Dog and cat boarding near Carmichael

Carmichael is a long suburb of about 77,000 people with a median age of 40. The median home dates from 1972, and the median age is higher than most of its neighbors.

Quick facts

• About 37 miles and 50 minutes
• Median age 40.1
• Senior dogs and senior cats welcome
• Median home value about $579,500

The way out of Carmichael

Winding Way and Cypress Avenue connect to Highway 244 (1 mile), then I-80 west for about 28 miles and Highway 113 for about 4 miles. Total 37.2 miles, 30.3 miles in a straight line, about 50 minutes free-flow.

An older community

Carmichael has 31,208 households in three ZIPs (95608, 95628 and 95841). Median age is 40.1, median household income is about $85,900, and about 27 percent of households have children under 18. About 52 percent of homes are owner-occupied.

Pet estimates are about 14,200 dog homes and 10,000 cat homes. About 3,900 adults are civilian veterans.

Boarding a senior pet

Older dogs and cats appreciate a run with a Kuranda bed and a blanket, and the heated winter and air-conditioned summer climate. Dogs choose inside or outside, so a senior dog can rest indoors if it wants.

Medications are given at no extra charge, which matters for arthritis or thyroid pills. Learn more on senior dog boarding and senior cat boarding.

Getting a senior pet in the door

Leave your pet in the car at check-in; staff carry belongings and walk your pet in. On a hot day the pavement can be hard on paws, and staff may scoop up a small pet and hurry.

Why the setting matters

A kennel on about ten country acres means a long fence line, a grass field and large fenced play areas, away from traffic noise. Dogs see their neighbors through the fence but have their own space, and every run is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer. The original building dates from 1971 and a second building opened on October 5, 2022. Look at the photo gallery to see the grounds.