Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery
BoardingCat boardingDaycare
Dogs Away score8.8 /10Very good · 37 reviews · top 95% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 8.8
- Reviews read
- 37 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.20 ★
- Rank
- #129 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$36 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
Cheaper than most in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the $36
- Source
- Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“OVERNIGHT BOARDING RATES Dogs Small dogs – $36 Medium dogs – $38 Large dogs – $40”Open their price page ↗
Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery is a pet boarding in Novato, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 8.8/10 (very good) from 37 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars — #129 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $36–$40 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
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.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingCat boardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $36–$40/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #129 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.2 (37)
- From downtown
- 24.0 mi
- Additional dog
- $2 off per dog
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“requires written verification of the following current vaccinations: Rabies (both dogs and cats) DHLPP (dogs) Bordetella (dogs)”bridewellhilltopkennels.com/policies/
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“OUR ACCOMMODATIONS Small carefully-screened and supervised play groups Pamper Room for small dogs Puppies and geriatric dogs Un-neutered males and females in season”bridewellhilltopkennels.com/aboutus/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“requires written verification of the following current vaccinations”bridewellhilltopkennels.com/policies/
Operations4 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“BALL THROW PROGRAM During this 20 minutes of one-on-one time with a handler, your beloved pet will receive the extra attention they might be craving.”bridewellhilltopkennels.com/services/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Large indoor/outdoor runs Climate-controlled inside Misting outside in the summertime Five large play yards”bridewellhilltopkennels.com/aboutus/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Large indoor/outdoor runs Climate-controlled inside Misting outside in the summertime”bridewellhilltopkennels.com/aboutus/
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“For that reason, if we do not carry the brand you use, we ask that you bring your pet’s own food labeled with your pet’s name.”bridewellhilltopkennels.com/policies/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot 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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot 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
8.8Very goodDogs Away score
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
friendly staff 9kennel 5dog care 5cat grooming 2special needs 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check-out time is 12 PM; pick-up after noon is charged for that dayStated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Hotel-style billing: the drop-off day is charged regardless of drop-off timeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after noon is charged for that dayStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Cats
- Boards cats in individual homes in its catteryStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $34–$38/night | — | Archived page, 2018-09-09 |
| 2022 | $36–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-03 |
| 2023 | $36–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-25 |
| 2024 | $36–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2024-11-14 |
| 2025 | $36–$40/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-14 |
| Now | $36–$40/night | — | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–2 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
325 Sunset Trail, Novato, CA 94945
24.0 miles from downtown San Francisco · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery
What services does Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery offer?
Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery is listed as a pet boarding service in Novato, CA, offering boarding, cat boarding, daycare.
How much does Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $36–$40 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The San Francisco median published boarding rate is $85/night.
What vaccines does Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery?
Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #129 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (8.8/10, very good), based on 37 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cattery, Novato, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/bridewell-hilltop-boarding-kennels-and-cattery/Similar places near Novato
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