The Best Pet Boarding & Daycare in Yuma

Waggin West is Yuma's best pet boarding operation, known for handling anxious animals with patience and decades of family-owned trust.

By The Scoop Editorial Team · How we pick · Updated June 2026

Waggin West

★★★★★ 4.7 · 174 reviews

Open 7 AM–6 PM most days

Waggin West has built something rare in pet boarding: multi-decade customer loyalty based on trust with difficult animals. The facility handles anxious, reactive, and special-needs dogs with patience that owners notice immediately, often offering tours before the first stay and calling with updates during boarding. Grooming tackles heavy shedding jobs and turns out clean results at fair prices. Walk-in nail trims keep things flexible. Families report bringing pets here for fifteen, even twenty years, which tells you what you need to know. Dogs arrive happy and leave the same way.

"The team at Waggin West was incredibly understanding of my anxiety and sensitive to Mouse's needs as a first-time grooming client…"Verified review

Best for: Nervous dogs and multi-year loyalty

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2883 E 14th St, Yuma

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2883 E 14th St, Yuma

2No. 2 in Yuma

Paws & Claws Pet Grooming & Resort

★★★★★ 4.7 · 110 reviews

Open 8 AM–5 PM, closed Sun & Sat

Paws & Claws runs on spacious kennel setups that let dogs from the same family stay together, with outdoor access during boarding stays that gives pets room to move. Grooming and nail trimming earn specific praise for quality and care. Customers report fifteen-plus years of repeat visits, which speaks to consistency. The team accommodates two-week boarding stretches and responds quickly when plans change. Grooming appointments can run long if you need single-dog scheduling, so confirm timing ahead, especially during busy snowbird months.

"When I picked them up they were happy and well cared for. The had zero trauma or anxiety pertaining to two week boarding."Verified review

Best for: Multi-dog families needing extended stays

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5430 W 8th St, Yuma

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5430 W 8th St, Yuma

3No. 3 in Yuma

Yuma Pet Hotel and Resort

★★★★★ 4.3 · 137 reviews

Open 2 PM–6 PM daily

Yuma Pet Hotel keeps boarding affordable with daycare running fifteen dollars per dog and a team that communicates well during stays. The facility offers medication administration, on-site grooming, and surveillance around the clock. Staff accommodates last-minute needs and provides updates that give owners peace of mind. The location sits in an industrial area and the schedule runs split shifts, so check pickup windows before you book.

"…one of the most affordable dog daycare options in town, and unlike many places, they actually communicate and call you back…"Verified review

Best for: Budget-conscious daycare and last-minute boarding

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1161 E 21st St A, Yuma

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1161 E 21st St A, Yuma

How Yuma's Top Pet Boarding & Daycare Compare

How Yuma's top Pet Boarding & Daycare compare across key factors
Business	Hours	Known for
Waggin West Top Pick	7 AM–6 PM	Nervous dogs and multi-year loyalty

Paws & Claws Pet Grooming & Resort	8 AM–5 PM	Multi-dog families needing extended stays
Yuma Pet Hotel and Resort	2 PM–6 PM	Budget-conscious daycare and last-minute boarding

What People Are Saying

20% of Waggin West reviews mention the grooming.

★★★★★

Finally, a place who actually listens to what you want. Great end results…

Waggin West

★★★★★

I especially like the communication and ease with drop off and pick up. I would absolutely recommend if you need boarding great location.

Paws & Claws Pet Grooming & Resort

★★★★★

Clean facility. They gave me daily updates on how my dogs were doing.

Yuma Pet Hotel and Resort

Pet Boarding & Daycare in Yuma

Pet boarding demand in Yuma swings with the snowbird calendar. Winter months bring families traveling back north or east, while summer heat drives locals out of town for cooler climates, creating two distinct booking peaks. Facilities adapt schedules around extreme temperatures, and outdoor-access setups become decision points when summer days clear triple digits. The small market supports three main operations, all locally owned, with multi-year customer retention shaping reputation more than advertising. Daycare stays steady year-round, driven by work schedules and military families stationed at MCAS Yuma.

What to Know Before You Choose

Ask whether staff are trained in pet first aid and CPR and whether a vet is on call after hours, since emergencies don't wait for business hours.
Find out the dog-to-handler ratio during daycare and whether dogs are grouped by size, temperament, and play style to prevent injuries.
Check if they require proof of vaccinations (bordetella, rabies, distemper) and whether they do a temperament evaluation before accepting your pet.
Visit during operating hours to see the actual play areas and kennels: clean floors, fresh water, shade, and good airflow matter more than marketing photos.
Ask about daily routines, including how many potty breaks or walks your pet gets, whether dogs are crated alone overnight, and if they'll administer medications.
Confirm their webcam or photo update policy so you can check in, especially if you're leaving your pet for the first time or traveling out of state.
Book early for holidays, spring training season, and summer vacation weeks when Yuma families travel, since the best spots fill weeks ahead.

Questions Yuma Locals Ask

Who has the best pet boarding in Yuma?

Waggin West leads Yuma's pet boarding scene with decades of family-owned trust and a track record handling anxious and special-needs animals. The facility stays clean, staff calls with updates during stays, and families report loyalty stretching fifteen to twenty years. Dogs arrive happy and leave the same way.

How much does pet boarding cost in Yuma?

Yuma Pet Hotel runs daycare at fifteen dollars per dog, while boarding rates vary by facility and length of stay. Most spots offer grooming as an add-on service. Calling ahead during peak snowbird season helps lock in availability and confirm exact pricing for your dates.

Do Yuma pet boarding facilities offer grooming?

Yes. Waggin West and Paws & Claws both offer full grooming in-house, with expertise in heavy shedding breeds and quality cuts that customers return for year after year. Yuma Pet Hotel has an on-site groomer as well. Nail trimming is available at all three spots, with walk-in service at Waggin West.

Can I board multiple dogs together in Yuma?

Paws & Claws offers spacious kennel runs that allow dogs from the same family to stay together, with outdoor access during boarding. Waggin West also accommodates multi-dog families. Both facilities handle extended stays and communicate well when pets are sharing space.

Which Yuma boarding facility is best for anxious dogs?

Waggin West specializes in anxious, reactive, and special-needs animals. The team offers facility tours before the first stay, works slowly to build trust with nervous pets, and has decades of experience calming difficult cases. Customers mention the patience and care that sets the facility apart.

Do Yuma pet boarding facilities handle medication?

Yes. Yuma Pet Hotel explicitly offers medication administration services during boarding stays. Most facilities in town work with you on medication schedules if you communicate needs upfront, but confirm protocols when you book to ensure your pet's routine stays consistent.

When should I book pet boarding in Yuma?

Booking ahead during snowbird season helps avoid waits, especially from November through March when families travel and the area's population swells. Summer demand runs lighter, but facilities may adjust schedules around the heat, so confirm hours before dropping off. Holiday weeks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring break) fill fastest. If you're traveling on fixed dates, reserve spots two to three weeks out to lock in your preferred facility.

Do Yuma boarding kennels offer daycare?

All three ranked facilities offer daycare alongside boarding. Yuma Pet Hotel runs daycare at fifteen dollars per dog, and Waggin West and Paws & Claws both accommodate daytime drop-offs. Daycare demand stays steady year-round, while boarding spikes when snowbirds and locals leave town during winter months.

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