--- title: "Almost Home Pet Retreat & Doggie Day Care — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/almost-home-pet-retreat-and-doggie-day-care/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" 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)" --- # Almost Home Pet Retreat & Doggie Day Care Pet boarding service in Conroe, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Houston, TX (https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/). **★4.6 from 95 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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, daycare - **Address:** 12660 FM1314, Conroe, TX 77302 - **Phone:** (936) 788-7387 - **Website:** http://www.almosthomepetretreat.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Almost%20Home%20Pet%20Retreat%20%26%20Doggie%20Day%20Care&query_place_id=ChIJ8YcrOWc4R4YRcau-0QhN-SI ## 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 | 12–4 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding pick-up after 12 PM on the final day is charged the daycare rate — facility's words: "Dogs picked up after 12:00 PM on their final day of boarding will be charged the daycare rate for that day." (https://almosthomepetretreat.com/rates-hours/) - **Late pick-up:** Pick-up after 12 PM on the final day is charged the daycare rate — facility's words: "Late Pickup Fee Dogs picked up after 12:00 PM on their final day of boarding will be charged the daycare rate for that day." (https://almosthomepetretreat.com/rates-hours/) ## For travelers - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 19.9 miles, straight line - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 44 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:** $52 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $25 per day > “Per Day: $25 … Per Night: $52” Source: https://almosthomepetretreat.com/rates-hours/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 7 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 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, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza > “Your pup needs to be up-to-date on Rabies, DHLPP (Distemper/Parvo), and Bordetella vaccines. While we don't require the CIV (Canine Flu) vaccine, we highly recommend it.” — https://almosthomepetretreat.com/doggie-day-care/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “Testing A current negative heartworm test and an up-to-date fecal exam are both required.” — https://almosthomepetretreat.com/overnight-boarding/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “Spayed or Neutered All dogs must be spayed or neutered by 6 months old.” — https://almosthomepetretreat.com/doggie-day-care/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “all new dogs must complete a quick evaluation before their first stay with us.” — https://almosthomepetretreat.com/overnight-boarding/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free > “We treat your pet like family, offering "cage-free" boarding in a homey environment with lots of playtime.” — https://almosthomepetretreat.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard and pool > “Your dog will love our large front yard and spacious backyard, with plenty of room to run and a cool-down pool for those hot days.” — https://almosthomepetretreat.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Climate-Controlled Doggie Dorm A complete air-conditioned and heated dorm ensures your furry friend gets a comfortable, cozy night's sleep.” — https://almosthomepetretreat.com/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## 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. What Texas has is a disclosure law, Health & Safety Code chapter 824. Local requirements are set city by city: the City of Houston requires a commercial pet service facility license from BARC under Chapter 6, Article IV, Division 5 (§§ 6-121–6-130) of the city code — $200 a year, expiring every 31 December, with no inspection required for issuance although BARC Animal Enforcement may inspect — and that is a city permit, not a state regime, and was not joined to facility records. Unincorporated Harris County has no kennel or boarding permit that we could find. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/ ## How to cite Almost Home Pet Retreat & Doggie Day Care, Conroe, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/almost-home-pet-retreat-and-doggie-day-care/ (census September 8, 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. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/houston-tx/almost-home-pet-retreat-and-doggie-day-care.json