Tacoma, Washington

Pet boarding for Tacoma.

The far end of the service area, which is exactly why the pet taxi exists.

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Tacoma is about 13.5 miles from the ranch. That is a genuine drive, and doing it twice on the morning a trip starts is the part people actually want to avoid.

The pet taxi is the answer to that. It collects your pet from home and brings them back at the end of the stay. It is arranged by phone rather than through the booking portal, because routes are scheduled rather than self-served.

Worth knowing if you are coming from the city

A kennel out on a ranch buys space that a city facility cannot: turf play yards, room to run, and a separate quiet wing for dogs who do not want the pack. That is the trade for the distance, and the pet taxi is what removes the distance from the equation.

What it costs from here

Rates for Tacoma families.

Rates effective June 2026. Straight-line distance, not drive time.

Pet taxi, door-to-doorBy arrangement

Boarding$59/night

The VIP Room$69/night

To schedule a pickup(253) 847-7763

Before You Book

Questions from Tacoma.

Do you pick up and drop off?

Yes. The pet taxi runs door-to-door pickup and drop-off across the South Sound. Call (253) 847-7763 to arrange it alongside a boarding stay or a daycare day.

How much does it cost to board a dog at Pet Ponderosa?

Boarding is $59 per night for the first dog and $56 for each additional dog. The VIP Room is $69 per dog. Cats are $37 for the first and $35 for each additional. Add $5 per night for intact pets and $10 per pet on holidays. One night runs from drop-off until 11:00am the following day.

My dog is anxious or does not do well around other dogs. Do you have an option?

Yes. The VIP Room is $69 per dog per night. It is a calmer, quieter boarding area with its own large play yard just outside it, and VIP guests get more one-on-one time with the kennel technicians.

What time can I drop off and pick up my pet?

Boarding drop-off and pick-up run Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm, and Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00am or 4:00 to 5:00pm. Pet Ponderosa is closed on Sundays, so plan a Saturday or Monday pick-up if your trip ends on a Sunday.

Still need a hand? Call (253) 847-7763 or email admin@petponderosa.com.

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Boarding for Tacoma pets.

Pet Ponderosa is at 9211 204th Street East, Graham, WA 98338. Book online any time, or call (253) 847-7763.

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