Laurel Acres Kennels
BoardingCat boardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 160 reviews · top 38% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 160 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #57 of 156 in Portland
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$50 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-07
$40middle $56$70
Below the Portland middle price
Sources
Behind the $50
- Source
- Laurel Acres Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“DOG BOARDING $50 PER DAY* Each dog has their own individual indoor and outdoor run. … DOG DAY CARE $53 FULL DAY / $32 HALF DAY”Open their price page ↗
Laurel Acres Kennels is a boarding facility in Hillsboro, OR, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 160 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #57 of 156 in Portland. Its website lists boarding from $50 per night and daycare from $53 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 11.
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
- BoardingCat boardingDaycareGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $50/night
- Daycare rate
- $53/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-08
- Rank in Portland
- #57 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (160)
- From downtown
- 16.0 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
11/27
11 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BOARD MY PET? For dogs: Rabies vaccine, DHPP vaccine, and a bordetella vaccine.”tailwaginn.com/faq/
Temperament evaluationNot required
Their words
“No, we do not require any “testing” prior to dropping off! All of our kennels are individualized and we don’t do any off leash introductions between dogs who have never met before, so no prior screening is necessary!”tailwaginn.com/faq/
Operations9 of 21 published
Time out of their roomAll-day indoor/outdoor run access, shut in at bedtime
Their words
“Dogs have access to both portions all day long and are shut in for bedtime.”tailwaginn.com/services/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“ACTIVITY ADD ON: PLAY YARD $15.00/30-minutes Takes place in one of our large fenced-in areas where your dog will get to run around with new friends! Single dogs or families who don’t enjoy playing with other dogs may enjoy a separate Play Yard.”tailwaginn.com/services/
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog has their own individual indoor and outdoor run. Indoor runs are temperature controlled, furnished with large, cozy blankets. Outdoor runs are covered but open air.”tailwaginn.com/services/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog has their own individual indoor and outdoor run. Indoor runs are temperature controlled, furnished with large, cozy blankets. Outdoor runs are covered but open air.”tailwaginn.com/services/
Capacity72
Their words
“Our 72 runs are housed in 3 separate buildings, therefore reducing the dog density.”tailwaginn.com/about-laurel-acres-kennels/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Dog runs are ventilated and climate controlled. They are fully air conditioned for the extremely hot summer days.”tailwaginn.com/about-laurel-acres-kennels/
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“Yes! We do tours everyday during business hours, no appointment needed! The best time to stop in to take a look around would be between 9-5 to avoid all of our heavy cleaning and feeding times!”tailwaginn.com/faq/
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“We use small pieces of cheese, peanut butter, or little bits of wet food for pills, though you are welcome to bring pill pockets or anything else you may typically use!”tailwaginn.com/faq/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“We provide food and bedding if you would prefer to use ours instead of bringing your pets’ food.”tailwaginn.com/faq/
Show 16 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
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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
caring staff 15cat boarding 6clean facility 3anxiety dog 2kennel cough 2reasonable rates 2dog grooming 2add ons 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Holiday periods: asks for at least 72 hours' notice to cancelStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Senior Care activity package: three potty walks and one activityStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- No breed restrictions; accepts all ages, temperaments and sizesStated on their website
- Cats
- Cats are housed in a separate, quiet catteryStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sun
- 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- PDX · Portland International
- 21.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
30845 SW Lukas Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97123
16.0 miles from downtown Portland · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroomOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Laurel Acres Kennels
What services does Laurel Acres Kennels offer?
Laurel Acres Kennels is listed as a kennel in Hillsboro, OR, offering boarding, cat boarding, daycare.
How much does Laurel Acres Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50 per night and daycare at $53 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Portland median published boarding rate is $56/night.
What vaccines does Laurel Acres Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Laurel Acres Kennels?
Laurel Acres Kennels's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-07). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Laurel Acres Kennels compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #57 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 160 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Laurel Acres Kennels, Hillsboro, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/laurel-acres-kennels/Similar places near Hillsboro
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