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City Bark Thornton

111 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241

4.4
482 Google reviews
Cage-freeLive webcamOutdoor yardPool / water playAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

City Bark Thornton is a premium dog boarding and daycare facility offering luxury suites with live webcams, outdoor play areas with a doggie pool, and comprehensive services including grooming and cat boarding. The facility requires vaccinations and a temperament evaluation, provides free medication administration, and offers activity packages with daily photo updates. They have multiple locations in the Denver metro area and feature a loyalty rewards program.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella, CIV (Canine Influenza both strains), Rabies

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:Before 5pm
Checkout time:12pm standard, 6pm with extended package
Billing method:Per night

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates β€” Paid
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food
Raw diet accommodated

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Separate play for intact

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount β€” 25% off

What Reviews Say

470 reviews analyzed

City Bark Thornton is highly praised for its grooming services (specifically Liz, Payton, and Amanda) and its ability to socialize and exhaust high-energy dogs. However, the facility suffers from severe operational inconsistencies, including significant safety lapses such as handing pets to the wrong owners and a tragic fatal incident involving improper boarding separation. While many customers are loyal regulars, a vocal minority reports issues with hygiene, poor phone communication, and failure to follow specific care instructions.

Dog happiness
4.6
Staff
4.5
Facility
4.3
Cleanliness
4.2
Value
3.8
Communication
3.2
Drop-off / pickup
3.0
Safety
2.5

People love

Exceptional Groomers (Liz & Payton)(45)High Energy Burn/Tired Dogs(32)Puppy Preschool/Socialization(14)

Staff shoutouts

Liz(38 mentions)Payton(22 mentions)Amanda(18 mentions)

Worth noting

Fatal dog attack due to failure to separate pets as requested

β€œOur bigger dog had attacked our smaller one and killed her... I had clearly requested two separate kennels.”

Handing dogs over to the wrong owners

β€œThey gave the wrong dog to an owner not once but TWICE... they brought out the wrong dog.”

Neglect resulting in pets being covered in waste/urine

β€œMarley was seen by a vet because she had an infection... from being covered in urine for 5 days.”

Physical injuries during grooming (cuts/nicks)

β€œwhen I picked her up she had cuts all over her i had to take her to vet”

Communication & Phone Responsiveness(12 mentions)

β€œThese people are so quick to take your money but can never answer the phone.”

Long wait times for check-in/out(8 mentions)

β€œThe pick up process took 45 minutes; there were 3 people just sitting in the office and no urgency whatsoever.”

Inconsistent Grooming Quality(15 mentions)

β€œCut was very very bad... She ended up receiving a very choppy cut, her head did not blend with her body.”

Failure to follow feeding/medication instructions(7 mentions)

β€œFeeding instructions weren't followed at all. picked up my pup with close to the same amount of food and treats as we dropped her off with.”

Owner replies to 92% of reviewsAvg response: 3dprofessional tone54 repeat customers

State Licensed

Colorado PACFA Registry

Registered with Colorado Dept. of Agriculture
Licensed for: pet boarding and/or training
License valid through Mar 2026

Cross-referenced with Colorado’s Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) database. This facility holds an active state license.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.4/ 5
Review score
3.8/ 5
Amenities10 of 14
Reviews482
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.54

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