Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in San Diego
Fon Jon Pet Care has been a trusted name in San Diego pet care for over 70 years. Established in 1950 by Fon Johnson, we pioneered the first indoor/outdoor kennel in the region and introduced revolutionary dog group play concepts in 2000. Our team of certified professionals combines decades of experience with a deep understanding of canine behavior to provide exceptional boarding, daycare, and grooming services.We maintain rigorous safety standards with temperament evaluations, vaccination requirements, and climate-controlled facilities featuring outdoor play areas near Mission Bay. Our commitment to continuous improvement has earned us recognition as San Diego's premier pet care facility with multiple awards and a 4.9-star rating from satisfied clients.
Services
Dog Boarding
Cat Boarding
Dog Daycare
Pet Grooming
Training Services
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- 70+ years of San Diego pet care experience
- Certified pet technicians with specialized training
- Spacious outdoor play areas with Mission Bay views
- Temperament-tested group play sessions
- 24/7 customer support for pet parents
What people say
Best pet care in SD
Staff genuinely cares
Dogs love the play areas
70 years of experience
Excellent vaccination protocols
Services
Dog Boarding
Our climate-controlled boarding facilities feature private rooms with outdoor patios and 24/7 staff supervision. Dogs enjoy group play sessions in secure yards with shade structures and water features. All packages include bedding, meals, and daily health checks. We require proof of vaccinations and temperament testing for social play participants.
Dog Daycare
Daily play sessions in expansive outdoor yards with ramps, pools, and shaded areas. Certified technicians monitor group interactions while providing individual attention for special needs pets. Flexible scheduling includes half-day passes and monthly unlimited packages. Restricted breeds receive customized private play options.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services include bathing, haircuts, nail trimming, and ear cleaning. Our full-time bather has over a decade of experience handling all dog and cat breeds. Appointments available seven days weekly with experienced technicians ensuring pet comfort throughout the process.
Cat Boarding
Private cat condos with attached sunrooms provide stress-free accommodations. Each suite includes toys, scratching posts, and window perches for environmental enrichment. We maintain strict health protocols with vaccination requirements and do not accept pets over nine years old or with medical conditions requiring injections.
Training Services
Certified trainers offer customized behavior modification programs based on decades of canine psychology research. Services include temperament evaluations, socialization training, and specialized care protocols developed through 23 years of daycare operations and 70+ years of combined industry experience.
People
Ricky
Operations Manager
Certified Pet Technician with extensive experience managing daily operations and staff training programs. Oversees facility maintenance and safety protocols.
Laurie
Manager
Certified Pet Technician responsible for client relations and service quality assurance. Coordinates boarding and daycare operations with 15+ years in pet care management.
George
Professional Bather
Certified Pet Technician specializing in grooming services with over a decade of experience handling all dog and cat breeds for bathing and haircuts.
Questions
What vaccinations are required for boarding?
All dogs must show proof of Rabies, Bordetella, DHLPP, K9 Influenza, and Leptospirosis vaccinations before check-in.
Do you accept senior pets?
We do not board pets over nine years old or those requiring medical care. Senior pets should board at veterinary facilities.
What's your cancellation policy?
Holiday reservations require $100 deposit refundable with 10-day cancellation notice. Regular bookings have 24-hour cancellation policy.
Are there breed restrictions?
Restricted breeds like Pit Bulls and Rottweilers can access private play services but not group daycare sessions.
What items should I bring?
We provide bedding and toys. Bring food in individual portions and medications labeled for your pet's needs.
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