--- title: "O'Brien's Kennel — Sacramento, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/o-brien-s-kennel/" 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)" --- # O'Brien's Kennel Pet boarding service in Lincoln, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Sacramento, CA (https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/). **★4.8 from 5 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:** boarding - **Address:** 7609 E Catlett Rd, Lincoln, CA 95648 - **Phone:** (916) 991-3007 - **Website:** https://www.obrienskennel.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=O'Brien's%20Kennel&query_place_id=ChIJy69lvW87m4ARjWikdy3nf3c ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **How a stay is counted:** Boarding is charged by the night. — facility's words: "Boarding Rates (charge by night – checkout is noon)" (https://obrienskennel.com/boarding/) - **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out is at noon. — facility's words: "Boarding Rates (charge by night – checkout is noon)" (https://obrienskennel.com/boarding/) - **Late pick-up:** Late pick-ups after noon cost $10. — facility's words: "$10 charge for late pickups (after noon)" (https://obrienskennel.com/boarding/) - **Cancellation:** Reservations need 24 hours' notice to cancel. — facility's words: "We require 24-hour notice if you must cancel your reservation." (https://obrienskennel.com/boarding/) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $45 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “$45 per night flat rate for all dogs” Source: https://obrienskennel.com/boarding/ — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 6 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “All dogs, regardless of age, must have proof of current vaccinations against Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella. CIV (Canine Influenza Virus) vaccine is strongly recommended.” — https://obrienskennel.com/boarding/ - **Bordetella lead time:** 7 days before arrival > “We require your dog be vaccinated at least 7 days prior to boarding.” — https://obrienskennel.com/boarding/ - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “All dogs, regardless of age, must have proof of current vaccinations against Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella.” — https://obrienskennel.com/boarding/ ### 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:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Run > “Amenities Roomy kennel runs” — https://obrienskennel.com/boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “our facility boasts spacious runs and an expansive outdoor play yard.” — https://obrienskennel.com/ - **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:** 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:** Yes, except injectables > “No added fee for administering simple medications (we cannot do injections” — https://obrienskennel.com/boarding/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ## 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 O'Brien's Kennel, Lincoln, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/o-brien-s-kennel/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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