Kennel Connection
Kennel Connection is a robust software solution designed for pet care businesses, including boarding facilities, daycares, groomers, trainers, retail operations, and p…
Our verdict
Who it's for
Comprehensive software for managing pet boarding, daycare, grooming, and other pet care services.
Who should look elsewhere
Pricing is not transparent for all plans, requiring contact for corporate and VoIP options.
Pros
- +Offers flexible deployment options including cloud, hybrid, and offline desktop access.
- +Provides comprehensive features for various pet care services beyond just boarding.
- +Includes integrated payment solutions like Text-To-Pay and in-house processing.
- +Features robust client communication tools such as unlimited two-way SMS and mass texting.
- +Backed by 30 years of industry experience and dedicated customer support.
Cons
- −Pricing is not transparent for all plans, requiring contact for corporate and VoIP options.
- −Specific details on integration with third-party tools are not explicitly listed.
- −The comparison chart only highlights features where Kennel Connection excels, not a full feature-by-feature comparison with competitors.
Key features
- ✓Client and Pet Management (unlimited records, contracts, alerts)
- ✓Advanced Scheduling (calendar views, waitlists, holiday pricing)
- ✓Integrated Payments (Text-To-Pay, in-house credit card processing)
- ✓Unlimited 2-Way SMS (reminders, review prompts, mass texts)
- ✓Online Booking and Client Portal
- ✓Employee Management (schedules, access control, commission reports)
- ✓Inventory and Retail Management (stock levels, barcodes, sales tracking)
- ✓Financial Tools and Reporting (invoicing, loyalty programs, hundreds of reports)
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KC Cloud | $149 | month | Unlimited Modules; VIP Onboarding & Support; Pet Parent Portal |
| Hello-Groom | $69 | month | Grooming Module; VIP Onboarding & Support; Pet Parent Portal |
| Hybrid Online & Offline Access | $149 | month | Unlimited Modules; VIP Onboarding & Support; Pet Parent Portal |
| Desktop Offline Access Only | $89 | month | Multiple Plans Available; VIP Onboarding & Support; Local Database |
| 2-Way SMS | $50 | month | Unlimited 2-Way SMS; Picture Messages; Automated Reminders |
| VoIP | — | month | Automated Call Routing; Customizable Greetings; Automated Surveys |
| Corporate | — | month | Unlimited Modules; VIP Onboarding & Support; Consolidated Reporting |