
Give Your Pet a Stay They'll Love
Enrichment-based routines keep pets engaged across indoor and outdoor suites.
Short and Long Term Boarding
Flexible stays designed around your schedule.
Cat, Dog, and Small Animal Boarding
Private suites accommodate all types of pets with comfort and safety in mind.
Add-On Services
Choose from walks, enrichment sessions, playtimes, photo updates, private 1:1 time, and a treat bar.
Day Care Services
Every dog has access to private indoor and outdoor suites for naps, water breaks, and decompression between active periods.
Board Your Pet with Confidence and Care
Backed by staff experience serving Brighton and the surrouding areas
The Grateful Dog Pet Boarding operates in Brighton with a setup built to meet the needs of pets with varying energy levels and temperaments. Whether you're arranging a short getaway or a longer trip, your pet will settle into an environment designed to keep them comfortable and mentally engaged. The facility sits on 6 acres of open land, giving animals access to both private indoor and outdoor suites where they can move, rest, and explore at their own pace.
You'll know what to expect from the moment you drop off. Staff walk you through the routine your pet will follow, answer questions about daily activities, and confirm which add-ons you've selected. Because the location is only 25 minutes from Denver and easily reached from Erie, Thornton, Broomfield, and Longmont, scheduling pick-up and drop-off fits smoothly into your day. Every stay is shaped around your pet's personality, not a rigid schedule.
The Grateful Dog Pet Boarding works with rescues throughout the community and maintains full licensing and insurance. The team builds routines that honor natural behaviors, creating a space where pets feel secure rather than anxious. Every detail reflects a commitment to providing care that meets both your expectations and your pet's well-being.
Reach out to The Grateful Dog Pet Boarding in Brighton to discuss your pet's upcoming stay and reserve their spot.
Areas We Serve
List of Services
How Your Pet's Stay Takes Shape
When you book with us, you're not just reserving a space—you're setting up a structured experience where every part of the day is accounted for. We walk through your pet's preferences, dietary needs, and energy levels before they arrive so nothing is left to chance. Staff document routines, confirm add-ons, and provide updates so you know exactly how your pet is spending their time. Small-group daycare and natural-behavior-focused activities replace chaotic schedules with purposeful interaction.
Enrichment sessions are planned to keep pets mentally active without pushing them into stress. Photo updates, private 1:1 time, and playtime options give you control over how involved the experience becomes. Every service is delivered with consistency, so your pet's day unfolds the same way each time they visit.
Here's what makes a stay at our facility different:
Enrichment-based routines that support mental engagement while preventing overstimulation
.

.
Private indoor and outdoor suites designed for comfort across all temperaments

.
A full list of add-ons including walks, playtimes, treat bar access, and enrichment sessions

.
Convenient access from Denver, Erie, Thornton, Broomfield, and Longmont with easy drop-off timing

Contact us in Brighton to book your pet's stay and review the options that fit their needs best.
Dependable Care Rooted in Experience
The Grateful Dog Pet Boarding has built its reputation on steady, attentive service that pet owners across Brighton and the surrounding areas have come to rely on. The team brings more than seven decades of combined hands-on experience, and that depth shows in how they respond to each animal's needs. Fully licensed and insured, the facility also partners with local rescues to extend care beyond paying clients, reflecting a broader sense of responsibility to the community.
What sets this operation apart is the consistency pets experience from one visit to the next. Staff don't rotate unpredictably, routines don't shift without reason, and the environment remains calm and predictable. Whether your pet thrives in group settings or prefers solitude, they'll receive the same level of attention and respect every time. That kind of reliability gives you confidence when you're away and reassurance that your pet is in capable hands.
Call The Grateful Dog Pet Boarding in Brighton at the number listed to discuss availability or ask about services tailored to your pet's personality.




