--- title: "Shamrock Ranch Kennels — San Francisco, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/shamrock-ranch-kennels/" 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)" --- # Shamrock Ranch Kennels Kennel in Pacifica, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in San Francisco, CA (https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/). **★4.6 from 89 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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, training, grooming - **Address:** 100 Shamrock Ranch Rd, Pacifica, CA 94044 - **Phone:** (650) 359-1627 - **Website:** https://shamrock.dog/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shamrock%20Ranch%20Kennels&query_place_id=ChIJ9zk_3XFwj4AR9szMhXhjuUg ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 9 AM–4 PM | | Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM | | Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM | | Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM | | Friday | 9 AM–4 PM | | Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Hotel-style check-out time of 11 AM; later pick-up is charged a new day — facility's words: "we have a “checkout time” of 11 AM. If you pick your dog up after 11 AM on the last day, then you’ll incur a charge for the new day." (https://shamrock.dog/boarding) - **Late pick-up:** Pick-up after 11 AM on the last day is charged another day — facility's words: "If you pick your dog up after 11 AM on the last day, then you’ll incur a charge for the new day." (https://shamrock.dog/boarding) - **Cancellation:** No penalty for changing or cancelling a stay — facility's words: "There’s no penalty for changing or canceling a stay; we only ask that you change or cancel the stay as soon as possible" (https://shamrock.dog/boarding) - **Minimum age (months):** Boarding dogs must be at least 16 weeks old — facility's words: "Your dog must be at least 16 weeks old" (https://shamrock.dog/boarding) - **Senior dogs:** Boards many older dogs; activity is kept low by default — facility's words: "We keep the activity level low by default, as we board many older, anxious and/or aggressive dogs whose owners don’t want them out much (if at all)." (https://shamrock.dog/boarding) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $78–$105 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Daily Rates Solo (Basic) $78 $85 for stays beginning Nov. 1st, 2026 Includes 20 minutes solo activity* Solo+ $105 $115 for stays beginning Nov. 1st, 2026 Includes 40 minutes solo activity* $145 option for 60 minutes solo activity coming Nov. 1st, 2026! Social $105” Source: https://shamrock.dog/boarding — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “You must be able to provide us with proof that your dog is current on the following vaccines: Bordetella DHPP Rabies” — https://shamrock.dog/boarding - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only from 7 months > “Please note that dogs ages 7 months or older must be spayed or neutered to attend group play.” — https://shamrock.dog/boarding - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “we don’t require an evaluation for your dog to stay with us. ... Playcare requires a behavioral evaluation that costs $27” — https://shamrock.dog/boarding - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “You must be able to provide us with proof that your dog is current on the following vaccines” — https://shamrock.dog/boarding ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “We have decades of experience, with staff on site 24 hours a day.” — https://shamrock.dog/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 20 minutes daily solo activity (Solo Basic rate) > “Solo (Basic) $78 $85 for stays beginning Nov. 1st, 2026 Includes 20 minutes solo activity*” — https://shamrock.dog/boarding - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Housing:** Indoor outdoor run > “Each individual run has its own indoor section and outdoor section, however, giving each dog plenty of space.” — https://shamrock.dog/boarding - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **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:** Walk-in tours welcome > “You don’t need to schedule a tour ahead of time; just stop by the front office, and our office staff will contact the kennel staff for you.” — https://shamrock.dog/boarding - **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:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “We generally suggest that you bring your dog’s own food, as that’s one less thing your dog will need to adjust to during the stay.” — https://shamrock.dog/boarding - **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 Shamrock Ranch Kennels, Pacifica, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/shamrock-ranch-kennels/ (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. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/san-francisco-ca/shamrock-ranch-kennels.json