--- title: "Big Valley Pet Resort — Seattle, WA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/big-valley-pet-resort/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" 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)" --- # Big Valley Pet Resort Pet boarding service in Poulsbo, WA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Seattle, WA (https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/). **★4.8 from 176 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** 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 - **Address:** 25297 Big Valley Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 - **Phone:** (360) 697-1451 - **Website:** https://www.bigvalleypetresort.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Big%20Valley%20Pet%20Resort&query_place_id=ChIJg3JSnPEhkFQR8SfJOCH6IFw ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Friday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–2 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Offers dog and cat boarding — facility's words: "Dog & Cat boarding is 7 days a week" (https://bigvalleypetresort.com/policies-%26-procedures) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Accepts unaltered dogs until age 2; does not accept unaltered dogs aged 2 or older — facility's words: "We accept unaltered dogs up until they reach the age of 2 years." (https://bigvalleypetresort.com/policies-%26-procedures) - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be at least 6 months old before their Meet and Greet — facility's words: "We require dogs to be at least 6 months of age before having their Meet and Greet." (https://bigvalleypetresort.com/policies-%26-procedures) - **Checkout time:** Boarding pick-up before 1 PM Monday to Saturday; extended check-out to 4:45 PM costs $20 — facility's words: "Boarding Pick up Monday - Saturday is before 1 PM, with the option for extended check out until 4:45 PM, for a $20 fee." (https://bigvalleypetresort.com/before-your-visit-1) - **Late pick-up:** Extended check-out until 4:45 PM Monday to Saturday costs $20 — facility's words: "with the option for extended check out until 4:45 PM, for a $20 fee." (https://bigvalleypetresort.com/before-your-visit-1) - **Cancellation:** Non-holiday deposits are refundable if cancelled at least 48 hours before the stay — facility's words: "These deposits are refundable if cancellation is made at least 48 hours prior to the start of the reservation." (https://bigvalleypetresort.com/dates-discounts-%26-deposit) - **If a dog is sick:** May refuse animals showing illness; contacts the owner if a guest shows illness after drop-off — facility's words: "the Boarding Facility reserves the right to refuse admission to any animal showing signs of illness or parasites, including but not limited to fleas, giardia, or severe mobility impairments. If a Guest begins to show signs of illness after drop-off, Front Reception will contact the Customer" (https://bigvalleypetresort.com/new-boarding-client-agree) ## For travelers - **SEA** (Seattle-Tacoma): 28 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 9 AM to 5 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Daycare:** $35 per day > “Daycare is $35 per day when paying daily, or save with one of our awesome package deals below!” Source: https://bigvalleypetresort.com/daycare — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 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 > “Below is a list of required immunizations that your pet will need for boarding, grooming, and daycare. ... BORDETELLA Usually expires after one (1) year. ... DISTEMPER Usually expires after one (1) or three (3) years. ... RABIES Usually expires after one (1) or three (3) years” — https://bigvalleypetresort.com/policies-%26-procedures - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 24 months > “Your dog must be at least 6 months old before having their first Meet & Greet. Additionally, we DO NOT accept unaltered dogs aged 2 years or older.” — https://bigvalleypetresort.com/policies-%26-procedures - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “A $35 non-refundable Meet & Greet fee is required at the time of booking to reserve your appointment.” — https://bigvalleypetresort.com/policies-%26-procedures - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Share Vaccine Records Before your Meet & Greet, send your pup’s updated vaccine records to petresort@bigvalleyanimalcarecenter.com or bring them along on the day of your visit.” — https://bigvalleypetresort.com/policies-%26-procedures ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** No — nobody is on site overnight > “Finally right before we head home for the day, all dogs (unless asked not to) get a goodnight treat and their dog flaps closed for the night.” — https://bigvalleypetresort.com/policies-%26-procedures - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Temperament and personality > “We tailor our play yard packs based on your dog's temperament & personality so they can safely play with other dogs just like them, in small or large groups, or with siblings!” — https://bigvalleypetresort.com/dog-rooms - **Time out of their room:** Twice daily exercise in play yards > “Boarding stays come with twice daily exercise in our play yards!” — https://bigvalleypetresort.com/dog-rooms - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not offered > “We are not able to accept dogs who can only play alone, as we do not have the outdoor play space that would allow for ample solo play” — https://bigvalleypetresort.com/dog-rooms - **Housing:** Indoor outdoor run > “Boarding Rooms for Dogs Prices are per night, additional services and fees may apply. Suite $104 Inside : 8' x 8' Outside : 8'x 6' covered patio” — https://bigvalleypetresort.com/dog-rooms - **Outdoor access:** Private patio > “Boarding Rooms for Dogs Prices are per night, additional services and fees may apply. Suite $104 Inside : 8' x 8' Outside : 8'x 6' covered patio” — https://bigvalleypetresort.com/dog-rooms - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## Licensing Washington does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level, and has no state disclosure or standards law for boarding. The Washington State Department of Agriculture's Animal Services licenses cover animal feed, animal health and import, livestock identification and avian health; nothing for kennels or pet businesses. House Bill 2403 (2024), which would have required every kennel operator to have a fire alarm or sprinkler system in each building housing animals and to certify it on the business-license application, had a committee hearing on 23 January 2024 and went no further. Regulation in the Seattle metro is local and comes from three bodies. Public Health – Seattle & King County licenses pet businesses across the county under King County Board of Health Code Title 8, chapter 8.03: a 'commercial kennel' (four or more dogs or cats kept for commercial purposes including board) and a 'pet daycare facility' (four or more dogs left for supervised play) each need an operating permit from the health director, applied for at least 30 days before opening; the director may inspect during business hours and must document findings on an inspection form; the 2026 permit fee is $506 for either category. The Board of Health plans a September 2026 vote on a rewrite that adds staffing and supervision standards and a combined, tiered boarding/daycare permit, for implementation in 2027. The Seattle Animal Shelter licenses individual pets under SMC 9.25.050 and issues no kennel or daycare business license that we could find; Seattle controls where pet daycares and kennels may locate through the Land Use Code. Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) licenses hobby kennels and catteries under KCC 11.04 at $50 a year and, for commercial kennels, defers to the Public Health permit (KCC 11.04.050(B)). These are county and city instruments, not a state regime, and were not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/ ## How to cite Big Valley Pet Resort, Poulsbo, WA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/big-valley-pet-resort/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 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/seattle-wa/big-valley-pet-resort.json