I have 3 Goldendoodles and needed a place I could trust while I was out of town. The online request was easy, and Alexis called me the next morning to answer all my questions. Their prices are excellent, and I love how clear their policies are because it made me feel totally comfortable leaving my pups there. When I dropped them off, they went right in with Dawson like they already knew him, and when I picked them up, they were happy, calm, and well cared for. You can tell the team genuinely loves what they do. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend them to all PAWRents read more

Darby's Pet Paradise - Pet Boarding Near Me - Modesto, California

I'm very happy with Darby's. My fur baby has been there several times. The people there are very friendly, and truly care about the well being of your pet(s). The kennels are large, along with the open area for playtime. I would highly recommend this place. read more

I really wanted to like this place. The reviews are very good and after meeting Alexis and Dawson, they are very nice. But... I had set an appointment to come see their facility. I was greeted by Alexis and she said that Dawson was cleaning up and it'd be a minute. She didn't ask questions about my dog. We go to tour the kennels and the smell was awful. I also have cats with a pan inside so believe me when I say I'm not normally affected by "animal smells" He was still in the kennels spraying it clean with a hose with the dogs being housed still in their kennel. The dogs were all barking and to me seemed very distressed. I have a GSD that hates water so if you sprayed water in her kennel she might hurt herself trying to get away. (Why wasn't that potty/yard time?) Anyhow, I've never left a dog in boarding before and it was going to be for a week. We won't be using their kennel. Perhaps it was a bad day for them, but considering I had an appointment to look around? It was pretty bad. For all the pet parents: go check out all kennels well in advance. read more

Just wanted to give an update since Darbys is under newer ownership. Alexis and Dawson are just as amazing and take incredible care of our boys, even our crazy spastic one! This place is a gem! read more

Super friendly people and they have great judgement of which dogs can play nice together. My dog is always happy to see them. Clean and when I ask they send me pictures and videos of my fur baby to show how he's doing. He doesn't eat when I board him yet they always find a way to get him to eat. read more

We had to board my American Bull Dog, Stormy, there for 5 days. It was her first time being boarded while we were on vacation. Alexis and Dawson were so kind and caring and extremely professional. Their facility is welcoming and I know that my dog was well taken care of. I will absolutely be using them for ALL boarding needs. read more

I scheduled an appointment for a tour, and when I showed up, I was promptly greeted. The owners were very nice, the kennel was clean, the AC was on, and it smelled really clean too. I boarded my German shepherd mix (after seeing everything was well kept) and he immediately loved it there. He was able to play outside as well. I was sent pictures of him everytime I asked (im that kind of dog mom ) and I felt so secure knowing he was safe and loved! read more

I arrived from San Francisco to drop my dogs off for a week and was given only a few minutes to trade information about specific dog needs, eating habits, behavior, bedding etc. As I handed over my two dogs to the one employee there, by the way it's such a small, apparently two person business operation, I asked to see what kennel my dogs would housed in. That was a hard no and I was told there are tour days for visitors. I can't do that since 70 miles away in San Francisco. Luckily I had an excellent back up place to house my dogs where I was able to see where they were housed safely. The management at that kennel told me it's a big RED FLAG when a business like Darbys Kennel won't let you see where your dog is housed. What are they hiding? Their excuse was it upsets other dogs to walk through the kennel. Ah, no. That's a made up excuse if I ever heard one. They don't even have pictures of the actual indoor kennel. After seeing other dog owners who seemed literally uncaring about what condition their dogs were being boarded I can say if you're not picky about who or how your dogs are boarded it's no problem but if you really are concerned about the conditions your dog is boarded for a long period of time, this is not a place I trust. read more

I boarded my pup here for the first time over the New Years weekend and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I had a little separation anxiety at first, but Vanessa was super friendly and immediately put my mind at ease. She was also was very flexible with my schedule for drop off and pick up. Most importantly, it was great to see such a nice and big outdoor area for all the dogs to run around in and play together....I'm pretty sure that my dog enjoyed his vacation as much as I did mine! I highly recommend Darby's Pet Paradise! read more

