Tails Up
401 S Gilbert St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Overview
Tails Up is Castle Rock's premier pet boarding and daycare facility since 2008, offering dog boarding, cat boarding, daycare, grooming, and small animal boarding services. They are the only facility in town with overnight staffing and small personalized play groups, featuring webcams for pet parents to monitor their pets. The facility is PCSA accredited and has won the Best of the Best award nine out of the last ten years.
Amenities & Policies
Policies & Details
Care & Play
What Reviews Say
222 reviews analyzedTails Up is highly regarded for its clean facility, 24/7 staffing, and popular grooming services, with many long-term clients praising the friendly staff and webcam features. However, there is a stark contrast between glowing daycare reviews and several severe boarding incidents involving medical neglect, medication mix-ups, and poor communication regarding sick pets. While dog owners are generally satisfied, cat owners frequently report disorganized care and feeding errors.
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Worth noting
Pet death and liability dispute
“Mark... accepted responsibility and apologized immediately for the death of our beloved Golden, Jesse... Jill overrode him, blamed the dog.”
Severe illness and hygiene neglect
“when we picked up our kids they were both sick and our boy had lost 14 pounds with bloody stool... they were wet and had poo on there backside.”
Medication and feeding errors
“handing it to me saying this was theirs. I notified them it wasn't and instructed them we were missing... their medication... We are very unsure if another animal's medication was administered.”
Cat boarding neglect(5 mentions)
“I don't believe that necessitates neglecting the cats that stay there... my shy and solitary cat was forced to spend her entire stay with my other cat [due to mixup].”
Grooming quality/Breed bias(6 mentions)
“Not for standard poodles. They ruined my dog’s top knot and now they both have bangs.”
Lack of exercise/Kennel time(2 mentions)
“Tails Up only allows your dog 90 minutes in a 24 hour period when pups are boarding... caging your dog for 22.5 hours a day.”
State Licensed
Colorado PACFA Registry
Cross-referenced with Colorado’s Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) database. This facility holds an active state license.
Top Rated
4.6 stars from 222+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 222 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Daycare
$3.3/day
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