Whether you're traveling for a long weekend or need somewhere for your dog or cat during a workday, Metro Manila's pet daycare and boarding market spans a wide price range — from ₱150-a-day home-based boarders to premium pet hotels charging ₱900 or more. The gap between those tiers isn't just marketing: it usually comes down to space per pet, staff-to-pet ratio, and whether your dog or cat gets individual attention or shares a group kennel area, so knowing what each price tier actually includes matters more than just picking the cheapest listing.
Expect to pay roughly ₱150 to ₱350 per day for basic boarding, ₱500 to ₱900 per day for a mid-tier pet hotel with more attention and space, and ₱75 an hour or ₱300–₱500 for a full day of daycare without an overnight stay.
- Budget boarding runs ₱150–₱350 per day, mid-tier facilities charge ₱500–₱900 per day, and premium pet hotels can exceed ₱900 per day
- Daycare (no overnight stay) is cheaper than boarding, typically ₱75 per hour or ₱300–₱500 for a full day
- Cats generally board cheaper than dogs at the same facility — often ₱600 vs ₱800 per day at mid-tier boarders
- An up-to-date rabies vaccination is required by nearly every boarding facility, and is a legal requirement under RA 9482 regardless of boarding
- Quezon City, Makati, and Pasig offer free anti-rabies vaccination and registration through their city veterinary offices, cutting a recurring cost most owners assume is private-clinic-only
Budget Boarding: ₱150–₱350 Per Day
At the lowest end, home-based boarders and small neighborhood pet shops charge ₱150 to ₱350 per day, with rates on marketplaces like PetBacker starting as low as ₱150 per night depending on the host's setup, pet size, and location. Ayesha's Pet Grooming Salon, for example, offers boarding starting at ₱250 per day, while Metrodog's board-and-lodging starts at ₱350 per day depending on your pet's size, with a free basic bath and blow-dry included for every 5 nights.
This tier usually means your pet shares space with other boarders in a home or small commercial setup rather than getting an individual kennel or suite. It works well for calm, well-socialized pets on shorter stays (a weekend or a few days), but ask specifically about supervision ratios and whether dogs of different sizes are separated, since budget facilities don't always have the space to do so.
Mid-Tier Pet Hotels: ₱500–₱900 Per Day
Mid-tier facilities charge ₱500 to ₱900 per day and typically offer individual kennels or suites, scheduled feeding, and at least one supervised playtime or walk per day. Adorafur Happy Stay prices boarding between ₱500 and ₱900 depending on room type and pet size, while some facilities set boarding at ₱600 for cats and ₱800 for dogs — a pattern common across Metro Manila, since cats generally require less space and supervision than dogs of similar size.
This is the tier most Metro Manila pet owners land on for trips longer than a few days, since it balances real oversight (webcams, daily photo updates, and staff on-site overnight are common at this price point) without the concierge-level pricing of premium pet hotels.
Premium Pet Hotels: ₱900+ Per Day
Premium boarding facilities in Metro Manila, often styled as full "pet hotels," can exceed ₱900 per day and typically include private suites, webcam access for owners, grooming add-ons, specialized diets, and sometimes veterinary staff on standby. These facilities are worth the premium for pets with medical needs, senior pets, or anxious pets that do poorly in shared or group environments.
Before booking premium boarding, ask exactly what's bundled into the daily rate versus billed as an add-on — grooming, extra walks, and specialized feeding are sometimes quoted separately even at higher price tiers, and a listed ₱900/day rate can climb quickly once add-ons are included.
Daycare vs. Overnight Boarding: What's the Difference in Cost
Daycare — dropping your pet off in the morning and picking them up the same evening, with no overnight stay — is meaningfully cheaper than boarding. Metrodog charges ₱75 per hour for daycare, while other facilities like Adorafur price a full day of daycare starting around ₱300, roughly in line with the ₱300–₱500 range most Metro Manila daycare providers charge for a full working day.
Daycare makes sense for pet owners who need coverage during work hours but can pick their pet up before bedtime, and it's usually the better financial choice if you need coverage on fewer than 3–4 consecutive days — boarding's per-night rate structure starts to make more sense only once you're covering multiple overnight stays in a row.
The Rabies Vaccination Requirement Before Boarding
Nearly every legitimate boarding facility in Metro Manila will ask for proof of an up-to-date anti-rabies vaccination before accepting your pet, and this isn't just a facility policy — it's a legal requirement for all dog owners under Republic Act No. 9482, the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007, which mandates annual rabies vaccination starting at 3 months of age regardless of whether you ever plan to board your pet.
At private clinics, anti-rabies vaccine costs typically range from ₱190–₱500 for cats and ₱700–₱1,200 for dogs per dose, though pricing varies by clinic and brand. If your pet's vaccination has lapsed, budget for this cost and a few days' lead time before your planned boarding date, since some facilities require the vaccine to have been administered at least a week or two before drop-off.
Free Vaccination and Registration Options in Metro Manila
Several Metro Manila cities run free anti-rabies vaccination and registration programs through their city veterinary offices, which can eliminate the private-clinic vaccination cost entirely if you plan ahead. Quezon City's Veterinary Department runs the Accessible Rabies Care (ARC) Project offering free anti-rabies vaccination at both the QC Veterinary Department (6/F Civic A Building, Quezon City Hall Compound) and the Animal Care Adoption Center in Barangay Payatas, along with free spay and neuter services at scheduled events.
