--- title: "The Grateful Dog — San Francisco, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/the-grateful-dog-8237/" 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)" --- # The Grateful Dog Dog day care center in San Francisco, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in San Francisco, CA (https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/). **★4.0 from 45 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 8.5/10.** 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:** daycare, boarding - **Address:** 1769 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123 - **Phone:** (415) 563-2275 - **Website:** https://www.sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Grateful%20Dog&query_place_id=ChIJncK3Z9uAhYARPbx81J6iyFw ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Late pick-up:** Daycare: dogs picked up after hours at the SF location are charged $25 — facility's words: "*We do not allow daycare late pickups at our San Francisco location. Any dogs picked up after hours will be charged a $25 late pickup fee." (https://www.sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/dog_daycare) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $85 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $55 per day - **Holiday surcharge:** Holiday rate $100/night > “Basic overnight rate – $85/night ... All Day PlayCare (More than 6 hours) – $55” Source: https://www.sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/dog_boarding (daycare: https://www.sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/dog_daycare) — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 5 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 > “It is mandatory that all dogs maintain up-to-date vaccinations for Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella.” — https://www.sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/ - **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 from 6 months > “To be spayed or neutered if over 6 months of age” — https://www.sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “We require the following for your dog: First-Time Visit/Temperament Evaluation” — https://www.sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 ### 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 temperament > “not to mention other dogs of similar size and temperament to socialize in a group setting.” — https://www.sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **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:** 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, no charge > “will administer medication or cater to special needs at no additional charge.” — https://www.sanfranciscodoggydaycare.com/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **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 The Grateful Dog, San Francisco, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/the-grateful-dog-8237/ (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/the-grateful-dog-8237.json