Tiffany and Vanessa do a great job. My wife Angie and i take our dog Bo here. He was there Oct 16th-20th. This was his 3rd time here and we wouldnt take him anywhere else. You can check up on your animal and they will send you a picture. They also remember you, it makes you feel like they care about your animal. Thank you so much. A+++ Quality kennel. read more

Darby's Pet Paradise - Pet Boarding Near Me - Modesto, California

Dawson and Alexis are wonderful! They took great care of our dog. Communication was superb as well. Our dog was so happy when we picked him up. Usually he ignores us whenever we pick him up from a kennel. So I know he was well taken care of and had himself a great time. Thank you Darby's for the excellent care! read more

I always drop off my dogs here when I go on a trip, they come back in perfect condition, are wonderful at communicating and I know they will treat my dogs great. I completely trust this business. Highly recommend them. read more

Darby's Pet Paradise offers the best boarding in the area. The Kennels offer both indoor and outdoor space in addition to 2 exercise yards. My dog's are well cared for when I am away from. I always sleep easier know my German Shepherds are getting the best care possible. read more

We dropped our two large dogs off here for a week for the first time and they loved it. Tiffany and Vanessa were very sweet to them. They are very helpful and making sure you have all the proper shots before you drop off, which is needed or NO boarding. They respond within 10 mins to any text while your pups are in their care which is a relief while you are away. We will certainly choose them again in the future. read more

Darby's Pet Paradise boarded my cat for almost 2 months! Super grateful that they even board cats, not very many places do. Very nice people and very clean area! Cat was well taken care of! Had no worries leaving her here. Every time I came to visit the staff had a smile on their face! You can tell they love their job and love taking care of the animals! Highly recommend! read more

I have left my cat in the care of Darby's about four times in the last few years. They have nice accommodations.The rates are affordable and they are always good with communications. They even told me I can text them to check on my cat. They have always been nice to work with. read more

I took my dog to Darby's for a 3 day stay. He was cared for very well. They tried to have him do a little play time with other dogs and he was kept clean. I will definitely use Darby's again. Thank you! read more

Zero stars, if possible! DO NOT TRY TO USE UNLESS YOU PLAN AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE! My regular pet sitter canceled shortly before my trip, so I made a reservation here. I took my dog to the vet to get the vaccines she needed, specifically the bordatella. When I sent the records in, my reservation was canceled because it had been less than 14 days since she had gotten the vaccine and they would not accept her. I had to scramble to find another option, which was more expensive. NOWHERE ON THEIR WEBSITE OR IN THEIR COMMUNICATION WITH ME WAS A TIME REQUIREMENT SPECIFIED FOR ANY VACCINE. read more

I was really fortunate on stumbling upon Darby's Pet Paradise. After calling a few pet boarding kennels, it was clear to me that a lot of places have fears of pit breeds and are really hesitant on boarding them. I called Darby's Pet Paradise and they seemed really excited and capable of handling different kinds of dogs, from breed to their needs. This was the first time I have ever boarded her and my dog definitely has a bit of anxiety and can be unpredictable at times but she's overall an amazing dog. They were able to work with her and they assured me that she was in good hands. After 3 days and 2 nights, I could very well see that they lived up to their legacy (or many great reviews). read more

Kenneled my boys here. When I picked them up they were skittish and afraid. When we had gotten home I had to give my goldendoodle a bath he had poop encrusted all over his butt. What we were quoted for the charges was $41 more then what we were told. Don't like the fact that you have to schedule an appointment to come out and see the place what is there to hide ? If you want to drop off records they prefer you to fax them .... Also they need to educate people on their website of specific times to pick up like other kenneling facilities. Also the extra fees if you decide to use your Visa card they charge you for that as well. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. They take wonderful care of my dogs, and I can travel knowing that my babies are in good hands! My dogs have a blast playing with the other small dogs there. The facility is very clean. I love that they get so much exercise and social time. For the care my dogs get, the rates are the best in town. Vanessa and Tiffany will even send me photos of my doggos having fun and playing. I highly recommend this kennel! read more

