Kennel Connection
All-in-one pet boarding, daycare, and grooming management software
About Kennel Connection
Kennel Connection is a comprehensive kennel management software with over 30 years in the industry. It offers modules for pet boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and pet-sitting with both cloud-based and desktop deployment options. Features include online booking, automated reminders, Text-to-Pay, client portals, and integrated payment processing.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Over 30 years in the industry with proven reliability
- Flexible deployment: cloud, desktop, or hybrid options
- Comprehensive all-in-one solution covering boarding, daycare, grooming, and training
- Excellent customer support that is fast, knowledgeable, and available 24/7
- Desktop option works without internet - ideal for rural facilities
- Extensive reporting capabilities for business insights
Cons
- Interface looks dated compared to modern SaaS competitors
- Standard plan limited to one module; full features require premium tier
- Can be confusing for new employees due to multiple ways to do the same task
- Software crashes reported by some users
- Client portal only available on the most expensive plans
- 2-Way SMS is an additional $50/month add-on
Key Features
Boarding Management
Complete pet boarding scheduling with kennel assignments, feeding schedules, and medication tracking
Grooming Module
Manage grooming appointments, services, and stylist schedules
Online Booking
Pet parents can book boarding, daycare, and grooming appointments online 24/7
Pet Parent Portal
Self-service portal for clients to view bookings, pet records, and make payments
Automated Reminders
SMS and email reminders for appointments, vaccinations, and follow-ups
Text-to-Pay
Send payment links via text message for quick and convenient checkout
Daycare Calendar
Visual calendar for managing daily daycare attendance and capacity
Reporting & Analytics
Comprehensive business reports including financial reports, occupancy rates, and pet records
Pricing
- Grooming module
- VIP onboarding & support
- Pet parent portal
- Online booking
- Secure data storage
- Offline access
- Multiple plans available
- VIP onboarding & support
- Local database
- Multi-station compatible
- Unlimited modules
- VIP onboarding & support
- Pet parent portal
- Online booking
- Secure cloud storage
- Online & offline access
- Unlimited modules
- VIP onboarding & support
- Pet parent portal
- Online booking
Best For
Pet Boarding Facilities
Manage kennel assignments, feeding schedules, medications, and owner communications for boarding operations
Dog Daycare Centers
Track daily attendance, manage capacity, and handle check-ins/check-outs for daycare services
Pet Grooming Salons
Schedule grooming appointments, track service history, and manage stylist workloads
Multi-Service Pet Care
Run boarding, daycare, grooming, and training from a single unified platform
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