Updated On: 16 October, 2023 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Devanshi Doshi
Here’s a tried-and-test list of boarding homes for pet parents keen to find happy, safe places to keep their furry children while on holiday

Pets relax at k9nick Dog Resort’s outdoor play area; (right) A German shepherd sits by his toys at Smart Canines
I left my shih-tzus, Heaven, 7 and Scotch, 3, at k9nick’s Dog Boarding Resort when I was travelling out of town for two days. I was worried because it was the first time I was leaving them at a boarding home, but the staff was understanding and empathetic and sent me videos from time to time to show me what my pets were up to. It was in the monsoon, so I was worried that they would not be well groomed by the time I returned. But I was pleasantly surprised when they were handed back. They were all clean and in good spirits, having been given a bath.
Bhupen Patel
AT k9nick Dog Boarding and Training Resort, Cocohut, Madh Island, Malad West.
CALL 9699580485
COST Rs 1,000 onwards per day
BOW WOW FACTOR 5,000 sq ft grass and mud play area
The staff at Smart Canines was friendly and helpful when I approached them about boarding my four-year-old golden retriever Scooby at their facility. As a pet parent, I was naturally concerned about how food will be managed but from what I could tell through the timely updates that were sent to me, Scooby loved the food there. They also take the pets for timely walks. I’m glad I was able to find a place that kept both me and Scooby stress-free for the seven days that I was away.
Suvarna Kale
AT Smart Canines, Bhendipada, Yeoor, Thane West.
CALL 9732011110
COST Rs 1,000 per day
BOW WOW FACTOR Hillside location, less pollution facility