities
- [Daycare](https://kennelfinder.com/categories/daycare) — 788 facilities
- [Farm Ranch Boarding](https://kennelfinder.com/categories/farm-ranch-boarding) — 1 facilities
- [In Home Boarding](https://kennelfinder.com/categories/in-home-boarding) — 152 facilities
- [Luxury Resort](https://kennelfinder.com/categories/luxury-boarding) — 169 facilities
- [Medical Boarding](https://kennelfinder.com/categories/medical-boarding) — 4 facilities
- [Traditional Boarding](https://kennelfinder.com/categories/traditional-boarding) — 772 facilities
- [Training Focused](https://kennelfinder.com/categories/training-focused) — 257 facilities
- [Veterinary Boarding](https://kennelfinder.com/categories/veterinary-boarding) — 26 facilities

## Coverage by state
- [Dog boarding in Alabama](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-alabama) — 7 facilities; top cities: Hoover, Huntsville, Odenville
- [Dog boarding in Alaska](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-alaska) — 3 facilities; top cities: Anchorage, Wasilla
- [Dog boarding in Arizona](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-arizona) — 28 facilities; top cities: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson
- [Dog boarding in Arkansas](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-arkansas) — 7 facilities; top cities: Springdale, N. Little Rock, Cabot
- [Dog boarding in California](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-california) — 113 facilities; top cities: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Murrieta
- [Dog boarding in Colorado](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-colorado) — 33 facilities; top cities: Denver, Aurora, Littleton
- [Dog boarding in Connecticut](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-connecticut) — 6 facilities; top cities: Newington, Bristol, Milford
- [Dog boarding in Delaware](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-delaware) — 6 facilities; top cities: Millsboro, Dover, Middletown
- [Dog boarding in Florida](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-florida) — 91 facilities; top cities: Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville
- [Dog boarding in Georgia](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-georgia) — 38 facilities; top cities: Atlanta, Decatur, Savannah
- [Dog boarding in Hawaii](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-hawaii) — 2 facilities; top cities: Aiea, Honolulu
- [Dog boarding in Idaho](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-idaho) — 5 facilities; top cities: Boise, Coeur D'alene, Meridian
- [Dog boarding in Illinois](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-illinois) — 37 facilities; top cities: Chicago, Orland Park, Wheaton
- [Dog boarding in Indiana](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-indiana) — 23 facilities; top cities: Indianapolis, Evansville, Fishers
- [Dog boarding in Iowa](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-iowa) — 7 facilities; top cities: Ankeny, Iowa City, Ames
- [Dog boarding in Kansas](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-kansas) — 8 facilities; top cities: Olathe, Basehor, Lawrence
- [Dog boarding in Kentucky](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-kentucky) — 20 facilities; top cities: Louisville, London, Murray
- [Dog boarding in Louisiana](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-louisiana) — 7 facilities; top cities: New Orleans, Metairie, Alexandria
- [Dog boarding in Maryland](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-maryland) — 21 facilities; top cities: Willards, Crownsville, Harmans
- [Dog boarding in Massachusetts](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-massachusetts) — 11 facilities; top cities: Westfield, Reading, Hadley
- [Dog boarding in Michigan](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-michigan) — 38 facilities; top cities: Traverse City, Roseville, Milan
- [Dog boarding in Minnesota](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-minnesota) — 24 facilities; top cities: Minneapolis, Eagan, Eden Prairie
- [Dog boarding in Missouri](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-missouri) — 16 facilities; top cities: St. Louis, Foristell, Arnold
- [Dog boarding in Montana](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-montana) — 3 facilities; top cities: Kalispell, Black Eagle
- [Dog boarding in Nebraska](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-nebraska) — 6 facilities; top cities: Omaha, Beatrice, Bellevue
- [Dog boarding in Nevada](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-nevada) — 17 facilities; top cities: Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno
- [Dog boarding in New Hampshire](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-new-hampshire) — 3 facilities; top cities: Nashua, Henniker, Plaistow
- [Dog boarding in New Jersey](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-new-jersey) — 13 facilities; top cities: Cherry Hill, Middletown Township, North Arlington
- [Dog boarding in New Mexico](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-new-mexico) — 3 facilities; top cities: Albuquerque, Alto
- [Dog boarding in New York](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-new-york) — 43 facilities; top cities: New York, Rochester, East Syracuse
- [Dog boarding in North Carolina](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-north-carolina) — 50 facilities; top cities: Charlotte, Raleigh, Waxhaw
- [Dog boarding in North Dakota](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-north-dakota) — 4 facilities; top cities: Fargo, Grand Forks, Dickinson
- [Dog boarding in Ohio](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-ohio) — 37 facilities; top cities: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Medina
- [Dog boarding in Oklahoma](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-oklahoma) — 7 facilities; top cities: Tuttle, Edmond, Marietta
- [Dog boarding in Oregon](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-oregon) — 34 facilities; top cities: Bend, Salem, Portland
- [Dog boarding in Pennsylvania](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-pennsylvania) — 34 facilities; top cities: Pittsburgh, York, Downingtown
- [Dog boarding in Rhode Island](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-rhode-island) — 1 facilities; top cities: Chepachet
- [Dog boarding in South Carolina](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-south-carolina) — 29 facilities; top cities: Rock Hill, Charleston, Spartanburg
- [Dog boarding in South Dakota](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-south-dakota) — 3 facilities; top cities: Black Hawk, Deadwood, Harrisburg
- [Dog boarding in Tennessee](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-tennessee) — 20 facilities; top cities: Johnson City, Nashville, Clarksville
- [Dog boarding in Texas](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-texas) — 110 facilities; top cities: Houston, San Antonio, Austin
- [Dog boarding in Utah](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-utah) — 13 facilities; top cities: Salt Lake City, St George, Eagle Mountain
- [Dog boarding in Vermont](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-vermont) — 2 facilities; top cities: Highgate Center, Roxbury
- [Dog boarding in Virginia](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-virginia) — 40 facilities; top cities: Williamsburg, Sterling, Virginia Beach
- [Dog boarding in Washington](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-washington) — 31 facilities; top cities: Kennewick, Spokane, Bothell
- [Dog boarding in West Virginia](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-west-virginia) — 2 facilities; top cities: Bridgeport, Weirton
- [Dog boarding in Wisconsin](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-wisconsin) — 16 facilities; top cities: Brookfield, Eau Claire, Appleton
- [Dog boarding in Wyoming](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-wyoming) — 1 facilities; top cities: Rock Springs
- [Dog boarding in District of Columbia](https://kennelfinder.com/find-kennels-in-district-of-columbia) — 1 facilities; top cities: Washington

