Rock Creek Kennels

I can’t thank Debbie and her staff enough for all the hard work and effort they put in to taking care of my mother’s dog when my mother was unexpectedly taken into hospital over the holidays this past Christmas. I live 5000 miles away in Scotland and they went above and beyond to look after Sam for all of us. The care and attention Sam received was second to none and I am grateful to have found such a lovely place to look after my mother’s best friend and companion. I highly recommend rock creek kennels to anyone who loves their pets and want the best.

I can’t say enough about my first experience with Rock Creek. I had to leave town unexpectedly for a funeral and needed to find a place to board my bulldog. She has never stayed at a kennel, and I was very stressed about leaving her. Many facilities in Portland offer «cage free» boarding, where your dog stays loose in an environment with other dogs during the entire stay. My dog loves other dogs, but is used to living alone and can be dominant, so I was concerned about her sharing space with other dogs ²⁴⁄₇.
Rock Creek offers great individual living spaces and runs for your dog, and everything is very clean. The employees treated me with kindness and reassurance. They did not hesitate to answer any questions I had and were great when I called to check in during my trip. My dog had her own room and run, but was also allowed time to socialize and play with other dogs during the day.
When I came to pick my dog up, she was clean and happy. Everyone at Rock Creek seemed to have gotten to know her, and one employee had even taken the time to take photos of her each day so that I could see what she had been up to! This was just above and beyond anything I could have asked for. It warmed my heart and made me so happy.
Being new to the area and with family across the country I was so worried about where to board my girl when I travel. I am so relieved to have found this kennel and know that my dog will be treated to love and a vacation all her own when I’m out of town.
Thank you!

I love Rock Creek Kennels! Customer service is great and they really care about their customers! I love how they give a ‘report cards’ on how your dog was when away. My pup came back all clean and happy :)

I really love Rock Creek Kennels. I feel very good leaving our dogs with them. First of all, the location can not be beat. It is a bit out of the way, which I like. My dogs are away from other stresses that come with being in a new environment, like sounds from traffic or neighbors. Here at Rock Creek, all you hear are a bunch of happy dogs barking.
The kennel seems very clean and well kept. I love the little dog suites, and the green fake grass turf, the little community play area, and the long runs where my dogs typically bunk together.
We pay a little extra to get our dogs walks everyday, which is done around the rural property. I am sure my dogs must love that.
I know they offer some other extras like baths, play time, and grooming. They also have food if you don’t bring your own. If you get a dog run instead of the more expensive suites I think you have to bring your own dog bed, toys, bones and stuff like that. I believe the runs have little mats for the dogs, but they are not as nice as the comfy cushions my dogs lay on. The suites have nicer beds, and toys… and I think tv’s? Seriously!
When we picked up our dogs we felt assured by their demeanor that they were happy pups. It may cost a little extra for all the attention they got, but for a short weekend trip, the price was totally work it.

Miles is an important part of our family and we wouldn’t trust him with just anyone. The team at Rock Creek Kennels really does care for all the animals they board as if they were their own. I’ve seen that many times — when a dog needs a little bit more TLC they keep it up front. They keep the kennel clean and make sure all their residents get the right amount of exercise and attention. If you have a dog or cat that you love, but you need to leave them behind when you travel, the only place to go is Rock Creek Kennels!

I am an obsessive pet owner and it is embarrassing. I won’t go into details, as they are embarrassing as well but, if you are like me, you know what I am talking about.
Given said obsessiveness, when it came to needing to kennel my puppy, I was concerned beyond belief. We toured our vet’s facilities which were little metal cages where they were let out twice a day. I think I cried. Then we came to Rock Creek. I cried again — this time in joy/​relief.
I am embarrassed to say that I do not remember the name of the lady that gave me a tour — that’s right, we showed up and she gave us a personalized tour of the place with no advance notice. The place seemed calm and cozy with not a lot of hustle and bustle. It was clean and the dogs that were there seemed really happy. Our tour guide noted a small dachshund that was being boarded for the first time. She told us that he was a little shy then opened the door, picked him up and carried him around with us for the rest of the tour — THEY LOVE YOUR DOGS!!!
At that point I was sold. The runs with separate inside rooms, the clean facilities, the fact that they provide blankets for the puppies, the FREE playtime everyday, and the pictures on the wall of the current visitors (they seriously take pictures of the puppies and post them on the wall) were all icing on the cake.
Needless to say, our dog had a great time at the kennel. She got a report card telling us all about how she ate and pooped — perfect for the obsessive dog owner. It is a bit expensive, but not compared to other facilities like it. The pick-​up and drop-​off hours are not super convenient, but that hardly takes away from the rating of this place. Go here. Tell them I sent you :)