Darby's was amazing! We needed to leave out of town for a week and boarded our 9 month old pup Athena. We were worried leaving her for such a huge chunk of time but the ladies at Darby's assured us she would be in good hands. We took a tour of the facilities prior to dropping our dog off and everything checked out. The kennels were very spacious and Athena was even able to interact with other dogs if we were okay with it. Upon returning from our trip, Athena was excited to see us but was also sad to go. She even ran back to play with the ladies who cared for her the entire week. I would recommend Darby's to anyone who needs to board their pets! Especially since Darby's prices can't be beat! Great pricing, great service, and spacious facilities for your pet.. We will definitely be using Darby's again. read more

Ive used Darby's kennels twice now for my two schnauzers.. and I have been very pleased. The kennels are large and indoors. There 's a nice large yard for them two run and play 3 to 4 x a day. Angie and Debbie are pleasant and professional. The rates are fair , reasonable and affordable for me with 2 dogs. read more

The grounds are kept very clean. The staff are friendly and know the dogs. Our dogs are so excited to see them when they get there. They are also happy when the come home so we know they are getting plenty of exercise! I would definitely recommend if you have a pet read more

Thank you Darby's for taking such good care of our boys! It was our first time ever boarding them, and needless to say I was a little nervous. They didn't even bat an eye with the fact one of our dogs is Rottie/Pitbull and the other is Bullmastiff. But Tiffany and Vanessa made the booking process so easy, and when I called to check on the boys they let me know how well they were doing. Scheduling was easy, and painless, and you just can't beat their price. Friends of ours couldn't believe how well priced Darby's is. We can't thank you enough for taking such good care of our boys. You can tell these girls love what they do, and they put the best interest of the animals first. Thanks Darby's for making our first ever boarding experience a great one. We will definitely let our dogs stay with you again. read more

Darby's was a safe choice for my VERY loved Corgis. Went in for tour ,both owners answered all questions/concerns about my pet. This is an older kennel but is well maintained and clean. My dogs boarded for 3 days and both were fine at pick up.Check in/out was easy & cost was affordable. Also it gave me peace of mind that family lives on the property so the dogs basically are never alone.*Pro tip: You can bring in their bedding to put on the raised platforms in the kennels. Definitely reccomend to any pet owner that cares. I will use again for my next boarding need, thank you Darby's Pet Paradise !! read more

I am the proud owner of "Grace" a 7 year old German Shepherd. She is beyond loved. We can't imagine life with out our Grace. We travel 3 to 4 times a year. Grace is always taken care of by the wonderful ladies at Darby's. If we hadn't found Darby's and Grace weren't so well cared for and loved by them we would not be traveling. Thank you Debbie and Angie for giving our Grace a home away from home. We love you! read more

I am so thankful for Darby's pet paradise! They recently took care of our two great Danes for almost 3 weeks while we were in transition from selling one house and moving into another. We were living in a hotel and had nowhere for our dogs to go. Just knowing our dogs were in good hands made the transition all that much easier for us. We were able to focus on what we had to do and not worry about the "kids". Not to mention our dogs are a handful! Debbie and Angie took awesome care of our dogs, we can't thank them enough. In fact, when we went to pick our dogs up...they were in no hurry to leave! I would not hesitate to bring my dogs here again. This place is amazing! Thank you so much ladies! From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate you! read more

I will definitely be back! Was very happy with the service provided! Dahlia enjoyed her time and making new friends!

I am very pleased with Darby's Pet Paradise. I just came home from a 4 day trip and the owners did a fantastic job of taking care of my cat while I was away. They have a separate little "house" for cats that allows your cat to be warm, sheltered and comfortable. There is a well protected window that allows your cat to look outside ( if they choose to do so) and enjoy fresh air if the weather allows. The owners have a great passion for animals and it shows. From the first phone call to pick up, my pet and I were met with professional, caring, and knowledgeable staff that met our needs and allowed me to enjoy my vacation without any anxiety regarding the well being of my kitty. Thank you Darby's Pet Paradise. read more

Seemed like a good place although very expensive. One of the owners decided to give my 13 year lab a lesson on not pulling on the leash by almost choking her to death on a 100 degree day. Thanks but no thanks on this place. read more

