Global Pet Daycare Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Pet Type (Dogs, Cats, and Others), By Service Type (Daycare Services, Training Services, Grooming Services, Pet Sitting and Socialization Programs), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Pet Daycare Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Pet Daycare Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2.43 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.46% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Pet Daycare Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 5.94 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Pet Daycare Market size was worth around USD 2.43 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 5.94 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.46% from 2025 to 2035. The pet daycare market is fueled by increasing pet ownership, urban lifestyles, disposable incomes, humanization of pets, and pet health and wellness awareness. These all stimulate demand for professional, trustworthy pet daycare service.

Market Overview

The pet daycare market involves services that offer supervised attention, socialization, and activities for pets mostly dogs and cats while their owners are away. The centers provide healthy environments for exercise, mental stimulation, grooming, and socialization, serving pet owners requiring trustworthy, professional care for their animals during the day. Its main advantage is providing owners with peace of mind that their pets are being watched, exercised, and socialized in a structured setting. These services assist in maintaining pets' physical well-being and emotional stability through regular exercise, exposure to other animals, and enrichment activities that alleviate anxiety and destructive tendencies. Also, pet daycare facilitates hectic lifestyles through easy-care alternatives, particularly for working professionals who are unable to stay at home during the day. Further, contemporary centers are offering specialized enrichment programs, customized training sessions, and wellness services such as hydrotherapy and nutritional counseling. The monitoring of pets' activity and stress levels using smart wearables is also becoming a momentum, keeping the pets in the best shape. These innovations address changing consumer needs and support increased focus on pet well-being and well-being.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the pet daycare market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the pet daycare market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the pet daycare market.

Driving Factors

The worldwide increase in pet ownership, particularly dogs and cats, is a key driver. Greater numbers of households embracing pets translate to greater demand for daycare facilities to guarantee pets receive sufficient care and socialization, as owners struggle with hectic lifestyles, resulting in steady market expansion. In addition, pets are being viewed as family members, where more investment is made toward their health, comfort, and happiness. This attachment encourages owners to pursue quality daycare facilities that provide total care, boosting the size and worth of the market.

Restraining Factors

Pet daycare can be pricey, particularly high-end or luxury services, reducing affordability for a large number of pet owners. Increased prices could deter regular use or compel owners to access alternative care, hindering market growth. Additionally, owners could be concerned with the security, cleanliness, and health hazards of group daycare environments, including diseases and injuries. Such fears would lower readiness to engage in daycare services, limiting market growth.

Market Segmentation

The pet daycare market share is classified into pet type and service type.

• The dogs segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the pet type, the pet daycare market is divided into dogs, cats, and others. Among these, the dogs segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is due to dogs need regular exercise to remain healthy. Owners opt for daycare services to make sure their dogs receive enough exercise and mental stimulation during the day, particularly when they are out or busy, creating the demand for dog-centric daycare.

• The daycare services segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the service type, the pet daycare market is divided into daycare services, training services, grooming services, pet sitting, and socialization programs. Among these, the daycare services segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to daycare services offering pet owners consistent, daily care and monitoring when they are at the office or away. Convenience satisfies a fundamental need among active pet owners that pets are secured, stimulated, and well attended to during the day, creating a high demand for them.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Pet Daycare Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the pet daycare market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the pet daycare market over the predicted timeframe. North America, specifically the U.S., has a pet ownership ratio that is among the highest in the world. A considerable number of households keep pets, which consequently raises the demand for pet daycare services. This robust pet-owner base creates steady demand growth in the market, with an increasing number of owners looking for quality and secure pet daycare for their pets. With pets being treated more like family, owners are spending more on high-quality care. This cultural shift has fueled expenditure on daycare and other pet-related services, such that North America leads the world in high-end pet care services.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the pet daycare market during the forecast period. Asian Pacific pet owners are becoming increasingly aware of animal social and exercise needs as well as animal health. This fuels demand for professional daycare services offering structured care, mental stimulation, and grooming, and more owners turn to such facilities and spur growth in the market. Pet ownership in Asia Pacific is increasing rapidly, particularly in China, India, and Southeast Asia. As more and more families are taking in pets, the need for daycare and associated services is increasing. This growing clientele fuels fast growth in the pet daycare industry.

Europe is predicted to hold a significant share of the pet daycare market throughout the estimated period. European pet owners are extremely aware of animal health, well-being, and behavioral requirements. Such consciousness encourages the application of professional daycare services that entail exercise, socialization, and mental stimulation, buoying the region's high market share.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the pet daycare market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• PetSmart
• Carey Pet and Home Care
• Best Friends Pet Care Inc.
• Camp Bow Wow
• Dogtopia
• Preppy Pet
• Royvon
• Barkefellers
• Country Paws Boarding
• Puss 'n' Boots Boarding Cattery
• Urban Tails Pet Resort
• Camp Run-A-Mutt
• Pet Station Group
• Central Bark Doggy Day Care
• Country Comfort Kennels
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In February 2024, Propelled Brands, a multi-brand franchisor with a strong portfolio of brands, acquired Camp Bow Wow, a top dog daycare and boarding franchise. The acquisition adds more than 1,300 locations to Propelled Brands' portfolio, setting up Camp Bow Wow for rapid growth and deeper support for its franchisees.

• In October 2023, PetExec has developed high-level pet business software that allows daycare centers to automate such processes as booking reservations, employee scheduling, and inventory tracking. The technology makes operations efficient and improves customer service.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the pet daycare market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Pet Daycare Market, By Pet Type

• Dogs
• Cats
• Others

Global Pet Daycare Market, By Service Type

• Daycare Services
• Training Services
• Grooming Services
• Pet Sitting
• Socialization Programs

Global Pet Daycare Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa