--- title: "Waldorf Kennels — Portland, OR" url: "https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/waldorf-kennels/" updated: "2026-09-07" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-07" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Waldorf Kennels Kennel in Ridgefield, OR — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Portland, OR (https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/). **★4.5 from 142 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.1/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, training, walking, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 16315 NE Union Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98642 - **Phone:** (360) 573-2421 - **Website:** http://www.waldorfkennels.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waldorf%20Kennels&query_place_id=ChIJcYVNtICtlVQRKeUMf_rTerw ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 9–11 AM, 2–5 PM | | Tuesday | 9–11 AM, 2–5 PM | | Wednesday | 9–11 AM, 2–5 PM | | Thursday | 9–11 AM, 2–5 PM | | Friday | 9–11 AM, 2–5 PM | | Saturday | 9–11 AM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Cats get their own condo in a quiet room separate from the dog boarding area — facility's words: "Cats are welcomed to their own kitty condo in a peaceful, quiet room completely separate from the dog boarding area." (https://www.waldorfkennels.com/) - **Checkout time:** Check-out 9–11 AM Mon–Sat; pick up before 11 AM and the departure day is not charged — facility's words: "Check-out time is between 9am & 11am Monday-Saturday. If you pick up before 11am on your day of departure, you are not charged for that day of boarding." (https://www.waldorfkennels.com/services-4-1) - **How a stay is counted:** Charged by calendar day: the arrival day counts; the departure day is free if picked up before 11 AM — facility's words: "If you pick up before 11am on your day of departure, you are not charged for that day of boarding. … Boarding charges begin the day of arrival." (https://www.waldorfkennels.com/services-4-1) ## For travelers - **PDX** (Portland International): 10.8 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 9 AM to 5 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $45 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Holiday surcharge:** $55 per night per dog on holiday dates (vs $45 standard) > “you are charged for an extra night which is $45 (dogs) and $30 (cats) for non holidays and $55 (dogs) and $40 (cats) for holidays” Source: https://www.waldorfkennels.com/ — checked October 29, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 7, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “we require your dog be up to date on the following. -DHPP or DHLPP -Bordetella (kennel cough) -Rabies -Flea control -k9 Flu vaccine is recommended” — https://www.waldorfkennels.com/boarding-rates - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All NEW dogs staying at the kennels must come in for a temperament evaluation.-$25” — https://www.waldorfkennels.com/boarding-rates - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “You can have your vet fax or email these to us.” — https://www.waldorfkennels.com/boarding-rates ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Play model:** No group play > “You can rest easy knowing that your pet will not be placed with any other dog in our play yards.” — https://www.waldorfkennels.com/boarding-rates - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 2x daily minimum in play yards > “Each dog goes out a minimum of two times a day.” — https://www.waldorfkennels.com/boarding-rates - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Housing:** Indoor outdoor run > “Each of our 30 indoor kennels adjoin to their own fully covered outdoor run, which vary from 6' to 10' in length.” — https://www.waldorfkennels.com/boarding-rates - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor run > “Each of our 30 indoor kennels adjoin to their own fully covered outdoor run, which vary from 6' to 10' in length. Playtime Our large outdoor grassy play yards range from 2,000-8,000 square feet, plenty of room for your furry friend to run and play.” — https://www.waldorfkennels.com/boarding-rates - **Capacity:** 30 > “Each of our 30 indoor kennels adjoin to their own fully covered outdoor run, which vary from 6' to 10' in length.” — https://www.waldorfkennels.com/boarding-rates - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 ## Licensing Oregon does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Oregon Department of Agriculture's Animal Health licensing program lists animal rescue entities, livestock markets, feed and veterinary-product registrations, and nothing for boarding kennels; ORS chapter 609 defines a 'boarding kennel' only to exclude it from the dog-control definition of 'keeper'; and the state's licensing statute for animal rescue entities (ORS 609.415) reaches a boarding kennel only if it holds ten or more animals and solicits donations. Oregon does have state care standards on the books: OAR 603-015-0025 to -0060, 'Care of Pet and Captive Animals', say that any person 'engaged in the business of a boarding kennel ... shall comply' with rules on indoor and outdoor facilities, feeding and water, daily removal of excreta, and isolation of animals under treatment for communicable disease, with penalties under ORS 596.990. But no rule attaches a license, a registration or an inspection program to boarding kennels, so there is no state record to look up. Licensing is local: Multnomah County requires a facility license for any site used for 'boarding, training or similar purposes' of pets (MCC 13.150–13.153), inspects the site before issuing, renews annually, and charges $180 for facilities of 1–10 animals and $210 for 11 or more. That is a county license, not a state regime, and it was not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/ ## How to cite Waldorf Kennels, Ridgefield, OR. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/waldorf-kennels/ (census September 7, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/portland-or/waldorf-kennels.json