Why Gingr

Gingr vs. Kennel Connection

Time for a Modern Platform?

Kennel Connection has served the industry for over 30 years. But if you're juggling separate tools for texting, payments, and online booking — or dealing with recent update headaches — it might be time to see what cloud-first really looks like.

Native Online BookingIntegrated Payments & SMSPet Parent AppNo Workarounds Needed

Side-by-Side Comparison

An honest look at how the two platforms serve today's pet care facilities.

Feature Kennel Connection
Starting price $105/mo $89/mo
Online booking Native, real-time Manual re-entry from email
Pet parent app Native downloadable app No app
Report cards Yes (50M+ sent, modern & customizable) No
Marketing tools Built-in No
QuickBooks Online Reliable sync Limited / manual
In-app onboarding Supported onboarding No
Multi-location Yes Limited
Membership & loyalty Built-in Basic
Phone support Chat + email (fast response) Yes

Where Gingr Shines

The modern tools today's pet care businesses need — all in one platform.

Pet Parent App

Pet Parent App

Give clients a dedicated app to book appointments, check in, and receive updates. It's the experience modern pet parents expect — and KC doesn't offer one.

Automated Report Cards

Automated Report Cards

Over 50 million photo and activity updates sent to happy pet parents. Report cards build trust and keep clients coming back.

Native Online Booking

Native Online Booking

Clients book directly through your website or the Gingr app. No email forms, no manual re-entry, no missed bookings.

Built-In Marketing

Built-In Marketing

Promotions, email campaigns, and integrations with MailChimp — all without leaving the platform or paying for another tool.

PreCheck Digital Check-In

PreCheck Digital Check-In

Streamlined curbside check-in makes mornings smoother for your staff and more convenient for your clients.

Deep Integration Ecosystem

Deep Integration Ecosystem

Zapier, MailChimp, Salesforce, QuickBooks, iDogCam, Kisi — Gingr connects to the tools that power your business.

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The True Monthly Cost

KC's $89/mo base price doesn't tell the full story. Here's what facilities actually spend.

Kennel Connection

$149 – $199+
/mo
$149 – $199+
/mo

Add-ons required

  • Software$89 – $149
  • Online bookingManual entry
  • Payment integrationSeparate tool
  • Marketing toolsNot available
  • Pet parent appNot available

Your Team Already Knows Gingr

New employees who have used Gingr at other facilities often vouch for its effectiveness — because they've seen firsthand how a modern, integrated platform makes their job easier. If your team is recommending Gingr, there's a reason.

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10M+
Pets Served
150M+
Reservations Processed
9M+
Platform Users
50M+
Report Cards Sent

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready for the Modern Evolution?

Stop paying for workarounds. Get everything in one platform — and let your team focus on what they do best: caring for pets.