--- title: "The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge — San Francisco, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/the-tail-haven-hotel-and-day-lounge-5794/" 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 Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge Dog day care center in San Rafael, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in San Francisco, CA (https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/). **★4.4 from 33 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.0/10.** 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:** 629 Lindaro St, San Rafael, CA 94901 - **Phone:** (415) 964-4473 - **Website:** https://thetailhaven.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Tail%20Haven%20Hotel%20%26%20Day%20Lounge&query_place_id=ChIJUywYoQKahYARYp1m1rtFXXI ## 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 | 8 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Senior dogs:** Welcomes dogs of all ages, puppies to seniors — facility's words: "We welcome dogs of all ages, ranging from puppies to seniors." (https://www.thetailhaven.com/boarding/) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $84–$134 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $58 per day > “Small Dogs 25 lbs & under $84/night ... Extra Large Dogs 86 lbs & over $134/night ... Daily Rate Service Cost Full Day $58” Source: https://www.thetailhaven.com/boarding/ (daycare: https://www.thetailhaven.com/daycare/) — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 6 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, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza > “Your dog must be up to date on all vaccinations, including DPP (Distemper, Parvovirus & Parainfluenza) Rabies, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella every six months. We are also strongly recommending that all of our pups receive the Canine Influenza vaccination.” — https://www.thetailhaven.com/daycare/ - **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 8 months > “our current policy is to not care for intact animals over 8 months of age.” — https://www.thetailhaven.com/daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Make sure and bring your dog’s vaccination records” — https://www.thetailhaven.com/daycare/ ### 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:** All-day open play > “We welcome your dog into our pack with all-day play, a clean and safe environment, and convenient locations that fit into your routine.” — https://www.thetailhaven.com/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **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:** Indoor outdoor > “your dog enjoys hours of exercise and fun in our secure indoor-outdoor play yard.” — https://www.thetailhaven.com/daycare/ - **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:** Yes > “You ll receive daily photos of your dog while you re away.” — https://www.thetailhaven.com/daycare/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **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 Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge, San Rafael, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/the-tail-haven-hotel-and-day-lounge-5794/ (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-tail-haven-hotel-and-day-lounge-5794.json