Gillshire Kennels Inc

★ 4.7 · 144 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Tacoma, WA
Gillshire Kennels Inc, Tacoma
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 144 reviews · top 40% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
144 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#94 of 244 in Seattle
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published2 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

Gillshire Kennels Inc is a boarding facility in Tacoma, WA, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 144 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #94 of 244 in Seattle. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
Boarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Seattle
#94 of 244
Google rating
★4.7 (144)
From downtown
32.3 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 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.

Operations2 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Every pet recieves their own individaul place indoors and the dogs have an outdoor yard as well.”gillshirekennels.com/about
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“No Matter what pet you board every one of our indoor spaces are fully heated and air conditioned with state of the art heating and cooling units.”gillshirekennels.com/about
Show 25 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
Temperament evaluationNot 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
CapacityNot 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★129
4 ★5
3 ★2
2 ★2
1 ★6
★ 4.70Google average
144reviews 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

pet boarding 14senior dog care 7medication administration 7happy dogs 6care for pups 3trustworthy staff 3greyhounds 2cages 2

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

Hours

Mon
8:30 AM–6 PM
Tue
8:30 AM–6 PM
Wed
8:30 AM–6 PM
Thu
8:30 AM–6 PM
Fri
8:30 AM–6 PM
Sat
9 AM–5 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
21.8 mi
Weekday hours span
8:30 AM – 6 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

2519 128th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445

32.3 miles from downtown Seattle · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Gillshire Kennels Inc

What services does Gillshire Kennels Inc offer?
Gillshire Kennels Inc is listed as a kennel in Tacoma, WA, offering boarding.
How much does Gillshire Kennels Inc charge?
We did not find a published rate on Gillshire Kennels Inc'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 Gillshire Kennels Inc?
Gillshire Kennels Inc'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 Gillshire Kennels Inc compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #94 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 144 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Gillshire Kennels Inc, Tacoma, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/gillshire-kennels-inc/

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