Now Boarding
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 395 reviews · top 47% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 395 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #74 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$56 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $56$70
About the Minneapolis middle price
Sources
Behind the $56
- Source
- Now Boarding’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daycare Only (no suite) Monday – Saturday $37 per dog ... Dog Boarding Starting from $56 per night”Open their price page ↗
Now Boarding is a pet boarding in Minneapolis, MN, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 395 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #74 of 162 in Minneapolis. Its website lists boarding from $56 per night and daycare from $37 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $56/night
- Daycare rate
- $37/day
- Open 24 hours
- Yes
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #74 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (395)
- From downtown
- 6.0 mi
- Neighborhood
- Nokomis
- 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, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be up to date on rabies, parvovirus/distemper (all 3 in series if a puppy) and bordetella.”nowboardingpets.com/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed/neutered over the age of 6 months to participate in group play. Individual playtime is available for intact dogs over 6 months.”nowboardingpets.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We need proof of vaccinations prior to your pet’s arrival.”nowboardingpets.com/faq
Operations7 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“We are open & staffed 24/7/365.”nowboardingpets.com/boarding
Maximum playgroup size40 dogs
Their words
“3 hours of group play with up to 40 dogs (for overnight boarding guests only)”nowboardingpets.com/services-pricing
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Extra individual playtime of 15 or 30 minutes $17/$30”nowboardingpets.com/services-pricing
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Dogs will have 4 opportunities to go potty either in their private outdoor run or during their complimentary playtime.”nowboardingpets.com/faq
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“You’ll also be provided with a report card that tells you about their stay”nowboardingpets.com/faq
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“Medications are administered at mealtimes at no additional charge. ... We aren't able to administer injectable medications, such as insulin or subcutaneous fluids.”nowboardingpets.com/faq
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“We do have high-quality house food available for a small fee should you need it.”nowboardingpets.com/faq
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot 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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
convenient location 12clean facility 11welcoming atmosphere 5cat condos 3anxious dogs 3overnight boarding 3flexible scheduling 3guinea pig care 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- How a stay is counted
- Last day of a stay is billed on a 24-hour cycle that starts at check-inStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Non-holiday/peak reservations: cancel at least 48 hours before the startStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 3 nights for holidays (Spring Break to New Years); 2 nights for summer weekendsStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Pets showing puppy warts or upper respiratory symptoms at drop-off are not boardedStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner pays for all veterinary services provided to the petStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Report card about the stay; text, email or call any time for an updateStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Intact dogs over 6 months get individual playtime instead of group playStated on their website
- Cats
- Boards cats; cats must be up to date on rabies and FVRCPStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $34/day | Archived page, 2022-07-12 |
| 2024 | — | $37/day | Archived page, 2024-02-13 |
| 2024 | $56/night | — | Archived page, 2024-02-13 |
| 2025 | — | $37/day | Archived page, 2025-03-27 |
| 2025 | $56/night | — | Archived page, 2025-01-16 |
| Now | $56/night | $37/day | 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
- Open 24 hours
- Tue
- Open 24 hours
- Wed
- Open 24 hours
- Thu
- Open 24 hours
- Fri
- Open 24 hours
- Sat
- Open 24 hours
- Sun
- Open 24 hours
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
6002 S 28th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55450
6.0 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Nokomis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Now Boarding
What services does Now Boarding offer?
Now Boarding is listed as a pet boarding service in Minneapolis, MN, offering boarding, daycare, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.
How much does Now Boarding charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $56 per night and daycare at $37 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Minneapolis median published boarding rate is $56/night.
What vaccines does Now Boarding require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Now Boarding?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Now Boarding compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #74 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 395 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Now Boarding, Minneapolis, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/now-boarding/Similar places near Minneapolis
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