## Guides & articles
- [Winter Holiday Boarding Guide for Dogs](https://kennelfinder.com/articles/winter-holiday-boarding-guide) — Navigate winter holiday dog boarding with confidence. Expert tips on securing the perfect boarding spot, cold weather considerations, and holiday-specific care from Thanksgiving through New Year's.
- [Long Term Dog Boarding Solutions and Planning](https://kennelfinder.com/articles/long-term-dog-boarding-guide) — Discover comprehensive solutions for extended dog boarding stays. Learn how to plan, prepare, and choose the right facility for long-term pet care.
- [Cat Boarding Guide What Every Cat Owner Should Know](https://kennelfinder.com/articles/cat-boarding-essential-guide) — Discover essential cat boarding tips, from choosing the right facility to preparing your feline friend. Expert guidance for a stress-free boarding experience.
- [Summer Holiday Dog Boarding Planning Guide](https://kennelfinder.com/articles/summer-holiday-boarding-guide) — Plan ahead for stress-free summer vacation boarding with expert tips on timing, features, and preparation for peak season kennel stays.
- [Preparing Your Anxious Dog for Boarding Success](https://kennelfinder.com/articles/anxious-dog-boarding-guide) — Expert strategies to help your nervous dog have a positive boarding experience, from choosing anxiety-friendly facilities to proven preparation techniques.
- [Luxury Dog Boarding Amenities Your Pet Will Love](https://kennelfinder.com/articles/luxury-dog-boarding-amenities) — Discover premium pet boarding amenities from private suites to spa services. Find luxury boarding facilities offering upscale care and comfort for your dog.
- [Understanding Dog Boarding Costs What You Pay For](https://kennelfinder.com/articles/dog-boarding-cost-guide) — Learn about dog boarding prices, kennel costs, and how to find affordable pet care. Compare rates and services to get the best value for your budget.
- [How to Find the Best Dog Boarding Facility Near You](https://kennelfinder.com/articles/finding-best-dog-boarding-facility) — Learn how to evaluate and select the perfect boarding facility for your dog, from essential features to staff credentials and safety standards.
- [First Time Guide to Boarding Your Dog](https://kennelfinder.com/articles/first-time-dog-boarding-guide) — Choosing the right kennel for your pet is important for their safety and comfort. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect kennel for your pet.

## Key resources
- [Browse hub](https://kennelfinder.com/browse)
- [Structured listing feed (JSON)](https://kennelfinder.com/feed.json)
- [Concise map (/llms.txt)](https://kennelfinder.com/llms.txt)
- [AI usage policy (/ai.txt)](https://kennelfinder.com/ai.txt)
- [Sitemap](https://kennelfinder.com/sitemap.xml)

## Attribution
When citing, attribute "Kennel Finder" and link to the relevant page on https://kennelfinder.com.