Top 10 Pet Boarding Facilities in Chennai: Verified & Trusted (2026)

Leaving your pet behind shouldn’t be stressful. But finding a boarding facility in Chennai that’s truly safe, clean, and attentive? That takes research. Gully Tails has done it for you. Here’s our verified list of the Top 10 pet boarding facilities in Chennai for 2026 — with locations, timings, key features, and who each place is best suited for.

HOW WE RANKED THIS LIST

• check_circleGoogle / Justdial rating 4.3 stars or above
• check_circleVerified reviews from real pet parents (200+ reviews preferred)
• check_circleFacilities: AC kennels, CCTV, 24/7 supervision, vet on call
• check_circleHygiene, individual feeding, daily photo/video updates to owners
• check_circleCoverage across Chennai — ECR, Panaiyur, Adyar, Anna Nagar, Keelakattalai, Velachery, Tambaram, and more

1. GINGER’S PET STAY

Area: 3, VGP South, SH 49, Panaiyur, Chennai – 600119 (East Coast Road) Boarding Timings: Open all 7 days — confirm drop-off / pick-up slot by call Vet on Call: Available Open on Saturday: Yes | Open on Sunday: Yes Accepts: Dogs

Why it’s ranked: Established in 2019, Ginger’s Pet Stay is consistently rated Chennai’s top dog boarding destination. Run by Jennifer and Murali, the facility features AC kennels, air purifiers in every room, two spacious lawns, a swimming pool, and CCTV throughout. Every kennel is cleaned and mopped daily. Owners receive daily video and photo updates, and the team goes out of their way for fussy eaters or anxious dogs. Reviewers praise the personalised attention, hygiene standards, and the sheer happiness of their dogs during and after their stay.

2. HARLEY & ME

Area: 12A, Sunrise Avenue, Akkarai, East Coast Road, Chennai – 600119 Boarding Timings: Open all 7 days — confirm by call Vet on Call: Available Open on Saturday: Yes | Open on Sunday: Yes Accepts: Dogs

Why it’s ranked: Founded in 2013, Harley & Me is Chennai’s most iconic pet resort — a 14,000 sq ft property with a 4,000 sq ft house surrounded by a massive lawn, swimming pool, spa, grooming parlour, and a dedicated pet café with a bespoke doggie menu (honey chicken, boneless lollipops, and no sugar or salt). Cage-free boarding for up to 35 dogs at a time. Annual membership plans are available for regular visitors. Praised by ThreeBestRated.in for its exceptional all-round care and premium facility standards.

3. HOSTEL FOR DOGS

Area: Keelakattalai, Chennai (est. 2013 — confirm exact address by call) Boarding Timings: Open all 7 days — confirm by call Vet on Call: Available Open on Saturday: Yes | Open on Sunday: Yes Accepts: Dogs & Cats

Why it’s ranked: Established in 2013, Hostel For Dogs is one of Chennai’s most experienced and recognised boarding centres, recommended by ThreeBestRated.in for 2026. Featuring climate-controlled AC kennels, indoor and outdoor play areas under tree shade, and a green, hygienic environment. Offers freshly cooked meals (chicken rice, egg rice, curd rice, vegetable rice) as per owner preference. Also provides medicated bathing, tick removal, nail clipping, and grooming services on-site. A trusted full-care facility for both short and long stays.

4. SANCHU ANIMAL HOSPITAL — BOARDING

Areas: Adyar | Anna Nagar | Palavakkam | Nungambakkam | Velachery — 5 branches Boarding Timings: Open 24 hours — all 7 days Vet on Call: 24/7 in-house vets across all branches Open on Saturday: Yes | Open on Sunday: Yes Accepts: Dogs, Cats & Birds

Why it’s ranked: Sanchu Animal Hospital’s 24/7 multi-speciality network offers hospital-grade boarding across 5 Chennai branches. Boarding is conducted under direct veterinary supervision — making it the top choice for pets on medication, recovering from procedures, or with chronic conditions. Individual boarding for cats and dogs, pet spa and salon on-site, grooming, and a pet supermarket. Staff are praised for going well above and beyond — including personally picking up pets in emergencies. Unmatched medical safety net citywide.

5. JP PET SPECIALITY HOSPITAL — BOARDING

Area: No. 30, 1st Cross St, Bakthavatchalam Nagar, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, Chennai – 600020 Boarding Timings: Open all 7 days — confirm slot by call Vet on Call: Available (40+ years of veterinary experience on-site) Open on Saturday: Yes | Open on Sunday: Yes (10 AM – 2 PM) Accepts: Dogs, Cats, Exotic Pets, Birds & Rabbits

Why it’s ranked: Founded in 1988 by Prof. Dr. R. Jayaprakash (41+ years experience), JP Pet Speciality Hospital offers boarding as part of its comprehensive pet care ecosystem. Features a pet spa, swimming pool, pet taxi, and holiday home services alongside full hospital diagnostics. Particularly noted for welcoming exotic species — rabbits, rodents, reptiles, and birds — with specialist care. Ambulance service available Mon–Sat. One of the few boarding facilities in Chennai with a dedicated swimming pool and over 50 vets and paramedics on staff.

