Opening a boarding facility is a major investment. The last thing you need is software that cannot keep up as you fill kennels, hire staff, and add services. Animal Friends OS gives you enterprise-level boarding management at startup-friendly pricing, with live camera integration that instantly sets you apart from competitors.
The single biggest differentiator for a new boarding facility is live camera access. Pet parents are anxious about leaving their dog somewhere new. When you can say "watch your dog anytime from your phone," you win the booking over the facility down the street that cannot.
Animal Friends OS integrates directly with iDogCam to stream live camera feeds into your client portal. Pet parents log in, see their dog in real time, and share the feed with family. Traditional camera integration costs $5,000-$10,000 in setup and custom development. With Animal Friends OS and iDogCam, it is built into the platform.
Boarding facilities face steep technology costs. Here is what you typically spend vs. what you spend with Animal Friends OS:
| Expense | Traditional Route | With Animal Friends OS |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding management software (12 months) | $1,140 - $3,000/yr ($95-250/mo) | $540/yr ($45/mo) |
| Professional website | $5,000 - $8,000 | $175 (one-time) |
| Branded mobile app | $9,000 - $15,000 | $299 (one-time) |
| Camera integration / custom development | $5,000 - $10,000 | Included (iDogCam) |
| Client portal with live camera | $2,000 - $5,000 | Included |
| SMS reminders & notifications | $600 - $1,200/yr | Included |
| First-year total | $22,740 - $42,200 | $1,014 |
See every kennel at a glance with real-time occupancy. Drag and drop to assign, view availability for any date range, and prevent overbooking automatically.
One-screen check-in: verify vaccinations, confirm feeding instructions, collect emergency contacts, assign kennel, and note special needs. Check-out generates the invoice automatically.
Per-pet feeding instructions with meal times, portions, and dietary needs. Medication logging with dosage, frequency, and a full audit trail so nothing gets missed.
Stream live camera feeds directly into the client portal. Pet parents watch their dog in real time from any device. The single most effective marketing tool for a new boarding facility.
Automatic alerts for expired or missing vaccinations. Configure the system to block check-in for non-compliant pets, protecting your facility and every animal in it.
Send text and email updates with photos during each stay. Pet parents love seeing their dogs, and it drives rebooking rates significantly higher than facilities that go silent.
Real-time occupancy, upcoming arrivals and departures, 30-day projected availability, and revenue tracking. Know your numbers from day one.
Clients select dates, kennel type, and add-on services from your website. Vaccination records uploaded during booking. You approve or auto-confirm based on your rules.
Professional website ($175) and branded mobile app ($299) included as one-time builds. Clients can book, view camera feeds, and manage their account from anywhere.
A boarding facility needs a kennel assignment grid, check-in/check-out workflows, feeding and medication tracking, vaccination verification, booking calendar, client communication, and ideally live camera access for pet parents. Animal Friends OS includes all of this at $45/mo flat with no per-kennel or per-location fees.
Traditional boarding software costs $95-$250/mo, plus per-staff fees, SMS add-ons, and premium features. Animal Friends OS is $45/mo flat with everything included. Over your first year, you save $600-$2,460 on software alone, and thousands more with the included website builder ($175) and app builder ($299).
Yes. Animal Friends OS integrates with iDogCam to provide live camera streaming directly in the client portal. Pet parents can watch their dog in real time from their phone or computer. This is a major competitive advantage that wins clients over facilities that do not offer it.
Yes. Every boarding stay includes per-pet feeding instructions with meal times, portions, and dietary needs. Medication tracking includes dosage, frequency, and a full audit trail. Staff get reminders and you have a complete record of everything administered.
The visual kennel grid shows real-time occupancy with drag-and-drop assignment. You can see availability for any date range, track arrivals and departures, and prevent overbooking automatically. Each kennel shows the assigned pet, check-in/out dates, and special notes.
Yes. The online booking widget lets clients select dates, kennel type, add-on services, and submit vaccination records all in one flow. You approve or auto-confirm based on your preferences. The widget embeds on any website with one line of code.
14-day free trial. No credit card required. Set up in under an hour.