Come Join Us for our
Open House!
Tours of the facility will be given. Juice, coffee, and cookies will be served.
Breaking News!
Dog Training Classes are being offered at the Pet Brigade
Click for more info.
The Pet Brigade, LLC is the only full pet service facility located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA that offers dog and cat boarding, doggie daycare, grooming and training; it is also the only kennel in the United States that is privately owned and operated located on a military post. The Pet Brigade is a “Joint Public Private Venture” with Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR). It is the next generation in boarding facilities for your beloved pet. We have built a state-of-the-art indoor, temperature-controlled facility that provides a clean, comfortable and secure environment for your pet on over five acres of land. At our "Dog and Cat Barracks," your pet will not be bored or stressed while you are away, enjoying beautiful large and spacious outside runs, extremely large exercise and play areas, a healthy diet, nature walks and pool play time. We also have cat condos for your feline friends with a great playroom for their enjoyment. Our highly trained staff will ensure your pet is cared for and treated with love and dignity. Don't just take our word for it, read what pet owners have to say about The Pet Brigade.
Please contact us to arrange for a personal tour of our facility. In the meantime, take a virtual tour of the facility.
We offer a variety of services for your pet in addition to long or short term dog and cat boarding:
Doggy Day Care • Dog Grooming • Dog Obedience Classes • Special Events
Please visit our Services page for more information.
Visit our Boarding Reservation page to request reservations to board your pet with us.
The Pet Brigade is Closed on Sundays. View our complete operating hours.
A portion of our revenue supports your local MWR programs.
The Pet Brigade has a blog at northwestmilitary.com/pets. We feature great information for all soldiers stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
The Pet Brigade is a proud member of the Pet Care Services Association
formerly the American Boarding and Kennel Association.
Read our PCSA Pledge to you and your pet.
February Specials
President's Day - Valentines Day Special, ½ off teeth brushing, Pizza and a Movie Night. Click for details.
Pet Brigade and Pet Ponderosa would like to thank all our clients and friends who donated to the Lakewood Fallen Officers. We collected $495.31. Our goal was $500.00 Pet Ponderosa will match to the $500.00 mark and donate another $500.00 for a total donation of $1,000.00. Thanks again. Please always keep in your prayers our officers, firemen and those that make our nation a safe one.
Halloween Photos
Check out the photos from our Halloween 2009 party!
Dog Training Classes
The Pet Brigade is going to begin Training Classes on Saturday, June 13th. Each class will consist of seven consecutive weeks, on the same scheduled day and time each week unless otherwise announced. Click for more info.
The Pet Brigade has entered into an agreement with The Family Dog Training Center, Kent WA to conduct it’s training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
NEW DA DIRECTED PET POLICY FOR PRIVITIZED HOUSING
Effective immediately the following breeds are restricted from residing on any federal Army installation. Pitbulls (American Staffordshire Bull Terriors or English Staffordshire Bull Terriors) as well as any other breed which exhibits aggressive or potentially aggressive behavior as outlined in our pet policy & resident handbook. This policy applies to all housing on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Communities. ALL current residents will be grandfathered in IF there is a signed approved pet addendum in the current resident file listing these breeds. ALL others will need to remove these breeds from the premesis.
Saturday Grooming
We are starting Saturday dog grooming from 9 to noon.
Foster Families Needed
We are looking for families that are animal lovers that would like to help a soldier out while they are deployed or TDY by fostering their pet. If you are interested you can call the Pet Brigade or e-mail your information to us.
The Pet Brigade is sponsoring the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Dog Park! Open 24/7. Read all about the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Dog Park.
New Boarding Rates!
We now have different boarding rates based on your pay grade, so you might get a discounted rate. Check out the new rates.
Moving Day Doggie Daycare
Moving is stressful enough without trying to keep track of your pet. We will take care of your pet for the day while the movers are there to pack up your household goods. Read more about our doggie daycare.
Pet Food Handling Fee - Effective April, 2008 there is a food handling fee for customers who bring their own pet food. Read more.
Canine Cough - Read about this health problem in Nancy's Pet Tips, click for more.
Article from the Northwest Guardian - click to read.
