Dog daycare and boarding for Royal Oak, MI owners includes structured group play, smaller home-like settings, and overnight care in nearby Ferndale and Madison Heights. Canine To Five, at 1221 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale, combines supervised daycare, overnight boarding, and professional grooming. Its 4.7-star Google rating comes from 958 reviews—the largest review count among these listings—and its weekday hours run from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Athena's Dog House, at 2345 Grayson St in Ferndale, offers a different setting: limited capacity, smaller play groups, indoor living-room spaces, and a real-grass outdoor meadow. It provides daycare and short-term boarding and holds 5 stars from 28 reviews. Pawz Inn, at 275 W Girard Ave in Madison Heights, has 4.8 stars from 199 reviews, with customer excerpts describing repeat boarding visits and care for both dogs and cats.
Schedules provide another concrete comparison. Puppy Love Dog Socialization Center & Spa in Ferndale lists weekend hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., while Athena's Dog House lists 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pawz Inn's listed weekend hours are 8–10 a.m. For owners in Royal Oak, MI, those differences put location, daily routine, and weekend timing alongside ratings when choosing care.
4.5(177)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 177 reviews (Google rating)
Pet Boarding
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
Puppy Love Dog Socialization Center & Spa is listed in the pet boarding category at 2221 Hilton Rd, ZIP code 48220. For readers of this Royal Oak, MI guide, the business name and category offer a starting point, but the supplied listing does not describe its boarding arrangements or specify which socialization or spa services are available. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 177 reviews; no individual review comments are included in the provided information.
The listing identifies both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Those are the specific accessibility features documented here. A price level is not provided, and the supplied information does not include hours, booking requirements, or details about pet care routines. Readers considering the business will need to confirm those practical details directly before making arrangements.
4.0(123)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 123 reviews (Google rating)
Pet Boarding
Closed today
Royal Oak Animal Hospital, at 824 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI, has served the city and surrounding area with veterinary services since 1956. Although listed in the pet boarding category, its provided description focuses on care for pets that are ill or injured. The hospital describes an individualized approach, with doctors and staff developing treatment plans around each patient’s needs. It also emphasizes educating owners about care and practices for their pets.
The hospital says it uses technology in providing care and places an emphasis on compassion toward patients. Appointments are required, so owners should arrange a visit in advance. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available, but the listing indicates there is no restroom or wheelchair-accessible restroom. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5, based on 123 reviews.
5.0(28)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews (Google rating)
Pet Boarding
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
Athena's Dog House offers dog daycare and short-term boarding at 2345 Grayson St. The facility describes its approach as boutique-style, with limited capacity and smaller-group play balanced with rest. Its home-like indoor spaces include a couch, rugs, dog beds and music, while a real-grass meadow provides an outdoor play area. The stated emphasis is on enrichment, with staff-to-dog ratios intended to support that smaller-group format.
Personalized services are available, and the business states that there are no hidden fees for administering medication—a useful detail for owners comparing care arrangements. Athena's Dog House is women-owned and has wheelchair-accessible parking. Its Google listing shows a 5-star rating from 28 reviews. For owners considering daycare or a short boarding stay, the distinguishing features are its limited-capacity setting, furnished living-room spaces and mix of indoor rest and outdoor play.
5.0(27)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews (Google rating)
Pet Boarding
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
Grateful Paws Michigan is listed in the pet boarding category. For readers of this Royal Oak, MI guide, the clearest information available is its business category and Google review record: a 5-star rating based on 27 reviews. That score provides a snapshot of its Google feedback, though the supplied information does not include review text or details about what reviewers valued.
The listing does not include a business description, street address, or price level. It also provides no details about boarding arrangements, the types of pets accepted, or available amenities. Those gaps limit how specifically the business can be described. Pet owners considering Grateful Paws Michigan would need to confirm its location, services, and rates directly before deciding whether it fits their boarding needs.
