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Dog Boarding in Aurora — Free Quotes from Local Kennels

Aurora sits between southeast Denver and the airport, and its kennels know it. Tell us your dates and your dog and we pass the request to independent Aurora boarding facilities, who quote you directly.

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Aurora kennels, one request

Aurora has fewer boarding facilities than its size suggests, so a request that also reaches the Denver side of I-225 is worth considering. Say where you live.

  • Free. No charge for the request, and no booking through us.
  • Independent local businesses. A family kennel running since 1986, a franchise camp and a rescue that boards to fund itself.
  • Licensing checked at the source. The PACFA-licensed tag comes from Colorado Department of Agriculture records we confirmed, not from the business.

What to expect from dog boarding in Aurora

Aurora's published boarding prices follow the metro Denver range. The one big independent here sells space by the run rather than by the suite, which changes what the nightly rate buys.

ServiceTypical published price
Standard run or cabin, one dog$55–$65 per night (metro range)
Suite or upgraded room$80–$87 per night (metro range)
Indoor/outdoor run with doggy doorTenaker's 26-foot runs separate sleeping from play space; priced on request
Daycare during the stayIncluded at Camp Bow Wow Aurora; group play at Tenaker requires spay/neuter and current vaccines
Holiday surcharge$5–$6 per dog per night on the night before, of and after a holiday
Deposit50% or one night; non-refundable over Thanksgiving and Christmas

Published prices as of October 2026, typical ranges only. The providers you are matched with set their own prices and policies; confirm before booking.

Age and vaccine rules

Tenaker Pet Care Center does not accept dogs under four months and asks for a vet note for dogs 13 and older; group daycare there requires spay or neuter and current vaccines. Camp Bow Wow Aurora requires a camper interview before a first stay. Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella are the minimum at every facility, with canine influenza and leptospirosis commonly requested since the 2023 respiratory wave, and the July 2025 PACFA rule update means licensed kennels now hold vaccination records on file before dogs mix.

Drop-off

L.O.L.A.'s takes reservations by phone or email rather than an online portal, so allow a day for a reply. Camp Bow Wow Aurora follows the chain's long weekday hours with short Sunday windows. Tenaker is the one to ask about early or late drop-off around a flight; confirm the current arrangement when they quote.

Choosing a kennel in Aurora

Three facilities, three very different formats, and the airport on the horizon.

Tenaker, near Colfax and Chambers

Tenaker Pet Care Center has boarded Aurora pets since 1986 and now fills a 23,000-square-foot climate-controlled building on Laredo Street. Boarding runs are 26 feet long with a doggy door between sleeping and play sides, the outdoor yard has an agility course and a seasonal heated pool, and owners can watch play yards on live webcams. It also boards cats. For an older dog or one that does not enjoy group play, the run format is the point: your dog has its own space and still gets outside.

Camp Bow Wow Aurora, off Abilene near Iliff

The chain's Aurora camp runs the standard format: all-day group play in indoor and outdoor yards, individual cabins with a cot and fleece blanket at night, live webcams, and a required camper interview before the first stay. It also offers baths, nail trims and a three-level group training programme, which makes it the practical choice for a young, social dog that will spend the day playing anyway.

Out by the reservoir

L.O.L.A.'s Rescue Center & Boarding, the business long known as SunShine Dog Ranch, is on East Bayaud Avenue near the Aurora Reservoir. It pairs a dog rescue with paid overnight stays in large, temperature-controlled indoor kennels, and the boarding income funds the rescue side. It suits southeast Aurora and the E-470 corridor; its policies are confirmed from the source but it posts less detail than the others, so ask specifics when they quote.

Airport timing and Aurora's rules

Aurora is the last stop before Peña Boulevard for much of the southeast metro, and the kennels feel it at Thanksgiving, Christmas week and spring break; book those dates weeks ahead. Locally, dogs over six months need an Aurora licence ($15 a year altered), leashes can be up to 10 feet, and the pit-bull ban ended with Question 2D in November 2024, though each kennel still sets its own breed and intact-dog policy. Many southeast Aurora owners also use Denver facilities near Iliff and Quebec, so say on the form if you are open to that.

All three records, with addresses and confirmed policies, are in the Aurora dog boarding directory. The Aurora city hub covers the 10-foot leash rule, licensing and the Cherry Creek State Park off-leash area.

While your dog is in Aurora

Trails and patios near the kennels, from our directory.

Dog-friendly things to do in Aurora

Launch Pad Brewery

884 S Buckley Rd, Aurora, CO 80017

Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the taproom but must be leashed at all times and stay within arm's reach of their owner.

  • indoor ok
  • patio

Aurora · verified 2026-10-24

Second Dawn Brewing Co.

2302 Dayton St, Aurora, CO 80010

The brewery lists a dog-friendly patio; its website does not say whether dogs are allowed inside.

  • patio

Aurora · verified 2026-10-24

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Dog Boarding in Aurora: common questions

What does dog boarding cost in Aurora?

Aurora prices follow the metro range: $55 to $65 a night for a standard run or cabin and $80 to $87 for a suite in October 2026, plus $5 to $6 per night over holidays. Tenaker prices its indoor/outdoor runs on request. The providers you are matched with set their own prices.

Is there an age limit for boarding in Aurora?

Tenaker does not take dogs under four months and asks for a vet note for dogs 13 and older. Camp Bow Wow Aurora requires a camper interview rather than an age cutoff. Mention your dog's age on the form.

Which Aurora kennel suits a dog that dislikes group play?

We do not rank facilities, but the formats differ: Tenaker boards in individual indoor/outdoor runs with yard time, while Camp Bow Wow is built around all-day group play. Describe your dog's temperament and the quotes will reflect which setup fits.

How early should I book for a DIA trip?

Several weeks before Thanksgiving, Christmas week and spring break, with a deposit likely. For ordinary weekends a week or two is usually enough, but new dogs still need an interview or trial first.

Are you a kennel or a broker?

Neither in the usual sense. Colorado Outdoor Dogs is an independent directory. We pass your request to Aurora boarding businesses, who reply directly and may pay us a referral fee if you book. Confirm licensing and prices with them.