--- title: "Best Friends Pet Hotel — Sacramento, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/best-friends-pet-hotel/" updated: "2026-10-20" data_pulled: "2026-10-20" census_at: "2026-10-20" 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)" --- # Best Friends Pet Hotel Pet boarding service in Carmichael, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Sacramento, CA (https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/). **★4.8 from 600 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** 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, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 3633 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 - **Phone:** (916) 487-5221 - **Website:** https://bestfriendspetcare.com/locations/carmichael - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Best%20Friends%20Pet%20Hotel&query_place_id=ChIJpVWx5B3cmoARKjG6n_UtTgc ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM | | Sunday | 12–4 PM | ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of October 20, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 20, 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “we require dogs to be current on their core vaccinations before their stay. Required vaccines typically include Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/vaccine-health-requirements/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only > “Dogs participating in group play must also be spayed or neutered.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/vaccine-health-requirements/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Depending on your dog's temperament, they'll enjoy supervised group play with compatible playmates or one-on-one attention.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/dog-boarding/ - **Housing:** Crate free > “All centers are crate-free, clean, and climate-controlled to ensure every pet s comfort throughout their stay.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/locations/carmichael - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Safe, comfortable overnight stays with climate-controlled suites, cozy bedding” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/dog-boarding/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Miss your pup? Tune in from anywhere with our live Pet Cams.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/locations/carmichael - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food > “Whether you bring food from home or use our premium options, we've got it covered.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/about/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Book Online Quick and easy online reservation system available 24/7” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/locations/carmichael ## Licensing California does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. What California has is a statewide standards law: Health & Safety Code Chapter 11, 'Pet Boarding Facilities' (§§ 122380–122388, SB 945, in force since 1 January 2017). It applies to any premises boarding four or more pets for compensation, sets operating standards and a written pre-boarding disclosure, but creates no license. It is enforced by local animal control, humane or peace officers issuing notices to correct, with fines of up to $250 and then $1,000. Kennel permitting is local. In unincorporated Sacramento County, County Code ch. 8.26 requires a kennel permit for keeping five or more dogs but exempts for-profit 'animal facilities' that operate under a General Business License. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/ ## How to cite Best Friends Pet Hotel, Carmichael, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/best-friends-pet-hotel/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 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/sacramento-ca/best-friends-pet-hotel.json