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title: "Grateful Dog Daycare — Sacramento, CA"
url: "https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/grateful-dog-daycare/"
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)"
---

# Grateful Dog Daycare

Dog day care center in Sacramento, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Sacramento, CA (https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/).

**★4.7 from 165 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** 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:** daycare, walking, boarding, grooming
- **Address:** 430 17th St, Sacramento, CA 95811
- **Phone:** (916) 446-2501
- **Website:** http://www.gratefuldogdaycare.com/
- **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Grateful%20Dog%20Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJ0_N3ktHQmoARHz9K-gF5NcE

## Hours

| Day | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |

## Booking terms, safety and care

- **How a stay is counted:** Overnight rates are based on a 24-hour period with a 2-hour grace period at pick-up — facility's words: "Overnight rates are based on a 24 hour period with a 2 hour grace period on the day of pick-up." (https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/boarding.php)
- **Late pick-up:** Pick-up 2-4 hours after drop-off time: half day of daycare; after 4 hours: full day of daycare — facility's words: "Pick-ups that are 2-4 hours after the original drop off time will be charged a 1/2 day of daycare. After 4 hours a full day of daycare will be added to your bill" (https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/boarding.php)
- **Cancellation:** Boarding: 24 hours notice or 50% of the stay; Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, July 4 need 72 hours — facility's words: "A minimum of 24 hours is required for daycare and boarding cancellations. If not, a fee of $15 for daycare reservations or 50% of a boarding will be applied. Boarding reservations for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve and Fourth of July require 72 hour's notice for cancelation" (https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/Services.php)
- **Holiday minimum stay:** 2-night minimum for Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving; 3 nights for Christmas — facility's words: "there is a 2 night minimum: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. Christmas has a 3 night minimum requirement." (https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/Services.php)
- **Minimum age (months):** Daycare dogs must be at least 7 months old and spayed or neutered — facility's words: "All dogs must be spayed or neutered and at least 7 months old." (https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php)

## Published rates

- **Overnight boarding:** $105 per night (first dog, standard rate)
- **Daycare:** $42 per day
- **Additional dog:** 10% discount for each additional dog, living in the same household

> “Single Full Day – $42 ... Non-member overnight – $105/night (includes daycare); 5-20 Nights - $100 (+ free bath); 20+ Nights - $95 (+ free bath) ... 10% discount for each additional dog, living in the same household.”

Source: https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/Services.php — checked October 19, 2026.

## Disclosure record

Publishes 13 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, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
  > “Dogs must be current on the following vaccinations: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Para-influenza), Canine Influenza, Rabies and Bordetella” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
- **Bordetella lead time:** 7 days before arrival
  > “Dogs must be vaccinated for Bordatella at least 1 week prior to staying with us if unvaccinated or if vaccine is expired more than 7 days” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
- **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months
  > “All dogs must be spayed or neutered and at least 7 months old.” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
- **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay
  > “Call to schedule your interview. On your interview day bring your dog and your proof of vaccination if it has not already been faxed by your vet.” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
- **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word
  > “On your interview day bring your dog and your proof of vaccination if it has not already been faxed by your vet.” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php

### Operations

- **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site
  > “What makes us different is our home-like environment where our overnight staff sleeps, snuggles and stays with the dogs the entire night.” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/boarding.php
- **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:** All-day open play
  > “At Grateful Dog, our guests play all day with the same dogs they will be sleeping with at night.” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
- **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:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Housing:** Cage free
  > “We offer full-service cage-free boarding right on the premises.” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/Services.php
- **Outdoor access:** Yard and pool
  > “We have two spacious outdoor play areas with pools.” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
- **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Tours:** Walk-in tours welcome
  > “Can I Check it Out Before Leaving My Dog? Absolutely! We love to show off our digs! You are free to visit 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm, Monday-Friday. Weekends by appointment.” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/FAQ.php
- **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:** Yes, no charge
  > “Daycare play and oral/topical medication administration come complimentary with our overnight boarding.” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/boarding.php
- **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged
  > “We ask that you bring your dog's food to minimize any stomach upset. Our high-quality, grain-free house diet is available on request for a per meal fee.” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/boarding.php
- **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026
- **Online booking:** Yes
  > “ENROLLMENT & EVALUATION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USING THE ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM” — https://gratefuldogdaycare.com/Services.php

## 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

Grateful Dog Daycare, Sacramento, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/grateful-dog-daycare/ (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/grateful-dog-daycare.json