--- title: "Shady Acres Pet Ranch — Austin, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/shady-acres-pet-ranch/" updated: "2026-08-03" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-03" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Shady Acres Pet Ranch Pet boarding service in Round Rock, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Austin, TX (https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/). **★4.8 from 833 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, catBoarding, daycare, grooming - **Address:** 3901 Sam Bass Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681 - **Phone:** (512) 333-2673 - **Website:** https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shady%20Acres%20Pet%20Ranch&query_place_id=ChIJ6fXt8avTRIYRBTbrqYQD1V8 ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM | | Sunday | 3 AM–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out is 1 PM; Sunday pick-up is 4-6 PM — facility's words: "Our check-out time is 1 p.m. All boarding dogs must be picked up by 1 p.m. to allow us to clean our rooms" (https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/dog-boarding-cedar-park-tx/) - **Late pick-up:** $25 late check-out fee after 1 PM (not charged on Sundays) — facility's words: "a late check-out fee of $25 will be charged. (We do not charge this fee on Sundays when pick-up is from 4-6 p.m.)" (https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/dog-boarding-cedar-park-tx/) - **How a stay is counted:** Boarding is charged per night, per dog — facility's words: "our rooms are charged per night and per dog." (https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/dog-boarding/) - **Cancellation:** Holiday-only: 50% deposit refundable if cancelled 14 days before the stay — facility's words: "Holiday bookings require a 50% deposit. During holidays we reach capacity and early cancellation of your reserved space is critical. The deposit is refundable if canceled 14 days prior to start of your stay." (https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/dog-boarding/) - **If a dog is sick:** Won't board dogs showing illness; may transfer them to their vet at owner's expense — facility's words: "No. We cannot board dogs showing signs of illness, including coughing, nasal discharge, diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, or eye discharge. Dogs showing signs of illness may be transferred to their veterinarian at the owner’s expense." (https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/dog-boarding/) - **Vet costs during a stay:** Dogs showing illness may be transferred to their vet at the owner's expense — facility's words: "Dogs showing signs of illness may be transferred to their veterinarian at the owner’s expense." (https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/dog-boarding/) - **Cats:** Boards cats in a separate space away from dog play areas — facility's words: "We board cats in a calm, separate space away from the dog play areas" (https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/dog-boarding-cedar-park-tx/) - **Breed & size limits:** No breed restrictions; dogs must meet health and vaccination rules — facility's words: "Are there breed or size restrictions? No — we do not have breed restrictions." (https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/dog-boarding/) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://shadyacres.portal.gingrapp.com - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **AUS** (Austin-Bergstrom): 23.5 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $55–$75 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Standard 55/Night … Deluxe 65/Night … Luxury 75/Night (group play included)” Source: https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/dog-boarding/ — checked July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 13 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 3, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “All dogs must be current on: Rabies Distemper (DHPP / DA2PP) Bordetella (Canine Cough)” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 8 months > “Does my dog have to be spayed or neutered to board? Yes. Dogs over 8 months of age must be spayed or neutered for boarding and daycare.” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Vaccination records must be uploaded to your online profile, emailed by your veterinarian, or faxed prior to arrival.” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Members undergo extensive training from leading industry programs Pack Pro, Dog Gurus, and IBPSA in Body Language, Group Management, Canine Health, Behavior Evaluation, and Customer Service.” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/about-us/ - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 3-4x daily group, individual minimum 4x > “All playtime is included, dogs play outside a minimum of 3-4 times per day in groups. Dogs that are not able to play in groups are taken outside individually a minimum of 4 times per day.” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Individual Play Dog Boarding — Our Individual Play Boarding service is designed f[or]” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard and pool > “Shaded 3-acre ranch with outdoor play yards. Dog pool and group play included” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Facilities All buildings are Climate Controlled. Spacious Rooms We have rooms ranging from 3x5-6x8. All Rooms are Climate Controlled.” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Cats only > “Can I watch my cat while they are boarding? Yes. Every Luxury Cat Condo includes 24/7 webcam access.” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes — described by 45 Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of August 3, 2026 - **Tours:** Tours of limited areas > “Tour Hours We are a group play facility with Boarding and Daycare groups outside throughout the day. This makes it difficult to give tours with dogs coming in and out” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Included > “All medication administration and feeding of owner food is included.” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Feeding:** House food, with exceptions > “Clients feeding grain-free or specialty diets must provide their own food.” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 3, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Book Online Deluxe 65 Night All Play Time Included 3 Play Groups per Day” — https://www.shadyacrespetranch.com/ ## Licensing Texas does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's Licensed Breeder Program covers commercial dog and cat BREEDERS only — the threshold is keeping five or more intact adult females — and does not reach boarding kennels, daycares, or the veterinary practices that board. There is no state inspection regime, no public inspection record, and no state license number to look up. Local requirements (zoning approval, a city business license, and in some jurisdictions a conditional use permit) are set city by city and are not published in a consolidated, machine-readable form. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/ ## How to cite Shady Acres Pet Ranch, Round Rock, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/shady-acres-pet-ranch/ (census August 3, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. 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