Angie and Debbie have been taking care of my K9's since 1997 when they started their business in Manteca. They are very friendly and they care about your pets as if they were theirs. They run a tight ship and I would recommend them to anyone. We also had a cat for few years and used them to take care of Marcus. read more

We took our Maltipoo here one time; and I have to say, one time too many!!!! He was absolutely disgustingly filthy when we picked him up. He was only there 4 days. He too had feces on him. Yuk!!! I felt so bad, like a bad mom )-: When he saw us he barked uncontrollably, which told us a lot. He had stayed at another boarder before and never did this, so we knew he was not happy. In my opinon, this place should be shut down. The conditions were inhumane as far as I am concerned. We have since left him with other boarders, and he never barks when we pick him up. Stay away from this place if you care about your animals. read more

I was going to see a concert in San Francisco and really didn't want to leave my dog alone at home. I found this place online called Darby's Pet Paradise and went to check it out. They have several large play areas that are sectioned from one another and indoor boarding so your dog doesn't get cold. The lady I dropped him off to said he was her little shadow the whole time, witch lets me know that not only was he given a large play area, but he was allowed to be with people in case he was scared. This place Rocks in my book. I was so worried and watching the minutes until they opened so i could go get him and when i got there he didn't want to leave. He whined a little as i was pulling away looking back out the window at the place. Seriously my dog was such a happy camper here that i am leaving this address and number in my book for future reference. Be sure your animals got all three shots though cause i was gonna board two and was only allowed the one. Now i know my holy terrier has a place to go to when i want to get out and have some fun and i don't have to worry about anything. Thank you guys... You are much appreciated read more

We have been taking our cocker spaniel Buster here for nearly 10 years. We are always confident that he is being well cared for and getting the attention he needs when we are away. He also gets to socialize with other smaller dogs which I think is great. read more

Excellent! I have never boarded my 5 year old pit/lab mix. She is my baby and I had all the anxieties a doggy mama would have with leaving her at a strange place. Debbie was very kind in sitting down with me and letting me ask all my questions and work through my anxieties. My dog was with her for 8 nights. When I picked her up she was happy, excited, looked great. Debbie took great care of my girl. I will definitely use Darby's again in the future. read more

We left our dog Max at Darby's on many occations and never had a problem. Very Clean kennel, and they are very good to the animals. One of the main reasons we chose Darby's was the cooling system in the kennel, it gets soooo hot over here in the summer months. Max never lost weight while staying at Darby's and we left him there for a week, which tells me he was eating and happy. read more

We feel so at ease leaving our little Yorkie Gus with Deb and Angie. They love all the animals and are so responsible and loving toward them. Gus gets to play with his friends and we bring his own bed and toy so he feels like he's home. We have brought Gus to Darbys many times and we're always so happy with his care. read more

We have taken our APBT, Oliver, to Darby's Pet Paradise three times. The owners live on site and run the kennel, which is indoors, but have runs that go outdoors. They are very clear about their procedures and make sure that all your questions are answered. They do it for the love of animals and are even involved in dog rescue, which says a lot about their dedication. They are very dog savvy and we feel very comfortable leaving Ollie with them for days at a time when we travel. They are even nice enough to respond to our texts or phone calls when we miss him and want to check on him, even though they are busy. Ollie can be a little boisterous , but they know exactly how to deal with him. He is on medications and even though he has been there several times, they sit down with you and go over his medications again. They feed the dogs their food or your food twice a day and let them play on separate yards or together three times a day. They give them treats and are very compassionate to their boarders. They even offer baths for a fee. The kennels are heated in the winter and cooled in the summer. Their prices are very reasonable and one of the things that impressed me the most is that the kennel is secure and they never leave the gate unlocked. We highly recommend Darby's and are thankful we found a local boarding kennel that is not breed specific. Little dogs, big dogs, fat dogs, barky dogs, medicated dogs...they do not discriminate. They are very much appreciated. Lauren, Darcy & Oliver read more

I love both Debbie & Angie ! I have been around since the beginning of the kennel. They know dogs and care for them like members of their own family They are good people and run a good business! read more