Fort Fido

★ 4.4 · 108 Google reviews·Dog daycare·University Place, WA
Fort Fido, University Place
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score8.9 /10Very good · 108 reviews · top 89% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 8.9
Reviews read
108 on Google
Average stars
4.40 ★
Rank
#210 of 244 in Seattle
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published1 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

Fort Fido is a dog daycare in University Place, WA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 8.9/10 (very good) from 108 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #210 of 244 in Seattle. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 1.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Seattle
#210 of 244
Google rating
★4.4 (108)
From downtown
27.2 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

1/27

1 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Dogs can begin boarding overnight after passing their assessment .”fortfido.com/boarding/
Show 26 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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

8.9Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★84
4 ★10
3 ★2
2 ★0
1 ★12
★ 4.40Google average
108reviews behind the score
★ 4.66Seattle 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

chocolate lab 4happy pup 3clean 3senior dog care 2eager pup 2friendly owners 2hours 2spay 2

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

Hours

Mon
6 AM–7:30 PM
Tue
6 AM–7:30 PM
Wed
6 AM–7:30 PM
Thu
6 AM–7:30 PM
Fri
6 AM–7:30 PM
Sat
9 AM–6 PM
Sun
Closed

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

For travelers

SEA · Seattle-Tacoma
18.1 mi
Weekday hours span
6 AM – 7:30 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

6908 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466

27.2 miles from downtown Seattle · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Fort Fido

What services does Fort Fido offer?
Fort Fido is listed as a dog day care center in University Place, WA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Fort Fido charge?
We did not find a published rate on Fort Fido's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Seattle median published boarding rate is $65/night across 96 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Fort Fido?
Fort Fido's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Fort Fido compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #210 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (8.9/10, very good), based on 108 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.

Cite this record

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

Fort Fido, University Place, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/fort-fido-2776/

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