PET DAYCARE AND BOARDING IN SPRINGFIELD, MO
Happy Tails Doggie Daycare and Boarding is centered around providing physical and social enrichment tailored to your pet’s needs. We aim to make your dog feel right at home, whether staying in one of our suites for a week or spending the day with their friends in daycare.
We’re highly attentive to how our doggie daycare guests respond to their environment, so we tailor our services as much as possible to raise their comfort level and make Happy Tails Doggie Daycare and Boarding a place they’ll be excited to return to.
Secure a doggie daycare or boarding reservation today!
Spaces fill up fast.
Doggie Daycare
$28 per day
(Monday – Friday only)
*+$20 for each additional dog
Full Day & Night Boarding
$40 per day including overnight
*+$25 for each additional dog
Boarding AM pickup – no charge
Boarding PM pickup – daycare charge will apply
Kennel Food
If your pet requires our in-house food during their, stay, a $2 fee per day will be added to your bill to cover the cost.
Cat Boarding
$28 per day including overnight
Cancellation Policy
48 hour-cancellation policy for all daycare and boarding services. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled service will be subject to a charge of 100% of the scheduled service fee.
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Benefits of Boarding Your Dog or Cat with Happy Tails
Our pet boarding and daycare facility has many distinct features that make for an environment conducive to the well-being of dogs and cats. This includes:
- Spacious boarding suites for both dogs and cats in separate areas
- Three indoor and three outdoor play areas for dogs, with playgroups separated by size and personality
- A cat-only room complete with upstairs/downstairs suites for more active play
- Horizontal suites for cats that may have arthritis or other mobility issues (as opposed to the typical upstairs/downstairs-style suite)*
- Fresh water and stainless steel food and water bowls
- Indoor companion kennels that allow for healthy interaction
- Group play sessions for boarding dogs
- Clean, comfy bedding that is changed out daily
*If your cat would do best in one of our horizontal cat suites, please request one before their boarding appointment so we can reserve one for you.
Call us at (417) 881-8644 to use our dog and cat boarding service today.
Does My Dog Need to be Evaluated for Boarding?
Yes, all dogs must complete a Daycare Evaluation Day before being eligible for boarding. This initial visit allows our staff to get to know your dog’s personality, energy level, and play style to ensure a good fit with our playgroups.
We’ve found that dogs who go through a longer introduction period tend to have a smoother transition. A slower, more gradual integration gives your pet time to settle in, become familiar with our environment, and be introduced to the pack at their own pace. This also allows our trained staff to carefully observe and assess their level of comfort, ensuring the best match for play group.
Our top priority is creating a safe, fun, and stress-free experience for every dog in our care.
Can I Bring Toys and Bedding for My Dog from Home?
Yes, we encourage you to bring a few of your pet’s personal items for their stay. Our goal is to make your pet feel comfortable while boarding with us, and having something that smells like you, can make them feel like they are at home. We recommend bringing your pet’s food (and medications if needed.) We can offer Purina Chicken & Rice dry food, and Purina Beef & Rice wet kennel food if you do not supply their food, at an additional cost of $2 per day. Please label all of your pet’s belongings with their full name and keep food in sealed baggies or Tupperware. Any medications are required to be in their original containers.
Maintaining a Healthy Cat and Dog Daycare Environment
All dogs and cats staying at Happy Tails must be vaccinated at least three days before boarding or attending daycare with us. They also need to be up-to-date with their annual parasite testing. All dogs six months or older must be spayed or neutered for daycare or boarding.
Required Vaccines
- Rabies vaccine
- Distemper-parvo (DHPP)
- Bordetella
- Negative fecal test within the last year
Cats
- Rabies vaccine
- FVRCP vaccine
- Negative fecal test within the last year
Out of state animal requirements
- Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI):
A legible record made on an official form of the state of origin, issued by an accredited licensed veterinarian.
The official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection states that the animal(s) are free of visible signs of contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, each pet described by species, breed, sex, and age. All animals must be individually identified and listed on the (CVI)
- If you don’t have the (CVI) we require a wellness exam done by a veterinarian in Missouri.