If you’re a fellow pet parent traveling this summer for an extended period, you might be looking for a pet sitter or trusted pet boarding facilities in Beijing to leave your pet with.
Here are a few recommendations we rounded up.
CuddlesPet International Pet Resort
Professional pet boarding and training facility running over 10 years. English-speaking services available. It’s a safe and enclosed yard for your dog to run free without a leash during the boarding time. AC and heater available in all different sizes kennels, so the indoor temperature is keeping the same as it is for people are living in. The dog trainers and keepers are well trained on taking good care of dogs, and doing basic medical treatment. Dogs are happy being with them here!
Rate per day: Starting from RMB 120 for dogs under 10kg, RMB 140 for dogs 10kg-35kg
Get in touch: QR code below
Danny’s Dog Boarding
Danny’s Dog Boarding & Training is a safe, loving place for you to leave your beloved dog while you are away. Their premises are in the peaceful countryside of Beijing, allowing the dogs to have plenty of space. They are especially known for their personalized dog training. In fact, Danny’s own dog, M, has held the Guinness World Record for “Most Times to Catch a Frisbee in 3 Minutes” since 2011.
Rate per day: RMB 80 for small dogs, RMB 100 for medium dogs, RMB 120 for large dogs
*Free grooming if your dog stays over 10 days
Get in touch: WeChat ID M616053303
Diddy’s Hood
Diddy’s Hood is a home-feel boarding and training facility located in Shunyi near the old capital airport with a capacity of 30 furry guests. With access to a 35000m² natural grass lawn that’s just 15km away from their boarding center, as well as a spacious outdoor pool, Diddy’s Hood is often booked up way in advance so make sure to plan ahead.
Rate: RMB 300 / dog / night, special prices starting from RMB 200 / dog / night for long-term boarding and multiple dogs
*All dogs get a bath at the end of their stay
Get in touch: WeChat ID adriendiddyshood
Do note that all these boarding facilities require proof of vaccination for pets to be admitted.
Pet Sitters
Spare Leash
Spare Leash is a pet-sitting platform that connects pet owners to verified pet sitters. With safety as our number one priority, all pet sitters have gone through a face-to-face interview before becoming an active members of the sitter team. All services are in a home, 100% cage-free. Pet owners have direct access to a database of pet sitters and can chat with pet sitters before each service.
Services include everything from dog walking, training, and dog boarding to cat sitting and even helping out with trips to the vet. Prices vary from RMB 70-200.
Website: www.spareleash.com.cn
Get in touch: WeChat ID Spareleash
We also asked the local community for those who are staying this summer and happy to help with your fur babies and here are two in the community who signed up. *We recommend having a nice long chat and possibly meeting the sitter before leaving your pets with them for an extended period of time.
Zhang Senhoo, 28, Aviation Engineer
Available all summer
Types of animals welcome: Dogs, reptiles
Own pets: Dog, hamster, and spiders
Rates: RMB 100 / day (Negotiable), RMB2,000 deposit needed
Get in touch: 13611394498
Shanalee, 17, French student
Available all summer
Able to pet sit at a person’s house or own house
Experience with dogs, cats, and hamsters
Rates: Flexible.
Get in touch: 15010442921
Enjoy your summer with your pets in good hands!
Images: Courtesy of the vendors
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