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Welcome to Karing Kennels. Come visit us and experience top-of-the-line grooming, boarding, and high-quality dog food. We also have an adoption facility so you can find the perfect furry addition to your family!
Download our NEW app "Gingr for Pet Parents!"
You can now download our new app to book reservations or appointments while on the go! Simply type in the invite code 624862 once you've downloaded the Gingr for Pet Parents app and sign in or create your account to start booking.
Book your pet for a stay at Karing Kennels Boarding Facility.
At Karing Kennels, your pup will receive the best care possible. Travel with ease and in comfort, knowing your animal will be loved and cared for by our trained staff. We require a deposit equal to one night’s stay within 3 days of submitting an online reservation. Reservations can only be made online or by coming into our facility.
Vaccination requirements: (pets cannot board without these)
Dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella (kennel cough) | Cats: Rabies, FVRCP
Follow our Instagram @karingkennels or message our FB Boarding page for updates while your pet boards with us.
Please note that late-night drop-offs outside business hours from 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm and 7:00 am - 10:00 am incur a $25 fee. Drop-offs between 6:30 pm-7:00 am incur a $50 fee.
If you are arriving on a holiday or arranging to pick your pet up on a holiday, please note there is also a pick-up and drop-off fee. Please see our Boarding & Grooming section below for fee information and be sure to arrange your pick up and/or drop off at the time you check your pet in.
When PCSing to or from Okinawa, your pet will need to have a health certificate completed within 10 days of arrival or departure. Many airlines will require a health certificate dated within two or three days of your flight. Please contact your airline to verify. The health certificate must be signed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and can be acquired at the Kadena Veterinary Clinic.
To obtain your Health Certificate, call the Veterinary Clinic two Mondays prior to your departure to make an appointment. You must bring your pet’s rabies tag and rabies certificate to your appointment. If seen by a civilian vet, both your health certificate and rabies certificate must have a USDA-raised seal stamp and be signed by the attending vet (only when PCSing from the US to Japan). If seen by a military vet there is no need for the USDA seal. Instead, a Form 2208 and 2209 are issued and must be signed by the attending military vet.
Please contact Okinawa Veterinary Treatment Facility for more details regarding PCSing to and from Okinawa. They can be reached by Japanese cell phone at 050-5865-3083, from a U.S phone at 1-512-672-7593, or by email at
Rabies shots must be given a minimum of 30 days – but no more than 12 months – prior to your departure.
Dogs must have a current kennel cough (Bordetella) vaccination if using Karing Kennels Boarding Facility. The vaccination must have been given at least three days prior to boarding and cannot be older than 12 months.
Please refer to here for dog and cat import requirements.
If you are PCSing between 15 May and 15 September, prepare to have an alternate plan in case the flight is unable to fly your pet due to temperatures at the transfer point exceeding 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Suggestions for your alternate plan:
Commercial airlines from Naha:
At Karing Kennels, we know that when it comes to your pet, you want only the best. That’s why our specialty shop is stocked with a variety of top-shelf food, toys, training equipment, and more. You can even bring your pet into the store! We are proud to offer high-quality foods. We even stock healthy treats so you can feel great about rewarding your furry family members. Our pet collars and leashes are both stylish and functional, and even when you’re traveling with your pet we have carriers that are sure to make you stand out.
Make Karing Kennels your one-stop shop for all of your pet’s needs, where you and your pets are family!
Here are some of the must-have supplies that we offer!
• Canine Caviar
• Ancestry
• Grooming supplies such as brushes, nail clippers, de-shedding combs, etc.
• I Love Pet Head shampoo & conditioning
• Pet Tag engraver service
• Slip Lead for training
• Barkworthies Treats – Including our best-seller “Elk Antler” long-lasting bone with dental clean!
Follow our Facebook @KaringKennelsBoardingFacility page for updates on retail products we have in stock.
Book Your Grooming Appointment Here!
New Reservation Website!
Online reservations are now available for your pet's grooming and boarding needs using our new website Gingr! You can upload required documents, shot records, and conveniently sign contracts. Reservations made easy just for you!
Request your grooming appointment here.
App available!
You can even download our the app "Gingr for Pet Parents!" and book grooming appointments while on the go! Simply type in the invite code 624862 once you've downloaded the Gingr for Pet Parents app and sign in or create your account to start booking.
Follow our Instagram @karingkennelsgroomshop for daily photos of our customers!
Book Your Grooming Appointment Here!
See our available pets for adoption here!
There is a $100 adoption fee for any dog, cat, puppy or kitten along with any required spay or neuter deposit for pets that are not currently fixed. The new pet owner will fill out the required application prior to adopting a pet. After the application is reviewed and passed, the new owner will fill out the adoption agreement and receive an adoption packet. A copy of the adoption agreement will be put into the pet’s medical records.
Follow our Facebook page to see any pets we currently have available for adoption
If your pet is missing from any military installation, e-mail us at
It is very important that you call us immediately. We leave an answering machine on during non-business hours and check it first thing in the morning. A pet found as a stray will be held for 1 week from the day that it came in and if no one claims, it will be put up for adoption based on behavior and capability.
It is recommended that you create and post flyers featuring your pet’s name, photo, and contact information in both English and Japanese.
$25 • If the pet is reported missing within 24 hours, the pet is registered, microchip, shots are current, or wearing current rabies tags. ($75 if not reported within 24 hours)
$50 • If the pet is reported missing within 24 hours, the pet is not registered, shots are not current, not microchipped or no current rabies tags. ($150 if not reported within 24 hours)
Please report missing pets to both the Security Forces operations desk (634-2475) and Karing Kennels Boarding Facility.
If you would like to schedule a date and time for an owner turn-in, please reach out to us via email at
Kadena AB, Building #4065. Just inside Kadena Gate 3
Karing Kennels Grooming
Walk-In services such as nail trims, ear cleaning, gland expression, and teeth cleaning, are guaranteed until 2:00 pm daily.
*Any drop-off or pick-up outside of our normal business hours MUST be scheduled and have a confirmed appointment time. (call or email)
Located in Building 54300, straight out of Kadena Gate 3
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