DSPCA Pet Hotel & Doggie Daycare

What DSPCA Pet Hotel & Doggie Daycare does

DSPCA Pet Hotel & Doggie Daycare operates a purpose-built pet care facility at the Dublin SPCA Animal Campus in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland. The core offering consists of three services: a Dog Hotel with 75 indoor heated/air-conditioned suites, a Cat Hotel with 18 multi-level indoor suites featuring penthouse bedrooms and Dublin Mountain views, and a weekday Doggie Daycare (Monday–Friday, 7am–7pm) that emphasizes off-lead socialization, enrichment, and individual carer attention. Supplementary services include a Self-Serve Dog Wash, Dog Training courses, a bookable private Dog Park, and a Furrever Friends plush merchandise line. The facility is open 365 days a year with on-site staff 7am–7pm and two live-in team members for overnight emergency response.

The business is a social-enterprise division of the DSPCA (Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), an Irish registered charity. All profits from the Pet Hotel and Doggie Daycare flow back into the DSPCA's animal welfare mission, which functions as both the ownership structure and a key differentiator. The company employs approximately five people (four named team members visible on the website) and operates on a direct-to-consumer basis with bookings taken via phone, email, and the Collar.pet online booking platform; intake forms are processed via JotForm.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced nightly stays (€31–€120 depending on pet type and suite occupancy), daily daycare rates (€35–€64), and ancillary fees. Pricing mechanics include a 50% non-refundable deposit at booking, full payment 21 days before arrival, late-collection and post-11am check-out fees, and a 10% discount for DSPCA monthly supporters. Customer segments are predominantly local Dublin pet owners (dog owners, cat owners, working professionals), with marketing driven by DSPCA brand association, customer testimonials, and Facebook/Instagram presence. The business model is not optimized for profit maximization and there is no indication of external funding, M&A activity, or geographic expansion beyond the single Dublin site.

Name

DSPCA Pet Hotel & Doggie Daycare

Legal name

DSPCA (Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

Website

https://dspcapethotel.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DSPCA Pet Hotel & Doggie Daycare operates a purpose-built pet boarding and daycare facility in Dublin, Ireland, serving local dog and cat owners with 75 dog suites, 18 cat suites, weekday daycare, and ancillary services, with all profits supporting the DSPCA animal welfare charity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Care Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate-Controlled/Indoor Boarding Facility (HSANADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury/Suite-Style Pet Hotel Boarding (HSANADAE), Dog Daycare with Boarding Add-On (Daycare + Overnight) (HSANAFAM), Luxury / Premium Dog Daycare (HSANAFAI)

Keywords

• Pet boarding services
• Dog daycare
• Cat hotel accommodation
• Animal care facility
• Pet care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Dog Boarding Services: Overnight pet boarding for dogs with daily rates ranging from €42 for single dog to €120 for four dogs sharing a suite. Full payment required 21 days before arrival. 50% deposit required at booking.
2. Cat Boarding Services: Cat hotel accommodation with 18 indoor suites featuring three levels including penthouse bedroom. Rates: €31 for 1 cat, €52 for 2 cats sharing a suite, €70 for 3 cats sharing a suite.
3. Doggie Daycare Services: Daily dog daycare service operating Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm. Dogs enjoy off-lead play, socialization, and enrichment activities. Rates: €35 for 1 dog, €54 for 2 dogs, €64 for 3 dogs. Non-refundable bookings requiring 24 hours notice to reschedule.
4. Self-Serve Dog Wash: Self-serve dog wash facility open Monday-Friday 7am-7pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm. No pre-booking required.
5. Furrever Friends Merchandise: Plush toy merchandise range (Dolly the Dachshund, Kara the Kitten, Barry the Bernese, etc.) sold to support DSPCA charity and encourage responsible pet ownership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DSPCA Pet Hotel & Doggie Daycare runs a purpose-built pet care facility at the DSPCA Animal Campus in Rathfarnham, Dublin, offering overnight boarding for dogs (75 indoor heated/air-conditioned suites) and cats (18 multi-level suites with penthouse bedrooms), as well as weekday doggie daycare with off-lead socialisation, enrichment, and agility activities. All profits from the services are directed back to the DSPCA animal welfare charity.

