Who we are

Pet boarding and daycare,

reimagined for Aussie fur-families

At Kip, we’re not a traditional dog boarding kennel or cattery. Creating happy staycations and daycare days for your furry friends is what we’re all about.

We know there’s nowhere as special as home, so we strive to make our pet resorts and daycares the next best thing; safe, active and caring places where every paw-sonality is treated as an individual.

With pet boarding locations across Australia, the happiness of your furry family member is our number one priority.

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Dog Boarding
Cat Boarding
Doggy Daycare
Grooming

What We Do

Dog Boarding

Keeping your four-legged friend happy, active and safe is what dog boarding with us is all about. Every Kip trip at our dog hotel comes with tailored activities, premium food and a best-in-class room with all the creature comforts. Pet boarding Australian pet owners can trust - that's Kip.

In NSW, QLD & SA
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Cat Boarding

The happiness of your cat is what drives us at Kip. They'll be treated to 5-star service in their comfy accommodation, and can bask in fresh air in our secure sun-lit courtyard or curl up in our luxurious living room-style space.

In NSW, QLD & SA
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Doggy Daycare

When the family’s at work or out for the day, your pooch can still play with their pals. At Kip dog daycare we provide fun activities, social time and cuddles, making for happy dogs all day long.

In Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart
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Grooming

At Kip we're paw-ssionate about pampering. Every dog boarding stay with us includes a warm hydrobath so your four legged friend comes home feeling fresh.

Just wanted to say Thank you all so much for showing Ellie that her holidays with Kip Hunter ‘Happy Stays’ are so much fun. We loved receiving daily videos of Ellie and helped us enjoy our holiday as well knowing that she was so well looked after and having fun. All the staff are so very helpful and having Ellie picked up and bought home was a blessing, as she is only 1 year old and we were a little cautious of how she would go on her first stay but she has come home happy and relaxed. Thanks once again to everyone who helped Ellie enjoy her first holiday stay.

Ellie M

Ellie M

10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere for their best mate. We have been sending our Fergus to doggy daycare for over a year now and he is always treated with the utmost care and respect and treated like royalty. Plenty of playtime and socialising with the other pups and staff. Even the odd daytime photo and update of what he's been up to. He always looks forward to Daycare Day.

Fergus

Fergus

Our dog Gethin (Labrador cross) loves it! Staff are always friendly and he is always excited when we pull up to drop him off! Always comes home tired after he's had a busy day playing.

Gethin

Gethin

Hiccups stay with these guys was beyond amazing! These guys go above and beyond for your fur babies. I have recommended them for all my friends and family and will be going with them from now on when we need her looked after.

Hiccups

Hiccups

It is rare to find an ethical, well managed dog boarding facility, especially one which genuinely caters for dogs with special needs and doesn't "dog stack". Our dog(s) have been staying since 2007 and continue to do so.

Liesl

Liesl

They have the most up to date facilities and these were spotlessly clean, no matter the time of day. Our 2 cats were well looked after. They had heating in winter, a lounge, TV, you name it. Summer was the same, with cool air conditioning. What wasn't to love.

Lilli and Bella

Lilli and Bella

Millie just loves us going away...so that she can visit Kip for her holiday! As soon as we turn into the driveway, her tail is wagging & she can't wait to get out of the car!! The staff are all so wonderfully friendly (to us humans but especially our dog) & the regular video updates are a special touch. THANKS guys for treating our fur baby like we do!

Millie B

Millie B

I can’t speak highly enough of this dog daycare. Our pup Olly just loves spending time here. The ladies take such good care of him and we can tell they treat all the pups like their own. Olly adores the staff just as much as he loves playing all day with the other pups. It has been so worthwhile for us, and has really helped Olly learn to play and respond calmly to other dogs. We wouldn’t take him anywhere else!

Olly

Olly

We have been going to Kip for nearly 2 years now and we love it. The staff are amazing and love and treat our boys as if they were their own. We couldn’t be happier with the care we receive, and we feel like we are part of the Kip family, not just another customer.

Rocky and Casper

Rocky and Casper

WHAT WE DO

What is doggy daycare?

We're glad you asked!

On top of providing leading pet boarding Australia-wide, Kip are also leading the way in dog daycare across the country. There’s nothing better than knowing your furry family member is active, safe and happily playing with their pals while you’re at work or out for the day. At Kip doggy daycare, your furball will be treated to fun activities in an engaging environment with plenty of social time and cuddles from our team of highly-trained animal experts.

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What is doggy daycare? We're glad you asked!

Why choose Kip?

Because we put your furry friend first

Boarding made better

Boarding made better

Staycations reimagined – not your traditional dog boarding kennel or cattery

Paw-sonal service

Paw-sonal service

Our team of animal lovers and experts offer around-the-clock care

Perfect play days

Perfect play days

Safe spaces to enjoy, from play zones to the great outdoors

Happy Customers

It is rare to find an ethical, well managed dog boarding facility, especially one which genuinely caters for dogs with special needs and doesn't "dog stack". Our dog(s) have been staying since 2007 and continue to do so.

Liesl

Liesl

We have been going to Kip for nearly 2 years now and we love it. The staff are amazing and love and treat our boys as if they were their own. We couldn’t be happier with the care we receive, and we feel like we are part of the Kip family, not just another customer.

