Natures Acres Boarding Kennels
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 223 reviews · top 81% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.0
- Reviews read
- 223 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #123 of 156 in Portland
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$39 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-07
$40middle $56$70
Cheaper than most in Portland
Sources
Behind the $39
- Source
- Natures Acres Boarding Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daily Boarding Rates 1 Dog 2 Dogs 3 Dogs 4 Dogs Standard Kennel $ 39 /day Large Kennel $ 43 /day Extra-Large Kennel $ 46 /day Standard Kennel $ 69 /day … 1 Dog All Day Play $ 28 /day”Open their price page ↗
Natures Acres Boarding Kennels is a dog daycare in Damascus, OR, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 223 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #123 of 156 in Portland. Its website lists boarding from $39–$46 per night and daycare from $28 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
About this place
Portland's best dog daycare and boarding center with three acres of lightly wooded area for outdoor play in addition to the clean and comfortable indoor facilities.
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $39–$46/night
- Daycare rate
- $28/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Portland
- #123 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (223)
- From downtown
- 10.8 mi
- Neighborhood
- Rock Creek
- Additional dog
- 2 Dogs Standard Kennel $69/day
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 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
“For the safety and comfort of all the dogs in our facility, we require that all dogs be up to date on the following vaccines: Rabies vaccine ... Distemper/Parvo ... we err on the side of safety and require a Bordetella vaccine to be no more than six months old.”naturesacreskennel.com/boarding/
Bordetella lead time14 days before arrival
Their words
“To ensure the health of your dog(s), we err on the side of safety and require a Bordetella vaccine to be no more than six months old. This treatment must be completed 2 weeks prior to boarding dates if not done within the last six months.”naturesacreskennel.com/boarding/
Operations7 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Our facility has two on-site caretakers and someone is at the property 24-7.”naturesacreskennel.com/boarding/
Time out of their room2x daily 30-45 minute supervised outdoor walks
Their words
“With twice-daily outdoor walks in our fully contained three-acre dog park, each outdoor walk is 30-45 minutes of fully supervised and individualized playtime at no extra charge, depending on the occupancy of the kennel.”naturesacreskennel.com/boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“With twice-daily outdoor walks in our fully contained three-acre dog park, each outdoor walk is 30-45 minutes of fully supervised and individualized playtime at no extra charge”naturesacreskennel.com/boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Fully climate controlled, our facility offers air-conditioned comfort during the warmest months and thermostat-controlled heat during the cold season.”naturesacreskennel.com/boarding/
ToursTours offered
Their words
“Please visit us and take a tour of our facility to see which kennel best suits your dog’s needs.”naturesacreskennel.com/boarding/
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“We can administer any medication, including shots. Please bring all instructions necessary with medical treatments needed.”naturesacreskennel.com/rates-policies/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“Although we request that you bring your own food, we do not require it for your pet to come stay with us.”naturesacreskennel.com/rates-policies/
Show 18 policies not 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
9.0ExcellentDogs 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
long walks 8dog interaction 5dog comfort 5overnight boarding 4big dog runs 3healthy dogs 3energetic dog handling 2excited dogs 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Fire & emergency protection
- Hard-wired monitored fire alarm systemStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–3:30 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–3:30 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
- 11.2 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 5:30 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
18651 SE Foster Rd, Damascus, OR 97089
10.8 miles from downtown Portland · Rock Creek · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Natures Acres Boarding Kennels
What services does Natures Acres Boarding Kennels offer?
Natures Acres Boarding Kennels is listed as a dog day care center in Damascus, OR, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Natures Acres Boarding Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $39–$46 per night and daycare at $28 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 Natures Acres Boarding Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Natures Acres Boarding Kennels?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Natures Acres Boarding Kennels compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #123 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 223 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Natures Acres Boarding Kennels, Damascus, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/natures-acres-boarding-kennels/Similar places near Damascus
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