--- title: "Soos Creek Kennels — Seattle, WA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/soos-creek-kennels/" 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)" --- # Soos Creek Kennels Pet boarding service in Kent, WA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Seattle, WA (https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/). **★4.6 from 164 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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 - **Address:** 13426 SE 208th St, Kent, WA 98042 - **Phone:** (253) 630-5342 - **Website:** http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Soos%20Creek%20Kennels&query_place_id=ChIJVa1ww8JdkFQRppuYPRHBgUc ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 9 AM–1 PM, 4 PM–12 AM | | Tuesday | 12–6 AM, 9 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM | | Wednesday | 9 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM | | Thursday | 9 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM | | Friday | 9 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM | | Sunday | 4–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Check-out is noon; later pick-ups are charged an additional day — facility's words: "Check-out is 12 noon but should you not make it back before noon, don't worry, your pet will be waiting for you but you will be charged for an additional day." (http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/faq.html) - **Late pick-up:** Pick-up after noon is charged an additional day — facility's words: "Check-out is 12 noon but should you not make it back before noon, don't worry, your pet will be waiting for you but you will be charged for an additional day." (http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/faq.html) - **Senior dogs:** Boards senior pets; may ask owners to fill out a senior pet health care directive — facility's words: "Over the years we have handled all manners of senior conditions and we will make every effort to insure that your best friend is comfortable … you may be asked to fill out a senior pet Health Care Directive." (http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/boarding.html) - **If a dog is sick:** Daycare dogs must not have had or been exposed to a transmittable illness in the last 30 days — facility's words: "All pets attending daycare at SCK must be in good health. All owners will sign an agreement stating their pets have not been ill with any transmittable illnesses or parasites and have knowledge that they have not been exposed to transmittable illnesses within the last 30 days." (http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/doggie-daycare.html) - **Minimum age (months):** Daycare dogs must be 16 weeks or older — facility's words: "All pets attending Daycare must be 16 weeks of age or older." (http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/doggie-daycare.html) - **Breed & size limits:** Daycare for new customers is currently only for dogs 35 pounds or larger — facility's words: "Currently at this time Soos Creek Kennels is only providing Daycare Services for new customers with dogs 35 pounds or larger." (http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/doggie-daycare.html) ## For travelers - **SEA** (Seattle-Tacoma): 7.3 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 12 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $50–$55 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Additional dog:** $40 to $45 for a 2nd pet sharing the run > “10' Run 1st pet $50 2nd pet $40 3rd pet $30 14' Run 1st pet $52 2nd pet $42 3rd pet $32 30' Run 1st pet $55 2nd pet $45 3rd pet $35” Source: http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/boarding.html — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “A printed current vaccination record from your Veterinarian is required ... DOGS : Rabies, Bordetella (must ask for) Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Parainfluenza (these last four may read like DHPP or similar) SCK highly recommends the canine influenza vaccine for dogs.” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/boarding.html - **Bordetella lead time:** 7 days before arrival > “All vaccinations must be done at least 7 days prior to the dog attending daycare.” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/doggie-daycare.html - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “All pets attending daycare must be current on the following vaccinations: DHLPP, Rabies, annual negative fecal test, and biannual Bordatella.” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/doggie-daycare.html - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “Spayed/Neutered : All dogs attending daycare who are 6 months or older must be spayed or neutered.” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/doggie-daycare.html - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Application/assessment : All Dogs must go through an assessment and probationary period (4 visits) before officially becoming A Soos Creek Kennels Daycare member.” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/doggie-daycare.html - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “A printed current vaccination record from your Veterinarian is required and for the health of all pets, no exceptions can be made.” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/boarding.html ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “SCK offers walks (dogs) and playtimes (dogs & cats) that are 1-on-1 with a member of our staff.” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/faq.html - **Housing:** Indoor outdoor run > “On the inside, each run is divided by concrete block for your dog's safety, comfort and privacy. On the outside, a 20" high concrete barrier protects each guest from the 'activities' of their neighbor” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/boarding.html - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor run > “On the inside, each run is divided by concrete block for your dog's safety, comfort and privacy. On the outside, a 20" high concrete barrier protects each guest from the 'activities' of their neighbor” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/boarding.html - **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:** Walk-in tours welcome > “Stop by for a tour Tours are offered Monday through Friday during business hours, Saturdays (except during holiday periods) and no tours on Sundays.” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/boarding.html - **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:** Yes, for a fee > “Our staff will administer medication and treatments with your vet's prescription, of course. $6.00 per day, per pet for pills $12.00 per day, per pet for shots, creams, drops, sprays, etc.” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/boarding.html - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “For that reason we highly recommend you bring your own food because your pet will do better if they stay on their own food.” — http://www.sooscreekkennels.com/boarding.html - **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 Soos Creek Kennels, Kent, WA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/soos-creek-kennels/ (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/soos-creek-kennels.json