--- title: "Alcala Country Pet Resort — San Diego, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/san-diego-ca/alcala-country-pet-resort/" 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)" --- # Alcala Country Pet Resort Pet boarding service in Encinitas, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in San Diego, CA (https://dogsaway.co/san-diego-ca/). **★4.8 from 151 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:** 1273 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 - **Phone:** (760) 436-6619 - **Website:** https://www.alcalacountrypetresort.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alcala%20Country%20Pet%20Resort&query_place_id=ChIJ87wwA_oL3IARvwCW5eS9BGc ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 12–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Cats are boarded in a separate building from dogs — facility's words: "Dogs and Cats are housed in two separate buildings designed specifically for their needs!" (https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/) - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs and cats must be at least 16 weeks old — facility's words: "Dogs and cats must be at least 16 weeks of age to join us." (https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/faq/) - **Senior dogs:** Older dogs get extra attention, gentle movement and medication support — facility's words: "Older dogs and special-needs pets get extra attention. We provide gentle movement, medication support, and close monitoring." (https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/dog-boarding-san-marcos-ca/) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://alcalacountrypetresort.gingrapp.com/front_end/index - Checked 2026-10-08. ## For travelers - **SAN** (San Diego International): 21.2 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 15 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 > “The following vaccinations are required for dogs: Rabies (1- or 3-year duration) Distemper & Parvo (1- or 3-year duration) Bordetella* (Must be given within 6 MONTHS prior to visit) Canine Influenza (This is not a required vaccine but is highly recommended)” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/faq/ - **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:** Required for group play only > “Dogs who aren’t spayed or neutered are more than welcome to stay and play with us. They’ll receive one-on-one play sessions with a caregiver.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/faq/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay (free) > “a First Day Free Evaluation. This enables us to meet your pet, and assess whether they are fit to join our canine family.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/faq/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “We must have vaccination records in-hand when your pet arrives, or they will not be permitted to check in.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/faq/ ### 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:** Open play with enforced rest > “Play time is in full swing for a few hours every morning and evening with a 1-2 hour nap time midday.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, age and play style > “Each pup is separated into one of two groups based on their age, size, and playstyle.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/dog-daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** A few hours of play every morning and evening; 1-2 hour midday nap > “Play time is in full swing for a few hours every morning and evening with a 1-2 hour nap time midday.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/dog-daycare/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Individual Play Sessions : If your dog prefers one-on-one time, this package offers personalized attention. Whether it s cuddle time, fetch, or a walk, we ll focus on what your dog loves.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/dog-boarding/ - **Housing:** Suite > “With four astroturf play yards and over 50 indoor suites, we ensure each guest gets the care they deserve.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/dog-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “With four astroturf play yards and over 50 indoor suites, we ensure each guest gets the care they deserve.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/dog-boarding/ - **Capacity:** 50 > “With four astroturf play yards and over 50 indoor suites, we ensure each guest gets the care they deserve.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/dog-boarding/ - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “At night, your dog will rest in their own climate-controlled suite, designed to provide comfort and security.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/dog-boarding/ - **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:** Yes, except injectables > “In most cases we can administer oral and topical medications (eyedrops, eardrops, creams, ointments, sprays). We do not administer any medication that is given by injection.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/faq/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “We recommend that guests bring their own pre-portioned food to maintain their usual diet. However, we also offer house food (Purina Pro Plan lamb & rice) to overnight boarding guests at no additional charge.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Following their initial stay or visit, you are able to request boarding, daycare, or training services through the portal.” — https://alcalacountrypetresort.com/faq/ ## Licensing California does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. There is no state agency, no state license number, and no state inspection record for a boarding kennel. 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 (daily observation, isolation of sick animals, owner notification of illness, written care policies, a fire alarm or sprinkler system, limits on time in temporary enclosures) and a written pre-boarding disclosure to the owner — but it creates no license and is enforced only by local animal control, humane or peace officers issuing notices to correct, with fines of up to $250 and then $1,000. Kennel licensing is local: San Diego County Code § 62.641 requires a kennel license from the Department of Animal Services for premises keeping seven or more dogs over four months in the unincorporated area, and the City of San Diego adopts the County ordinance by reference and contracts its animal services to San Diego Humane Society, which charges a $150 kennel-license application fee that includes an on-site inspection. Those are county and city permits, not a state regime, and they were not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/san-diego-ca/ ## How to cite Alcala Country Pet Resort, Encinitas, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/san-diego-ca/alcala-country-pet-resort/ (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. 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