Product overview

DSPCA Pet Hotel & Doggie Daycare operates as a comprehensive pet services facility at the Dublin SPCA Animal Campus in Rathfarnham. The core offerings consist of three main services: the Dog Hotel (75 indoor suites for canine boarding), the Cat Hotel (18 multi-level indoor suites for feline boarding), and Doggie Daycare (weekday socialisation and play service). Supplementary services include a Self-Serve Dog Wash, Dog Training courses, a private Dog Park, and Furrever Friends plush merchandise. All profits from these services support the DSPCA charity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Furrever Friends: A range of high quality plush toys sold to support the DSPCA and encourage responsible pet ownership. Each toy comes with its own unique story and information pack. Includes various animal characters such as Dolly the Dachshund, Kara the Kitten, Barry the Bernese, Larry the Labradoodle, and others.

Products and services

• Dog Hotel Overnight boarding facility for dogs with 75 indoor heated and air-conditioned suites; includes daily exercise, individual playtime, individual walks (dogs not mixed with unfamiliar dogs), bedding, toys, and dedicated canine carers. Pricing from €42 per night for a single dog up to €120 per night for four dogs sharing a suite. Vaccinations including mandatory Kennel Cough required.
• Cat Hotel Overnight boarding accommodation for cats consisting of 18 secure indoor multi-level suites including penthouse bedrooms with scenic Dublin Mountain views; cats receive individual playroom time, regular attention, and enrichment activities. Pricing from €31 per night for one cat up to €70 per night for three cats sharing a suite.
• Doggie Daycare Weekday daytime dog care service (Monday–Friday, 7am–7pm) offering off-lead socialisation, ball games, tug of war, paddling pools, sprinklers, play houses, agility equipment, and enrichment toys. Mandatory 5-day assessment period for new dogs; dogs over 7 months must be neutered/spayed. Pricing from €35 per day for one dog up to €64 per day for three dogs.
• Self-Serve Dog Wash Self-service dog washing facility open Monday–Friday 7am–7pm and Saturday–Sunday 9am–5pm; no pre-booking required. Located on the DSPCA Animal Campus in Rathfarnham.
• Dog Training Dog training courses offered through the DSPCA brand, including group courses, workshops, and one-to-one training sessions designed for dog owners across experience levels.
• Dog Park Secure, private off-lead dog park offering a dedicated space for dogs to run, play and explore; bookings made via Calendly.
• Furrever Friends

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DSPCA (Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSPCA Pet Hotel operates as a subsidiary/division of the Dublin SPCA Animal Campus. All profits from the Pet Hotel and Doggie Daycare go directly back into the DSPCA charity to support animal welfare activities. The facility is located on the DSPCA campus, with access to on-site veterinary services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dogtopia: North American premium dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise. Comparable as a premium, purpose-built daycare and boarding operator with a multi-product pet care model.
• Camp Bow Wow: US pet care franchise offering dog daycare, boarding, and grooming. Comparable as a multi-product pet care facility with structured daycare and overnight boarding.
• PetStay: UK home-based dog boarding network. Directly comparable as a paid overnight pet boarding service, with the key difference that PetStay uses vetted host families rather than a central facility.
• DogBuddy / Rover: Online marketplace for pet boarding, daycare, and dog walking operating across Europe. Comparable as a competing booking channel for Dublin pet owners seeking overnight stays and daytime care.
• Barking Mad Dog Care: UK-based home-from-home dog boarding franchise. Comparable as a paid overnight boarding service targeting pet owners who want a non-kennel experience.

Emerging players

• ISPCA Animal Welfare Centres: Irish national animal welfare charity. Comparable as a charitable animal welfare organization in Ireland, though it does not operate a paid pet hotel—relevant positioning as a peer charity brand.
• Dog's Trust Ireland: Major Irish/UK dog welfare charity. Comparable as a recognizable animal welfare charity brand in Ireland that could expand into paid pet services.

Broad incumbents

• Pets at Home (Pet Care Services): UK pet retail leader with in-store grooming and pet care services. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving pet owners with bundled retail and care services, though its daycare/boarding exposure is limited.
• PetSmart PetsHotel: PetSmart's in-store boarding and daycare service. Comparable as a large-scale, brand-affiliated overnight boarding and daycare offering for pet owners.

Regional players

• Wag Hotels: US-based upscale pet resort and daycare operator. Comparable as a premium, multi-suite pet hotel with daycare and spa services; relevant for benchmarking operational model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DSPCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/dspca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dspca-pet-hotel-&-doggie-daycare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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