Small Kennel Software

Dog Boarding Software for Small Kennels

Purpose-built for facilities under 20 runs. See every kennel, every dog, every night — without spreadsheet chaos.

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73%
of small kennels manage bookings via phone and paper
$180
average revenue per boarding stay in the US
20
runs fully visible in a single grid view
100%
of stays linked to vaccination status automatically

Why Small Kennels Need Dedicated Software

A 10-run kennel at 75% occupancy generates real revenue — but loses it fast to overbooking mistakes, missed deposit collections, or a dog that shows up with expired vaccines. The cost of one bad incident (a kennel cough outbreak, a double-booked run) can equal months of software fees.

Animal Friends OS gives small kennels a visual run grid, automated intake checklists, and vaccine alerts — the exact tools that prevent those expensive mistakes.

The Kennel Run Grid

Your runs are laid out in a visual grid. Each cell shows the dog currently assigned, their check-in and check-out dates, and any care notes. At a glance you can see which runs open up tomorrow, which dogs have outstanding balances, and which owners have not confirmed pickup.

Intake That Catches Problems Before They Walk In

Every boarding reservation triggers an intake checklist: vaccination status verified, emergency contact collected, feeding instructions captured, medication schedule logged. If a required vaccine is expired, the system flags it before the dog is confirmed — giving you time to ask the owner to provide updated records.

Core Boarding Features

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Visual Run Grid
All runs in one view. Occupancy, check-in dates, and notes at a glance.
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Vaccine Tracking
Auto-flag expired or missing vaccines before a stay is confirmed.
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Deposit Collection
Require deposits at booking. Track balances and collect at checkout.
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Photo Updates
Send owners a daily photo. Builds trust and drives repeat bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What boarding features does Animal Friends OS include?
Kennel run grid with live occupancy, check-in and check-out workflows, deposit collection, vaccine expiration tracking, daily care notes, and photo sharing with pet owners.
How does the kennel grid work?
You set up your runs once — naming each one and assigning a size/type. The grid view shows which runs are occupied, which are available, and which dogs are checking in or out today.
Can I block out runs for cleaning or maintenance?
Yes. Any run can be manually blocked for cleaning days, repairs, or quarantine — it will not appear as available for booking during that period.
Does it track vaccine requirements automatically?
Yes. You set your facility's vaccine requirements and the system flags any pet whose records are expired or missing before the stay begins.

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