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Home Away From Home

4.1 199 reviews
Pet Boarding, Pet Groomers, Dog Walkers
Overall rating
4.1
out of 5
199 reviews
5 star 73%
4 star 1%
3 star 1%
2 star 2%
1 star 23%

About Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home is a highly recommended pet care facility, known as the best dog daycare and boarding in Monterey. The business offers a full range of services, including 24-hour pet care, dog walking, and in-home pet care. They specialize in grooming for both dogs and cats, ensuring that every pet feels fresh and clean. The staff is praised for their welcoming and supportive attitude, especially towards shy or special needs pets. Customers have shared positive experiences about the exceptional care their dogs receive, noting that pets leave feeling happy and well cared for. Many reviews highlight the patience of the staff, especially when grooming dogs that may be nervous or have specific needs, such as touching toes or blow drying faces. The facility makes efforts to ease pets into grooming routines and provides one-on-one love to help them feel comfortable. Visitors also appreciate the reasonable prices and quick, friendly responses, even on short notice. The team is attentive to each dog's personality, offering a safe and fun environment. This focus on socialization and enrichment makes Home Away From Home a favorite choice for dog owners in Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Pacific Grove, ensuring pets feel happy, relaxed, and well cared for during their stay.

Apr 2026
5.0
My Dalmatian loves it here ! Easy drop off and pick up, low-stress..
Friendly owner and staff !
Don’t forget they have grooming, etc !
10 stars ! ⭐
Jan 2026
5.0
Awesome staff and our pup had a super fun day while we hung out at the Aquarium. Our pup usually is nervous when she goes to a new spot. At Home Away from Home, she is warmed right up and ran straight in “bye Mom!” They are experts. We will certainly come back when we’re in town again!
Nov 2025
5.0
This was Bruno's second year to be boarded for five days while we were on vacation. He loves it there, goes in happy and comes out happy. We enjoy our trip so much better knowing he's happy and well taken care of. Thank you Joel and your great staff. I always highly recommend this place.👍😀
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Hours

Monday 7AM - 6PM
Tuesday 7AM - 6PM
Wednesday 7AM - 6PM
Thursday 7AM - 6PM
Friday 7AM - 6PM
Saturday 10 - 10:30AM
4 - 4:30PM
Sunday 9AM - 5PM

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  • veteran-owned

Location

1231 10th St, Monterey, CA 93940

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