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Head-to-head · Kennel Software

AnimalCare vs DoggieDashboard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score AnimalCare #5 in Kennel Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit AnimalCare
DoggieDashboard #7 in Kennel Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Try DoggieDashboard

AnimalCare leads on 0 checks, DoggieDashboard on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAnimalCare · 8.2/10
  • Free planonly DoggieDashboard
  • Most featuresDoggieDashboard · 4 of 6

AnimalCare scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 8.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

AnimalCare is the better fit for multi-location facilities with complex animal records. DoggieDashboard is the better fit for solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost.

  • AnimalCare fits best

    Multi-location facilities with complex animal records

  • DoggieDashboard fits best

    Solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost

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Side by side

Feature AnimalCare 8.2/10 Visit ↗ DoggieDashboard 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.8
Ranking #5 in Kennel Software #7 in Kennel Software
Best for Multi-location facilities with complex animal records Solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $400/yr
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Support Email Email
Built for Small business Solo, Small business
Features AnimalCare 3/6 · DoggieDashboard 4/6
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Vaccination records ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Staff scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-location occupancy management with overlap warnings
  • Vaccination, medication and treatment tracking with reminders
  • Breeding records covering matings, litters, lineage and health checks
  • Free plan supports up to 10 pet profiles
  • Occupancy, vaccine, scheduling and check-in/out tools in one system
  • Invoices, waivers, reminders and financial reports included
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting Amiwill Ltd for details
  • Support is provided through email
  • Positioned for small businesses rather than every organization size
  • Web-only platform without integrations
  • Client-portal capabilities are narrower than core operations
  • Paid plans are required for more than 10 pet profiles
Our verdict

AnimalCare combines booking, occupancy, animal care and breeding records for catteries, boarding kennels and breeding businesses. Its occupancy board covers multi-night stays across pens, runs and suites, while animal profiles retain owner…

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DoggieDashboard is a cloud-based management tool for kennels and other pet-care businesses, including boarding facilities, daycares, groomers, sitters and walkers. Its feature set centers on pet and client records, uploaded documents,…

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  1. AnimalCareKennel Software 8.2Pricing on request
  2. DoggieDashboardKennel Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AnimalCare — where it wins

    • Multi-location occupancy management with overlap warnings
    • Vaccination, medication and treatment tracking with reminders
    • Breeding records covering matings, litters, lineage and health checks

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Amiwill Ltd for details
    • Support is provided through email
    • Positioned for small businesses rather than every organization size

  • DoggieDashboard — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 10 pet profiles
    • Occupancy, vaccine, scheduling and check-in/out tools in one system
    • Invoices, waivers, reminders and financial reports included

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only platform without integrations
    • Client-portal capabilities are narrower than core operations
    • Paid plans are required for more than 10 pet profiles

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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