Ponderosa Pet Resort

★ 4.4 · 362 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Royse City, TX
Ponderosa Pet Resort, Royse City
Boarding
Dogs Away score8.8 /10Very good · 362 reviews · top 89% in Dallas
Sources
Behind the 8.8
Reviews read
362 on Google
Average stars
4.40 ★
Rank
#335 of 406 in Dallas
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$25 /nightFrom their website, 2026-08-19
Sources
Behind the $25
Source
Ponderosa Pet Resort’s own website
Checked on
2026-08-19
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Runs for Dogs 3' x 17' INDOOR / OUTDOOR $25/day 4' x 17' INDOOR / OUTDOOR $25/day”
Open their price page ↗

Ponderosa Pet Resort is a pet boarding in Royse City, TX, offering boarding. It scores 8.8/10 (very good) from 362 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #335 of 406 in Dallas. Its website lists boarding from $25 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Boarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$25/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Dallas
#335 of 406
Google rating
★4.4 (362)
From downtown
28.0 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All pets must be current on all vaccinations! Rabies (every 3 years) | DHLPPC (once annually) | Bordetella (every 6 months)”ponderosapetresort.com/overview
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Please have your vet email or fax a copy of vaccine records to (972) 635-9333.”ponderosapetresort.com/overview
Operations1 of 21 published
Time out of their room3-5x daily yard time
Their words
“Pets are let out 3 - 5 times daily to run and play in our side yard.”ponderosapetresort.com/overview
Show 24 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot 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

8.8Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★282
4 ★25
3 ★7
2 ★7
1 ★41
★ 4.40Google average
362reviews behind the score
★ 4.67Dallas average

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

pricing 26grooming 20dog training 5pet resort 5dog bathing 4cat grooming 4nail trimming 3board and train program 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2018$25/night—Archived page, 2018-11-05
2019$25/night—Archived page, 2019-12-09
2020$25/night—Archived page, 2020-02-07
Now$25/night—Their website, 2026-08-19

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–1 PM
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

DAL · Dallas Love Field
29.1 mi
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
39.1 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

7452 TX-66, Royse City, TX 75189

28.0 miles from downtown Dallas · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Ponderosa Pet Resort

What services does Ponderosa Pet Resort offer?
Ponderosa Pet Resort is listed as a pet boarding service in Royse City, TX, offering boarding.
How much does Ponderosa Pet Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $25 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-08-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Dallas median published boarding rate is $50/night.
What vaccines does Ponderosa Pet Resort require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Ponderosa Pet Resort?
Ponderosa Pet Resort's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Ponderosa Pet Resort compare with other Dallas facilities?
It ranks #335 of 406 in the Dallas index by Dogs Away score (8.8/10, very good), based on 362 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Ponderosa Pet Resort, Royse City, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/ponderosa-pet-resort/

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