Home Away Boarding Kennel
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 24 reviews · top 11% in Columbus
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 24 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #16 of 163 in Columbus
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$40 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $44$65
Below the Columbus middle price
Sources
Behind the $40
- Source
- Home Away Boarding Kennel’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding Dogs: $40 per day Second dog SAME RUN $30 per day”Open their price page ↗
Home Away Boarding Kennel is a boarding facility in Plain City, OH, offering boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 24 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #16 of 163 in Columbus. Its website lists boarding from $40 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- Boarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $40/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Columbus
- #16 of 163
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (24)
- From downtown
- 20.6 mi
- Additional dog
- Second dog same run $30 per day
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“We require your dog to be vaccinated against DHLPP, Rabies, Bordetella and Canine Influenza.”unorthodox13.wixsite.com/homeawaykennel/required-immunizations-faqs
Operations7 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Is the kennel manned 24 hours a day? The owner live onsite adjacent to the kennel but occasionally may be off the property.”unorthodox13.wixsite.com/homeawaykennel/required-immunizations-faqs
Time out of their roomTurned out multiple times daily
Their words
“Each dog is turned out multiple times daily for potty breaks and to play in the yard.”unorthodox13.wixsite.com/homeawaykennel/about
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Private play can be purchased as well. See fee schedule for information.”unorthodox13.wixsite.com/homeawaykennel/required-immunizations-faqs
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“We offer twenty climate controlled indoor/outdoor dog runs ranging from 3 x 20 to 6 x 20 .”unorthodox13.wixsite.com/homeawaykennel/about
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Your pup will get to play with buddies outside in our safely fenced in play yards.”unorthodox13.wixsite.com/homeawaykennel/boarding-daycare-and-grooming
Capacity20
Their words
“We offer twenty climate controlled indoor/outdoor dog runs ranging from 3 x 20 to 6 x 20 .”unorthodox13.wixsite.com/homeawaykennel/about
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“We offer twenty climate controlled indoor/outdoor dog runs ranging from 3 x 20 to 6 x 20 .”unorthodox13.wixsite.com/homeawaykennel/about
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
dog daycare 4friendly staff 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Three days notice to change or cancel; later cancellations must be paidStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- 5 AM–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
12515 Adams Rd, Plain City, OH 43064, United States
20.6 miles from downtown Columbus · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Home Away Boarding Kennel
What services does Home Away Boarding Kennel offer?
Home Away Boarding Kennel is listed as a kennel in Plain City, OH, offering boarding.
How much does Home Away Boarding Kennel charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Columbus median published boarding rate is $43/night.
What vaccines does Home Away Boarding Kennel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Home Away Boarding Kennel?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Home Away Boarding Kennel compare with other Columbus facilities?
It ranks #16 of 163 in the Columbus index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 24 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Home Away Boarding Kennel, Plain City, OH. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/home-away-boarding-kennel/Similar places near Plain City
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