--- title: "North Main Pet Lodge — San Francisco, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/north-main-pet-lodge/" updated: "2026-10-19" data_pulled: "2026-10-19" census_at: "2026-10-19" 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)" --- # North Main Pet Lodge Kennel in Walnut Creek, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in San Francisco, CA (https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/). **★4.8 from 65 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.5/10.** 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, daycare, sitting - **Address:** 2818 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 - **Phone:** (925) 256-0646 - **Website:** http://www.petlodge.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=North%20Main%20Pet%20Lodge&query_place_id=ChIJowKUbHNhhYAReULsNfJd1-I ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | Closed | | Sunday | 8 AM–3 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Boards cats in a separate area designed for cats — facility's words: "Cat Boarding Quiet, stress-free boarding in a separate area designed specifically for your feline friend." (https://petlodge.com/) - **Fire & emergency protection:** The entire facility is fire sprinkled — facility's words: "The entire facility is fire sprinkled for your pet's safety." (https://petlodge.com/services) - **Checkout time:** Check-out is 12:00 pm Monday to Friday and Sunday; late check-out on request for an added fee — facility's words: "Check-out is 12:00 pm Monday through Friday and Sunday. Need a little extra time? Late check-outs are available — just let us know in advance and we'll take care of you. Additional fees will apply." (https://petlodge.com/rates) - **Senior dogs:** Senior guests get a leisurely 15-minute walk and are taken outside several times a day — facility's words: "Senior guests enjoy a leisurely 15-minute walk — and we make sure they get outside several times throughout the day" (https://petlodge.com/rates) - **Minimum age (months):** Daycare: puppies must be at least 4 months old with all puppy shots — facility's words: "Puppies must be at least 4 months old and have completed all puppy shots before attending daycare." (https://petlodge.com/vaccinations) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily moments are shared on Instagram and TikTok — facility's words: "Follow Along We share daily moments, happy faces, and behind-the-scenes care. Come hang out with us. @northmainpet Follow us on Instagram Also find us on TikTok" (https://petlodge.com/) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $70–$108 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Rates per night. One activity included with each stay. ... Individual Play One-on-one play or cuddle time, 15 min Small $70 ... Small $91 Medium/Large $96 XL $108” Source: https://petlodge.com/rates — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 19, 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 > “All dogs must have the following vaccinations current before boarding or daycare: Rabies ... DHPP Core vaccine protecting against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza. ... Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccinations must be completed a minimum of 5 days prior to boarding or daycare.” — https://petlodge.com/vaccinations - **Bordetella lead time:** 5 days before arrival > “Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccinations must be completed a minimum of 5 days prior to boarding or daycare.” — https://petlodge.com/vaccinations - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 12 months > “All dogs must be spayed or neutered by one year of age.” — https://petlodge.com/vaccinations - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Before their first stay, we invite all new dogs for a trial day.” — https://petlodge.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “For the health and safety of all pets in our care, we require proof of current vaccinations before any reservation.” — https://petlodge.com/vaccinations ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size and play style > “Organized by Size & Style: Play groups are organized by size and play style to ensure compatible matches” — https://petlodge.com/services - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Private Daycare Available: For dogs that prefer one-on-one attention” — https://petlodge.com/services - **Housing:** Suite > “Each dog has their own private suite with a covered outdoor patio.” — https://petlodge.com/services - **Outdoor access:** Private patio > “Each dog has their own private suite with a covered outdoor patio. Dogs can move freely in and out during the day and evening, weather permitting — giving them a self-regulated potty area.” — https://petlodge.com/services - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Climate Controlled In summer, the inside air is cooled. In winter, our floors are heated — included at no extra charge.” — https://petlodge.com/services - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes > “Medication Administration: We can administer medications as needed” — https://petlodge.com/services - **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food > “and portion size — e.g. '1/2 cup, twice daily'). We also provide food if preferred.” — https://petlodge.com/services - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 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. In San Francisco the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Branch, requires a health permit to open or operate a pet hotel, boarding facility or kennel, with a public hearing on potential permit protests ($95 fee) and zoning and Fire Marshal referrals for newly built facilities. Veterinary hospitals were exempted from the permit from 1 September 2025 and overnight kennels and overnight pet shops still need it; the city's code and permit page speak of overnight kennels and do not address day-only daycare. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/ ## How to cite North Main Pet Lodge, Walnut Creek, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/north-main-pet-lodge/ (census October 19, 2026; listing data October 19, 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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