Hilo Kennels

Hilo Kennels is a pet boarding kennel in Hilo, Hawaii. It is listed at 120 Hoaka Rd, Hilo, HI 96720, which places it among the local businesses of Hilo that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as dog day care center, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Hilo, daycares and kennels usually ask for proof of rabies, distemper and bordetella vaccinations and a short temperament test before the first stay. Across Hawaii, holiday weekends and summer book out weeks ahead, so reserve early and ask about pickup windows, which can be shorter on Sundays. Pet sitters and walkers should be insured and bonded; ask for references and a meet-and-greet first. Check the listing for hours, phone number and Google rating.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. On most of those days it is open 7 am–6 pm. It is closed on Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Hilo Kennels at (808) 959-8360; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, hilokennels.com.

Customers rate it 5.0 out of 5 on Google across 19 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded pet boarding & kennels in Hilo.

Hilo is in Hawaii, where the tropical climate keeps temperatures steady all year, tourism drives much of the local economy, and prices for goods reflect the cost of shipping to the islands. Getting around Hilo is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Hawaii's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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