State of the Industry: Pet Kennels/Boarding in the U.S.

Published:  July 2026 (21st Edition)

Price:  $179.00

Report Contents:  (45 pages)

Written Analysis (27 pages):

Drivers of Industry Growth

Demographics Support Premium Pet Services

Luxury Services, Daycare, and Mobile Apps Boost Pet Boarding Expenditures

Pet Boarding for Dogs vs. Cats

Number and Location of Pet Boarding Establishments

Dog Population

Cat Population

Demographic Profile of Dog Owners

Demographic Profile of Cat Owners

Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Pet Services

Consumer Price Trends for Pet Services

Industry Leaders

Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Pet Boarding Companies

Sources and Methodology (not included in page count)

Statistical Tables (15 tables):

Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., 2010-2030

Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., As a Percentage of Total Pet Industry Expenditures, 2010-2030

Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., by State, 2025

Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., Dogs vs. Cats, 2010-2030

Distribution of Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., Dogs vs. Cats, 2010-2030

Number of Pet Boarding and Grooming Establishments in the U.S., 2015-2030

Number of Pet Boarding and Grooming Establishments in the U.S., by State, 2025

Dog Population in the U.S., 2010-2030

Dog Population in the U.S., by State, 2025

Cat Population in the U.S., 2010-2030

Cat Population in the U.S., by State, 2025

Demographic Profile of Dog Owners, 2025 and 2030

Demographic Profile of Cat Owners, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Pet Services, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Services, 2010-2030

Graphs (3 graphs):

Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., 2020-2030

Distribution of Pet Kennel/Boarding Expenditures in the U.S., Dogs vs. Cats, 2025

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Pet Services, 2020-2030