Best Pet Boarding & Kennels in Melbourne
Compare the top pet boarding & kennels in Melbourne, VIC — ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated August 2026 · Based on 720 real Google reviews across 6 pet boarding & kennels
Top Pet Boarding & Kennels in Melbourne, VIC
The best pet boarding & kennels in Melbourne, VIC are Kip Fairfield Dog Daycare (4.9★, 176 reviews), Jetpets (4.5★, 392 reviews), Pet Express Transport Services (PETS) (4.8★, 79 reviews), Sensitive Soul Pet Care & Animal Naturopathy (5.0★, 20 reviews) and Cattery 001 Melbourne (5.0★, 4 reviews). Each is ranked by an independent reputation score from real Google reviews (720 reviews analysed across 6 businesses) — see the full top 6 below. Rankings last updated August 2026.
Pet Express Transport Services (PETS)
Read 79 reviews · Score: 72/100
Sensitive Soul Pet Care & Animal Naturopathy
Read 20 reviews · Score: 67/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about pet boarding & kennels in Melbourne.
Who are the best pet boarding & kennels in Melbourne?
We've ranked the top 6 pet boarding & kennels in Melbourne, VIC based on our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence. Our rankings are updated daily.
How do you rank pet boarding & kennels in Melbourne?
Each business gets a reputation score out of 100 from three things: its Google star rating (up to 47 points), how many reviews back that rating (up to 35), and whether customers can reach it via a website and phone number (up to 18). Review volume is the one part that can subtract: below 15 reviews it costs points, because a near-empty review record gives a stranger very little to go on. No score falls below 0, nothing else is counted, and placement cannot be bought. The score measures the strength of a business's public review record rather than the quality of its work, so it is worth reading the reviews as well — every listing links to them on Google.
Why does a pet boarding service with all 5-star reviews score lower than one with a lower rating?
Because review volume counts as well as rating, and below 15 reviews it counts against you. Five perfect reviews are encouraging but thin evidence; three hundred reviews averaging 4.7 tell a stranger far more about what to actually expect on the day. That is a judgement about how much proof exists, not about the quality of the work, and a newer business with a handful of excellent reviews may still be the right choice. The star rating and review count sit next to every score so you can weigh both yourself.
Why does the same business not appear several times?
Some businesses run more than one Google listing, often one per suburb they service. Those are the same company, so we group them and show the business once, using the listing with the strongest review record.
How many pet boarding & kennels are there in Melbourne?
We track hundreds of pet boarding & kennels across Melbourne and the wider VIC area. This page shows the top 6 based on their online reputation.
How can I improve my pet boarding service business ranking in Melbourne?
The best way to improve your ranking is to consistently collect genuine customer reviews. Businesses that actively manage their online reputation typically see 2-3x more enquiries. Tools like Starworks can automate this process.
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