Uptown Pup

★ 4.8 · 214 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Indianapolis, IN

BoardingDaycare

Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 214 reviews · top 25% in Indianapolis

Sources

Behind the 9.6

Reviews read: 214 on Google
Average stars: 4.80 ★
Rank: #7 of 29 in Indianapolis
Ratings as of: July–October 2026

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Published rate$40 /night

$40middle $46$55

Below the Indianapolis middle price

From their website, 2026-10-19

Sources

Behind the $40

Source: Uptown Pup’s own website
Checked on: 2026-10-19
Rate type: First dog, standard night

“Teacup Suite, for adult dogs 12lbs/under -- $40/night The Loft, 5′ by 5′ -- $45/night The Penthouse, 6′ by 8′ suite with 24/7 webcam access -- $55/night Additional family member(s) in same room: 20% off each additional dog”

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Uptown Pup is a pet boarding in Indianapolis, IN, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 214 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #7 of 29 in Indianapolis. Its website lists boarding from $40–$55 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services: BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type: Dedicated facility
Boarding rate: $40–$55/night
Daycare rate: Not published
Open 24 hours: No
Rank in Indianapolis: #7 of 29
Google rating: ★4.8 (214)
From downtown: 6.0 mi
Neighborhood: Canterbury-Chatard
Additional dog: Additional family member(s) in same room: 20% off each additional dog
Profile claimed on Google: Yes

Policies & requirements

10/27

10 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 requirements3 of 6 published

Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis

Their words

“Adult dogs must be current on their Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines. The Canine Influenza vaccine is recommended but not required.”uptownpupindy.com/indianapolis-dog-boarding/

Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months

Their words

“All adult daycare dogs must be spayed or neutered, for their safety and the safety of other dogs. Unaltered puppies under 6 months of age may play in daycare”uptownpupindy.com/faqs/

Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs

Their words

“We’ll collect basic information about you and your dog, then schedule the evaluation (Mon-Fri).”uptownpupindy.com/faqs/

Operations7 of 21 published

Groups separated bySize and temperament

Their words

“each dog is grouped with size and temperament in mind, for safety and comfort.”uptownpupindy.com/indianapolis-dog-daycare/

HousingSuite

Their words

“Spacious and private Mason Company suites”uptownpupindy.com/indianapolis-dog-boarding/

Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor

Their words

“Free-roaming indoor-outdoor access to our K9 Grass yard (weather-permitting).”uptownpupindy.com/indianapolis-dog-daycare/

Live cameras for ownersYes

Their words

“The Penthouse, 6′ by 8′ suite with 24/7 webcam access -- $55/night”uptownpupindy.com/indianapolis-dog-boarding/

ToursTours by appointment

Their words

“Contact us for a tour of our facility by appointment.”uptownpupindy.com/faqs/

Administers medicationYes, for a fee

Their words

“Medication (if applicable): $4/day”uptownpupindy.com/indianapolis-dog-boarding/

FeedingOwner's food encouraged

Their words

“We feed our guests per your regular schedule, in the privacy of their suite, with their regular diet provided from home (recommended for tummy consistency).”uptownpupindy.com/faqs/

Show 17 policies not published on their website

Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website

Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website

Vaccination recordsNot published on their website

Staff on site overnightNot 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

Time out of their roomNot published on their website

Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website

CapacityNot published on their website

Climate controlNot published on their website

Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website

Injury / fight policyNot published on their website

Veterinary accessNot 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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score

5 ★201

4 ★5

3 ★1

2 ★2

1 ★5

★ 4.80Google average

214reviews behind the score

★ 4.58Indianapolis average

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

daycare 42dog training 11puppy training 4patient trainer 4penthouse suites 3positive reinforcement 3private training 3kind trainer 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Cancellation: Boarding: 48 hours notice before check-in; holidays 7 daysStated on their website
Holiday minimum stay: 3-night minimum during holidays (2-night minimum on all weekends)Stated on their website
Handling & correction: All programs follow positive-reinforcement and force-free principlesStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Minimum age: Daycare: puppies can join at 10+ weeks after their 2nd round of boostersStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
Year	Boarding	Daycare	Source
2025	$35–$50/night	—	Archived page, 2025-08-12
Now	$40–$55/night	—	Their website, 2026-10-19

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon: 7–10 AM, 4–7 PM
Tue: 7–10 AM, 4–7 PM
Wed: 7–10 AM, 4–7 PM
Thu: 7–10 AM, 4–7 PM
Fri: 7–10 AM, 4–7 PM
Sat: 8–10 AM, 3–5 PM
Sun: 12–1 PM, 4–5 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

Location

2112 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220

6.0 miles from downtown Indianapolis · Canterbury-Chatard · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Uptown Pup

What services does Uptown Pup offer?

Uptown Pup is listed as a pet boarding service in Indianapolis, IN, offering boarding, daycare.

How much does Uptown Pup charge?

Its website lists overnight boarding at $40–$55 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Indianapolis median published boarding rate is $46/night.

What vaccines does Uptown Pup require?

According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.

Is someone on site overnight at Uptown Pup?

Uptown Pup's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.

How does Uptown Pup compare with other Indianapolis facilities?

It ranks #7 of 29 in the Indianapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 214 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.