Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery

★ 4.7 · 204 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Spring Valley, CA
Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery, Spring Valley
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 204 reviews · top 44% in San Diego
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
204 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#17 of 39 in San Diego
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$35 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-07
Sources
Behind the $35
Source
Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-07
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Boarding Small Dogs $ 35 00 per night Under 50 Pounds ... Large Dogs $ 39 00 per night Over 50 Pounds ... Dog Daysit $ 35 00 Two 20 Minute Playtimes Included.”
Open their price page ↗

Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery is a pet boarding in Spring Valley, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 204 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #17 of 39 in San Diego. Its website lists boarding from $35 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 14.

No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

About this place

Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery, a family-owned business serving San Diego and Spring Valley, has been providing a loving, clean, and safe haven for cats and dogs since 1983. Whether you need overnight boarding for your furry friend or a fun-filled day of daycare, we offer exceptional care to ensure their comfort and well-being. Our experienced staff supervises playtime during daycare and provides cozy accommodations for overnight boarding. As a testament to our dedication, we’re proud to be recog

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$35/night
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in San Diego
#17 of 39
Google rating
★4.7 (204)
From downtown
9.8 mi
Holiday / peak
Holiday rates for small dogs are $45/night (under 50 pounds), large dogs are $49/night (over 50 pounds)
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

14/27

14 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“No pet will be boarded without current and complete vaccination records from a licensed veterinarian, no exceptions. Dogs are required to have Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“No pet will be boarded without current and complete vaccination records from a licensed veterinarian, no exceptions.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
Operations12 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“Is there anyone here overnight with my pet? Although we do not have any staff at the facility overnight, we do have 24-hour surveillance throughout the whole facility.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“we offer up to three 20-minute playtimes per day either one-on-one with a staff member or in a group of similar size and temperament.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
Time out of their roomAll-day access to a private outdoor run; up to three paid 20-minute playtimes daily
Their words
“we offer up to three 20-minute playtimes per day either one-on-one with a staff member or in a group of similar size and temperament. Each playtime is an additional charge of $10 per playtime, per pet.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered (paid)
Their words
“we offer up to three 20-minute playtimes per day either one-on-one with a staff member or in a group of similar size and temperament. Each playtime is an additional charge of $10 per playtime, per pet.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“an indoor boarding enclosure with full air conditioning and heating, keeping comfortable temperatures maintained around the clock, regardless of the weather. Each dog also has all-day access to their own private outdoor run”springcreekkennel.com/boarding/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog also has all-day access to their own private outdoor run, fitted with misters to keep them cool and comfortable on hot days.”springcreekkennel.com/boarding/
Capacity68
Their words
“How many pets can your facility hold? 68 dogs – Single Occupancy. 38 cats – Single Occupancy.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our kennels are fully air conditioned, so a comfortable temperature is maintained indoors no matter how hot it gets outside.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Will I be given a detailed report of my pets’ eating/behavior/activities? Yes. Our Pet Connect Report Card gives us the opportunity to communicate with you about your pets stay.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
ToursTours offered
Their words
“We would love to give you a tour so that you can see what we have to offer.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
Administers medicationCase by case, may carry a fee
Their words
“At this time we are no longer accepting pets that need insulin, fluids or injections of any kind. Medication is administered at the cost of $1.00 per dose.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We encourage you to bring your pet’s regular food in order for them to maintain their own diet and we prepare that food free of charge.”springcreekkennel.com/faq/
Show 13 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★176
4 ★12
3 ★5
2 ★2
1 ★9
★ 4.70Google average
204reviews behind the score
★ 4.62San Diego average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

kennel 12playtime 5dog play time 3fair rates 3groomer 3clean facility 3baths 3no fleas 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Suite guests check out before noon (except Sundays)Stated on their website
Cancellation
Holiday deposit refundable if cancelled 30+ days out; no fee non-holiday except suitesStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay
Pet Connect Report Card covers eating, potty and mood dailyStated on their website
Cats
Provides dog and cat boardingStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2018$23–$25/night—Archived page, 2018-12-16
2019$23–$25/night—Archived page, 2019-05-12
2022$25–$29/night—Archived page, 2022-12-12
Now$35/night$35/dayTheir website, 2026-09-07

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
9 AM–5 PM
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

SAN · San Diego International
11.4 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

9279 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977

9.8 miles from downtown San Diego · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery

What services does Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery offer?
Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery is listed as a pet boarding service in Spring Valley, CA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $35 per night and daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The San Diego median published boarding rate is $75/night.
What vaccines does Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery compare with other San Diego facilities?
It ranks #17 of 39 in the San Diego index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 204 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Spring Creek Kennel & Cattery, Spring Valley, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/san-diego-ca/spring-creek-kennel-and-cattery/

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