Overnight dog boarding cost per night at a kennel or boarding facility in Missouri (2026)

What drives the cost in Missouri

Missouri licenses boarding kennels under its Animal Care Facilities Act, administered by the state Department of Agriculture, which inspects facilities and charges license fees that operators generally account for in pricing. Rates are moderate, with St. Louis and Kansas City suburbs running above rural areas in the Ozarks and the Bootheel. Weather ranges from ice storms to hot, humid summers and spring tornado season, so climate control and shelter plans matter.

Tips for Missouri buyers

• Ask for the facility's Missouri Department of Agriculture license, which should be posted or available on request.
• Lake of the Ozarks and Branson see summer tourist demand, so those kennels fill early.
• Confirm the facility's severe weather procedure, including where animals shelter during tornado warnings.

Ranges are hedged planning estimates derived from a national typical range and a local index, not quotes. Typical nightly rate for one dog in a standard run or kennel, before add-ons such as playtime, medication or premium suites. Rates vary widely by metro area, facility type and season, and holiday weeks often carry surcharges.