The pet boarding services market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for pet boarding services has observed robust growth in the past few years. It is projected to expand from $6.96 billion in 2024 to $7.51 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
Factors such as increasing pet ownership, rising urbanization, augmenting disposable income, a surge in dual-income households, and proliferation of pet care services and outlets are largely contributing to this growth during the historic period.
The pet boarding services market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for a robust growth in the pet boarding services market in the coming years, with the market predicted to reach $10 billion by 2029, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%.
The surge anticipated in the forecast period can be linked to a rising demand for high-end and bespoke pet care services, an increase in pet-friendly travel necessitating boarding services, an elderly pet demographic in need of specialized lodging, regulatory advancements improving service trustworthiness and quality, and a growing consumer awareness surrounding pet psychological health resulting in improved boarding experiences. Significant trends for the forecast period consist of the proliferation of booking platforms based on mobile apps, tailored pet wellness schemes, the adoption of intelligent pet wearables designed for immediate health monitoring, the introduction of pet behavior modification programs as well as the fusion of veterinary services with boarding facilities for superior care.
The pet boarding services market is anticipated to flourish due to the rising costs for non-medical veterinary services. Activities that comprise non-medical veterinary services, which do not include medical procedures or treatments, are pet care services like grooming, boarding, training, and daycare. The increasing expenses for these services are fueled by the rise in pet ownership, enhanced disposable incomes, and a growing emphasis on pet wellness and comfort. Pet boarding services guarantee the safety and comfort of pets in the absence of their owners, thus focusing on their overall wellness without the need for medical intervention. For example, the American Pet Products Association, a non-profit organization based in the US, reported that in April 2024, expenditure on services like pet grooming, dog walking, and boarding climbed to $12.6 billion in 2023 from $11.4 billion in 2022. Hence, a surge in the consumption of non-medical veterinary services will catalyze the growth of the pet boarding services market.
The pet boarding services market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Service Type: Group Play Sessions, Exercise, Poolside Daycare, Pet Sitting, Other Service Types
2) By Care Type: Long Term, Short Term
3) By Pet Type: Dogs, Cats, Other Pet Types
Subsegments:
1) By Group Play Sessions: Socialization Activities, Interactive Play With Other Pets, Supervised Group Playtime, Age-Group Specific Play Sessions
2) By Exercise: Daily Walks, Running Sessions, Fitness And Agility Training, Structured Exercise Plans
3) By Poolside Daycare: Swimming Sessions, Water Therapy For Pets, Playtime In Pet-Friendly Pools, Hydrotherapy Services
4) By Pet Sitting: In-Home Pet Sitting, Overnight Pet Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Medication Administration Services
5) By Other Service Types: Grooming And Bathing Services, Training and Behavioral Services, Pet Spa Treatments, Nail Clipping And Ear Cleaning, Special Dietary Meals And Feeding Services
In an attempt to streamline processes, enhance service provision and bolster customer experience, dominant entities in the pet boarding services industry are focusing on incorporating community involvement solutions like flexible swapping platforms into their operations. These platforms enable individuals to access dog boarding services tailored to their specific needs. This could be anything from a brief weekend trip to a long-term holiday, giving people the opportunity to connect with others in need of dog-sitting services and find the ideal match by offering flexibility in terms of duration and frequency. Case in point, WoofyClub Inc., a prominent American dog boarding services enterprise, unveiled a novel application in July 2023 aimed at revolutionising dog boarding, sitting, and daycare services. The app facilitates the search for and exchange of local dog care services, and provides users with a cost-effective and flexible alternative to the traditional options available. It also address common concerns like expensive charges and questionable kennel conditions by linking users to trusted local dog families. Among its notable features are its flexible swapping options, detailed dog profiles, smooth communication, and round-the-clock customer support. The primary goal of the app is to allay pet owners' concerns and guarantee that dogs receive top-tier care while in a loving, home-like setting.
Major companies operating in the pet boarding services market are include:
•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.