Shady Acres Pet Ranch
BoardingCat boardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 833 reviews · top 23% in Austin
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 833 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #19 of 87 in Austin
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-07-07
$45middle $55$65
About the Austin middle price
Sources
Behind the $55
- Source
- Shady Acres Pet Ranch’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-07-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Standard 55/Night … Deluxe 65/Night … Luxury 75/Night (group play included)”Open their price page ↗
Shady Acres Pet Ranch is a pet boarding in Round Rock, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 833 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #19 of 87 in Austin. Its website lists boarding from $55–$75 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 13.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
About this place
Relaxed boarding facility for dogs and cats, dog day care featuring a play pool, bathing and spa services, training.
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingCat boardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $55–$75/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-03
- Rank in Austin
- #19 of 87
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (833)
- From downtown
- 18.3 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
13/27
13 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-03. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be current on: Rabies Distemper (DHPP / DA2PP) Bordetella (Canine Cough)”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 8 months
Their words
“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.”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Vaccination records must be uploaded to your online profile, emailed by your veterinarian, or faxed prior to arrival.”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Operations11 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“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.”shadyacrespetranch.com/about-us/
Time out of their room3-4x daily group, individual minimum 4x
Their words
“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.”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Individual Play Dog Boarding — Our Individual Play Boarding service is designed f[or]”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“Shaded 3-acre ranch with outdoor play yards. Dog pool and group play included”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Facilities All buildings are Climate Controlled. Spacious Rooms We have rooms ranging from 3x5-6x8. All Rooms are Climate Controlled.”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Live cameras for ownersCats only
Their words
“Can I watch my cat while they are boarding? Yes. Every Luxury Cat Condo includes 24/7 webcam access.”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 45 reviews, not stated by the facility
ToursTours of limited areas
Their words
“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”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Administers medicationIncluded
Their words
“All medication administration and feeding of owner food is included.”shadyacrespetranch.com/
FeedingHouse food, with exceptions
Their words
“Clients feeding grain-free or specialty diets must provide their own food.”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Book Online Deluxe 65 Night All Play Time Included 3 Play Groups per Day”shadyacrespetranch.com/
Show 13 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
report card 45dog happiness 21play yards 9play yard cameras 6dog pool 4dog bath 4drop off and pick up 3spacious facility 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is 1 PM; Sunday pick-up is 4-6 PMStated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is charged per night, per dogStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $25 late check-out fee after 1 PM (not charged on Sundays)Stated on their website
- Cancellation
- Holiday-only: 50% deposit refundable if cancelled 14 days before the stayStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Won't board dogs showing illness; may transfer them to their vet at owner's expenseStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Dogs showing illness may be transferred to their vet at the owner's expenseStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Breed & size limits
- No breed restrictions; dogs must meet health and vaccination rulesStated on their website
- Cats
- Boards cats in a separate space away from dog play areasStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 3 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- AUS · Austin-Bergstrom
- 23.5 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
3901 Sam Bass Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681
18.3 miles from downtown Austin · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotPaid parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Shady Acres Pet Ranch
What services does Shady Acres Pet Ranch offer?
Shady Acres Pet Ranch is listed as a pet boarding service in Round Rock, TX, offering boarding, cat boarding, daycare.
How much does Shady Acres Pet Ranch charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55–$75 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-07-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Austin median published boarding rate is $55/night.
What vaccines does Shady Acres Pet Ranch require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Shady Acres Pet Ranch?
Shady Acres Pet Ranch's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-03). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Shady Acres Pet Ranch compare with other Austin facilities?
It ranks #19 of 87 in the Austin index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 833 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Shady Acres Pet Ranch, Round Rock, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-03. https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/shady-acres-pet-ranch/Similar places near Round Rock
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