Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn

★ 3.1 · 117 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Bothell, WA
Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn, Bothell
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score6.8 /10Mixed · 117 reviews · top 100% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 6.8
Reviews read
117 on Google
Average stars
3.10 ★
Rank
#236 of 244 in Seattle
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$40 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $40
Source
Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Price per night: $40 ~ 1 dog $75 ~ 2 Dogs After noon pick up $10 per pet Holiday rate per night: $45 ~ 1 Dog $80 ~ 2 Dogs”
Open their price page ↗

Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn is a pet boarding in Bothell, WA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 6.8/10 (mixed) from 117 Google reviews averaging 3.1 stars — #236 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $40 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$40/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Seattle
#236 of 244
Google rating
★3.1 (117)
From downtown
15.7 mi
Neighborhood
North Creek
Holiday / peak
Holiday rate $45 per night for 1 dog
Additional dog
$75 per night for 2 dogs
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“VACCINE REQUIREMENTS all pets must have current vaccines DOG: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella”taw-inn.com/services/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“The evaluation costs $10 and takes about 10-20 minutes. All reservations will be approved after social evaluation.”taw-inn.com/services/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Create a profile for your pet(s), add pet information and upload current vaccine records through the pet portal.”taw-inn.com/services/
Show 24 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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

6.8MixedDogs Away score
5 ★52
4 ★9
3 ★1
2 ★6
1 ★49
★ 3.10Google average
117reviews 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

kennel 14daycare 9grooming 4happy pets 3excited dogs 2dog socialization 2fair rates 2scheduling 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding pick-up by noon; after-noon pick-ups cost $10 per petStated on their website
Late pick-up
After-noon boarding pick-up costs $10 per petStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards cats ($21 per night for one cat)Stated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2020$22/night—Archived page, 2020-12-04
2021$27/night—Archived page, 2021-11-28
2022$32/night—Archived page, 2022-07-07
2023$35/night—Archived page, 2023-09-23
2024$35/night—Archived page, 2024-12-10
Now$40/night—Their website, 2026-09-08

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
Closed
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
25.8 mi
Weekday hours span
7 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

19816 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98012

15.7 miles from downtown Seattle · North Creek · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn

What services does Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn offer?
Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn is listed as a pet boarding service in Bothell, WA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Seattle median published boarding rate is $65/night.
What vaccines does Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn?
Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn'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 Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #236 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (6.8/10, mixed), based on 117 Google reviews averaging 3.1 stars.

Cite this record

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

Tails-A-Waggin' Dog & Cat Inn, Bothell, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/tails-a-waggin-dog-and-cat-inn/

Similar places near Bothell

Closest facilities offering the same services.

All 244 in Seattle
$40 / nightpublished rate
Call