6. SKS VETERINARY HOSPITAL — BOARDING

Areas: Abiramapuram (HQ) | Chromepet | Kottivakkam | Valasaravakkam | 12+ branches Boarding Timings: Open all 7 days at select branches; 24/7 emergency cover Vet on Call: 40+ vets, 120+ team members across the chain Open on Saturday: Yes | Open on Sunday: Yes (morning) Accepts: Dogs & Cats

Why it’s ranked: SKS Veterinary Hospital, Chennai’s largest vet chain (est. 2003), provides boarding under full clinical supervision across multiple city branches. Boarding guests benefit from the same cardiology, oncology, orthopaedic, dental, and diagnostic capabilities as their hospital patients. Professional grooming, medicated bathing, flea/tick control, and prescription diet management available during every stay.

7. PAWSPACE PET BOARDING

Area: Home-based boarding — verified hosts across Chennai; book via PawSpace app Boarding Timings: Flexible — book via PawSpace app (24/7 queries) Vet on Call: Platform support available Open on Saturday: Yes | Open on Sunday: Yes Accepts: Dogs & Cats

Why it’s ranked: PawSpace is Chennai’s most popular home-boarding platform, offering cage-free stays in real homes with personalised feeding routines, regular walks, and daily photo/video updates. Boarding hosts are trained, verified, and match pets by temperament. Reviews highlight the platform’s ability to find the perfect host even for anxious, reactive, or breed-specific pets. A 26-day Lab boarding, multiple shih tzu stays, and emergency same-day placements have all been praised by Chennai pet parents.

8. THEPETNEST CHENNAI

Areas: Adyar | T Nagar | Velachery | Anna Nagar | Tambaram | ECR | Nungambakkam | Chromepet — citywide Boarding Timings: 24/7 care; booking via platform Vet on Call: 24/7 platform support + vet cover per eligible booking Open on Saturday: Yes | Open on Sunday: Yes Accepts: Dogs & Cats

Why it’s ranked: ThePetNest connects Chennai pet parents with screened, background-checked boarding hosts and sitters across all major city neighbourhoods. Offers 24/7 surveillance, personalised care, daily updates, and eligible vet cover per booking. Covers both the ECR corridor and Central/North Chennai areas including Anna Nagar, Nungambakkam, and Chromepet. Straightforward online booking with local support. Trusted by pet parents looking for reliable, home-style care without the stress of kennel environments.

9. DOG HOUSE CHENNAI

Area: 438/2, Sarath Kandigai, Pammadukulam, Red Hills, Chennai – 600062 Boarding Timings: Open all 7 days — confirm by call Vet on Call: Available Open on Saturday: Yes | Open on Sunday: Yes Accepts: Dogs

Why it’s ranked: Dog House Chennai is a trusted boarding facility in the Red Hills area of North Chennai, offering a full suite of services including swimming, spaying and neutering, pick-up and drop, bathing, and grooming. Known for its spacious facilities and experienced caretakers in a low-density, quieter part of the city. A practical choice for pet parents in North Chennai, Ambattur, Ennore, and Tiruvottiyur who want a comprehensive facility without the long drive to ECR.

10. SNOUTERS PET CARE

Area: Home-based boarding — hosts across Chennai (Adyar, Anna Nagar, Velachery, Porur, T Nagar & more) Boarding Timings: Flexible — host-dependent; book via Snouters platform Vet on Call: Platform-level support available Open on Saturday: Yes | Open on Sunday: Yes Accepts: Dogs & Cats

Why it’s ranked: Snouters is a well-established home-boarding platform active across Chennai, connecting pet parents with verified, trusted pet sitters in real home environments. No kennels, no cages — pets stay in homes where they receive personalised care, custom feeding, and daily photo/video updates. Particularly praised for finding compatible hosts for cats and small dogs who do better in quiet home settings than in busy boarding facilities. Browse host profiles, read verified reviews, and book with confidence.

QUICK REFERENCE — WHICH BOARDING SUITS YOUR NEEDS

• check_circleSwimming Pool: Ginger’s Pet Stay, Harley & Me, JP Pet Speciality Hospital
• check_circle24/7 Vet on Premises: Sanchu Animal Hospital, SKS Veterinary Hospital (select branches)
• check_circleMedical / Post-Surgery Boarding: Sanchu Animal Hospital, SKS Veterinary Hospital, JP Pet Speciality Hospital
• check_circleLuxury / Resort-Style: Harley & Me, Ginger’s Pet Stay
• check_circleHome-Style / Cage-Free: PawSpace, Snouters, ThePetNest
• check_circleExotic Pets & Birds: JP Pet Speciality Hospital, Sanchu Animal Hospital
• check_circleECR / South Chennai: Ginger’s Pet Stay, Harley & Me
• check_circleNorth Chennai: Dog House Chennai (Red Hills)
• check_circleBudget-Friendly: Dog House Chennai, Hostel For Dogs, Snouters

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Disclaimer: Timings and details sourced from facility websites, Justdial, ThreeBestRated.in, and Google Maps as of 2026. Always call ahead to confirm availability before your travel dates.