Postmore Kennel

★ 4.4 · 60 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Novato, CA
Postmore Kennel, Novato
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 60 reviews · top 89% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.0
Reviews read
60 on Google
Average stars
4.40 ★
Rank
#121 of 156 in San Francisco
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$40 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
Sources
Behind the $40
Source
Postmore Kennel’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-19
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Small Dogs $40/night Medium & Big Dogs $50/night $5 off per night if boarding two dogs in the same kennel”
Open their price page ↗

Postmore Kennel is a pet boarding in Novato, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 60 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #121 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $40–$50 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$40–$50/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in San Francisco
#121 of 156
Google rating
★4.4 (60)
From downtown
24.7 mi
Additional dog
$5 off per night for two dogs in the same kennel
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccinations: ​ Rabies DHLPP Bordetella (Highly recommended): K-9 Influenza H3N2 & H3N8”postmore-kennels.com/boarding
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“If over the age of 6 months must be Spayed/Neutered ​(otherwise will be Personal Care)”postmore-kennels.com/boarding
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“For boarding and daycare, we require a free 1- hour Meet & Greet, which are done M-F 8:30am - 10:30am, where your dog will come in to meet the staff and make some doggie friends.”postmore-kennels.com/boarding
Show 24 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
FeedingNot 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

9.0ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★47
4 ★3
3 ★3
2 ★1
1 ★6
★ 4.40Google average
60reviews behind the score
★ 4.71San Francisco 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

friendly staff 11nails 4dog daycare 4grooming 3fun environment 3dog play 2playtime 2pet care 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding check-out is before 11 AM; later pick-up is a $25 daycare feeStated on their website
Late pick-up
$25 daycare fee for boarding pick-up after 11 AMStated on their website
Cancellation
Holiday boarding cancelled within 2 weeks of the holiday carries a $15 feeStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Unaltered dogs & females in heat
Unaltered dogs over 6 months go to Personal Care instead of groupStated 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
2024$38–$48/night—Archived page, 2024-11-10
2025$38–$48/night—Archived page, 2025-11-14
Now$40–$50/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–12 PM, 1–5:30 PM
Tue
8:30 AM–12 PM, 1–5:30 PM
Wed
8:30 AM–12 PM, 1–5:30 PM
Thu
8:30 AM–12 PM, 1–5:30 PM
Fri
8:30 AM–12 PM, 1–5:30 PM
Sat
8:30 AM–12 PM, 1–5 PM
Sun
8:30 AM–12 PM, 1–5 PM

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

Location

753 McClay Rd, Novato, CA 94947

24.7 miles from downtown San Francisco · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Postmore Kennel

What services does Postmore Kennel offer?
Postmore Kennel is listed as a pet boarding service in Novato, CA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Postmore Kennel charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40–$50 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 Postmore Kennel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Postmore Kennel?
Postmore Kennel'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 Postmore Kennel compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #121 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 60 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.

Cite this record

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

Postmore Kennel, Novato, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/postmore-kennel/

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