Rocky and Casper

Rocky and Casper

They have the most up to date facilities and these were spotlessly clean, no matter the time of day. Our 2 cats were well looked after. They had heating in winter, a lounge, TV, you name it. Summer was the same, with cool air conditioning. What wasn't to love.

Lilli and Bella

Lilli and Bella

10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere for their best mate. We have been sending our Fergus to doggy daycare for over a year now and he is always treated with the utmost care and respect and treated like royalty. Plenty of playtime and socialising with the other pups and staff. Even the odd daytime photo and update of what he's been up to. He always looks forward to Daycare Day.

Fergus

Fergus

Millie just loves us going away...so that she can visit Kip for her holiday! As soon as we turn into the driveway, her tail is wagging & she can't wait to get out of the car!! The staff are all so wonderfully friendly (to us humans but especially our dog) & the regular video updates are a special touch. THANKS guys for treating our fur baby like we do!

Millie B

Millie B

Hiccups stay with these guys was beyond amazing! These guys go above and beyond for your fur babies. I have recommended them for all my friends and family and will be going with them from now on when we need her looked after.

Hiccups

Hiccups

Frequently Asked Questions

Pet boarding at Kip includes a lodging facility for your special friend. Kip’s pet boarding facilities are available for dogs and cats of all sizes, providing a high level of care and attention for an overnight or extended stay while you’re away or unable to have your pet at home. Also known as pet hotels, pet resorts, boarding kennels, and catteries, pet boarding is essentially an accommodation solution for your pet and will include a comfortable bed and room, daily meals, plenty of playtime, and best of all - other furry friends for your pet to hang out with.

The main reasons that people choose to use pet boarding services include holidays and vacations, renovations to a property, or short stays while a family moves house or relocates. The advantage of using a boarding kennel over a pet sitter is that your special friend will go to a dedicated location with other dogs and cats, where they will receive the same level of care and attention that they are used to receiving at home.

Doggy day care is exactly what it sounds like – a day care for your dog! For many of us leading busy lives, it can be hard to provide daily walks, socialisation, and constant supervision of our beloved pets. Particularly if you have to go into work every day, it can be hard to make sure your pet is having as much fun at home as they would be if you were able to spend the day with them.

As such, Kip’s day care facilities provide the perfect setting to provide daytime care for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Dog day-care includes morning and afternoon play sessions, quiet time to recharge, tasty treats as rewards throughout the day, and full, constant supervision from our dog-loving day care trainers and experts. You can simply drop off your little friend in the morning on the way to the office, and pick them up once they’re all tuckered out!

At Kip Happy Stays, we have pet boarding facilities across Australia, exclusively providing boarding for dogs and cats. Whether you're after a dog kennel in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or anywhere in between - we've got you covered.

Boarding costs vary spending on the length of the stay, type of room, and location/boarding site and will include a play area, meals, and treats, and a spacious sleeping area for your pet to come back to each night. Daily, your pet will receive one-on-one playtime or snuggles with a dedicated Kip team member, and free time with other pets of a similar temperament.

Yes – your dog or cat will need to be vaccinated for pet boarding and day care services at Kip. Across all Kip centres and kennels, safety of all pets and people remain the number one priority. As such, we request that all pets are up to date with their latest vaccinations and are in good health before visiting or staying with Kip.

For day care, we require all dogs over 16 weeks to have a current vaccination (C5 or equivalent), be wormed, and treated for fleas. Your local day care will also need to see proof of current vaccination, either by a vaccination certificate or veterinary approved blood titre test result. For more information on vaccinations required for Kip’s services, get in touch with our friendly team today on 1800 951 926 or by emailing [email protected].

Absolutely! Kip members can benefit from discounts across day care services, retail products, dog training, dog wash services, and transportation services where applicable. If you have more than one pet, you can use your membership for all of your dogs.

Absolutely. Safety is at the core of everything that we do – our primary goal is to ensure that your pet is safe, happy, and comfortable; whether they are staying with us for a day, or an extended holiday.

The Kip team at each pet boarding facility has years of experience in caring for pets all of all shapes and sizes, and will conduct daily health and weight checks to ensure the health of your furry friend. Our network of local vets are always on call, and are available to provide round-the-clock care if required in our pet resorts.

Each boarding kennel has been designed to welcome dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes and ensure they are safe throughout their stay. We encourage every pet parent to visit our accommodation before booking in to inspect the facilities, get their furry friend to feel comfortable in the space, and have confidence in Kip’s ability to provide the same level of care received at home.

Yes! If your pet has specific food they need to have, or is on medication, we can make sure they stick to these parameters while boarding at Kip.

For medication administration, simply pack your pet’s medication in a well-labelled container and let our helpful boarding team know. We’ll carefully care for and administer all medicine as per the vet’s instructions. We charge $5/ day for the preparation and administration of medication for pets under our care.

For dietary requirements, you are more than welcome to pack your pet’s own food if you’d like. We provide only the highest quality, premium cuisines for dogs and cats as part of the service, but understand if you’d like to stick to the same diet. If you do choose to bring your own food, please ensure it’s well labelled.