Makati and Pasig similarly offer free pet registration and anti-rabies vaccination through their respective city veterinary offices, along with deworming and sometimes grooming services at no cost to residents. Since these are scheduled or walk-in city services rather than always-available private clinic hours, check your specific city veterinary office's current schedule before assuming a same-day free vaccination is available.
Registering Your Dog: What RA 9482 Actually Requires
Beyond vaccination, RA 9482 requires every dog owner to register their dog with their local government unit through the City or Municipal Veterinary Office, which issues a registration card and permanent dog tag recording the pet's physical characteristics and vaccination history. Registration itself is free in Quezon City, Makati, and Pasig, and is a straightforward process typically done alongside the free anti-rabies vaccination visit.
Failing to register and vaccinate a dog carries a fine of ₱2,000 under the law, and allowing a dog to roam unleashed or unsupervised in public carries a separate ₱500 fine per incident. These aren't fees boarding facilities enforce directly, but many will ask to see your dog's registration tag or vaccination card as part of their intake process, so keeping both current avoids delays at drop-off.
How to Budget for a Multi-Day Trip Requiring Boarding
For a typical 5-day trip, budget roughly ₱750–₱1,750 for budget-tier boarding, ₱2,500–₱4,500 for mid-tier boarding, and ₱4,500 and up for premium boarding — multiplying the daily rate by your number of nights, and adding any grooming or add-on services quoted separately. If your pet isn't vaccinated within the past year, add the private-clinic vaccine cost (₱190–₱1,200 depending on species and clinic) unless you can schedule a free city vaccination visit beforehand.
Book boarding at least 1–2 weeks ahead for peak travel periods (Holy Week, Christmas break, and long weekends), since Metro Manila's better-reviewed mid-tier and premium facilities routinely fill up during these windows, leaving only the more limited budget-tier options for late bookers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Budget boarding runs ₱150 to ₱350 per day at home-based boarders and small pet shops, mid-tier pet hotels with individual kennels and daily supervised playtime charge ₱500 to ₱900 per day, and premium pet hotels with private suites and webcam access can exceed ₱900 per day. Cats typically board cheaper than dogs at the same facility since they require less space.
Yes, daycare without an overnight stay is generally cheaper, with hourly rates around ₱75 or a full working day costing ₱300 to ₱500 at most Metro Manila facilities. Daycare makes more financial sense if you need coverage for fewer than 3–4 consecutive days, while overnight boarding's per-night pricing becomes more cost-effective for longer, multi-day stays.
Yes, nearly every legitimate boarding facility requires proof of an up-to-date anti-rabies vaccination before accepting your pet, and this is also a legal requirement for all dogs under RA 9482 regardless of boarding plans. At private clinics, the vaccine costs roughly ₱190–₱500 for cats and ₱700–₱1,200 for dogs per dose.
Quezon City, Makati, and Pasig all offer free anti-rabies vaccination through their city veterinary offices — Quezon City runs this through its Accessible Rabies Care (ARC) Project at the QC Veterinary Department and the Animal Care Adoption Center in Payatas. Availability is typically scheduled or walk-in during specific hours, so check your city veterinary office's current schedule rather than assuming same-day service.
Yes, RA 9482 (the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007) requires every dog owner to register their dog with their local government unit's City or Municipal Veterinary Office and have it vaccinated against rabies starting at 3 months of age and annually thereafter. Failure to register and vaccinate carries a fine of ₱2,000, and registration itself is free in cities like Quezon City, Makati, and Pasig.
Budget facilities (₱150–₱350/day) typically involve shared space in a home or small commercial setup with limited individual attention, while premium facilities (₱900+/day) offer private suites, webcam access for owners, grooming add-ons, and sometimes on-call veterinary staff. Mid-tier facilities (₱500–₱900/day) sit in between, usually offering individual kennels and at least one scheduled walk or playtime session per day.
For a 5-day stay, budget roughly ₱750 to ₱1,750 for budget-tier boarding, ₱2,500 to ₱4,500 for mid-tier boarding, or ₱4,500 and up for premium boarding, before adding any grooming or add-on services that may be billed separately. Add the cost of an updated rabies vaccine if your pet's shot has lapsed, unless you can schedule a free city veterinary office visit beforehand.
Book at least 1 to 2 weeks ahead for peak periods like Holy Week, Christmas break, and long weekends, since well-reviewed mid-tier and premium facilities fill up quickly during these windows. For regular weekday or off-peak bookings, a few days' notice is usually sufficient, though checking availability early avoids being limited to only the most basic budget-tier options.
Conclusion
Pet boarding and daycare costs in Metro Manila vary widely enough that the cheapest listing and the right listing for your pet aren't always the same thing — a ₱150-a-day home boarder might be perfectly fine for a calm, social dog on a weekend trip, but an anxious pet or one with medical needs is usually worth the ₱500-900+ per day mid-to-premium tier. Whatever facility you choose, keep your pet's rabies vaccination and LGU registration current under RA 9482 year-round, not just before a trip — it's a legal requirement either way, and several Metro Manila cities offer it for free.
