Welcome to Tappen Hill
Thank you for visiting our website. Hopefully you will find answers to many of your questions as well as get a good sense of why our clients speak so highly of Tappen Hill.
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About Tappen Hill
Tappen Hill was founded by Christopher and Annie Desmond in the year 2000. Since then, we have cared for many thousands of dogs in Tappen Hill’s clean, open, spacious environment utilizing our unique boarding style. To learn a bit more about our story and what makes Tappen Hill so special, make sure to watch the video. After that, visit this section for lots of additional information.
Boarding Style
Tappen Hill’s unique philosophy and boarding style are described here. Learn why and how we do what we do. Follow us through a “typical day at Tappen Hill”.
What People Say
Tappen Hill has never advertised. If you are just discovering Tappen Hill, you were most likely referred to us by your veterinarian, a trusted friend or a family member. There is a reason for this. Boarding at Tappen Hill gives our clients true peace of mind. Here, you can read some of what they say.
Below is a link to an article (with photos) that appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle.