Dog Boarding Omaha Prices: How Much Does It Really Cost
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Man, let me tell you, finding a decent place to board your dog in Omaha is a real pain in the neck. And the prices? Forget about it! It’s like they think we’re all made of money or something.
So, I needed to go out of town for a week on a work trip, which meant I needed to board my golden retriever, Buddy. I started calling around, and boy, was I in for a shock. I started by making a list of all the places I could find that boarded dogs.
- First, I tried the fancy dog hotels, you know, the ones that look like they’re nicer than my own house.
- Then I hit up the regular kennels, the ones that have been around forever.
- I even looked into those places where your dog stays with someone in their home, thought it might be a little cheaper, like an Airbnb situation.
- Last, I tried to find a pet sitter who could come to my house and take care of Buddy.
The first place I called, woof, they wanted, like, 69 bucks a night! I nearly choked on my coffee. I mean, I love Buddy, but he’s a dog. He doesn’t need a spa day and a gourmet meal. He’s happy with his kibble and a good belly rub.
I kept calling, hoping to find something a bit more reasonable. Some places were a little cheaper, like 40 bucks a night, but then they hit you with all these extra fees. Want your dog to go outside and play? Extra. Want them to get fed more than once a day? Extra. It’s like those budget airlines that nickel and dime you for everything.
I asked for information on some of the cheapest offers, I called a place that said $13 per hour, the cheapest I found. It was really cheap but they didn’t offer overnight stays. Others I found offered $14.25 per hour, but after doing some math, that would be around $342 per night!
After doing some digging, I found a place, I think it was called “Paws in the Prairie”, that offered overnight boarding for 55 bucks a night. They had these big kennels and outdoor play areas. I even went to visit to make sure everything was ok, and it looked pretty good. Buddy would have space to run around, and it seemed clean. I also called them, and they seemed to know what they were doing. So I booked it.
It’s a tough choice
It’s tough leaving your furry friend behind, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. I wish there were more affordable options for dog boarding in Omaha. It feels like you either have to break the bank or leave your dog in some questionable place.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my experience. It’s a jungle out there when it comes to dog boarding prices in Omaha. My advice? Start looking early, compare prices, and don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions. And if you find a good, affordable place, let me know! We dog owners gotta stick together, right?
