--- title: "Animal Crackers — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/animal-crackers/" 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)" --- # Animal Crackers Pet boarding service in Spring, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Houston, TX (https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/). **★4.6 from 143 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, training, sitting - **Address:** 6741 Klein Cemetery Rd, Spring, TX 77379 - **Phone:** (281) 379-3647 - **Website:** http://animalcrackersbg.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Animal%20Crackers&query_place_id=ChIJj2Ld1dQyR4YRL06mce7teOQ ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 1–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Unaltered dogs may board; females in heat board in enclosed areas, not group play — facility's words: "Yes, we accept unaltered pets for grooming and boarding. However, any pet wanting to enter group play or daycare must be fixed. Can my dog board if she is in heat Yes, we have areas that are completely enclosed to protect your dog while in heat." (http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/faq/) - **Breed & size limits:** No breed restrictions for boarding; all breeds and sizes accepted — facility's words: "Do you have a restriction on dog breeds for boarding No! We accept all breeds of all sizes." (http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/faq/) - **Checkout time:** Check-out window ends at 4 PM; later check-outs carry a fee — facility's words: "(7am-4pm Mon-sat, 1pm-4pm on Sun). We do allow later checkouts, however there will be a fee for late arrival." (http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/faq/) - **Late pick-up:** A fee applies to check-outs after 4 PM unless the dog has a departure service — facility's words: "We do allow later checkouts, however there will be a fee for late arrival. If your pup is receiving a departure service after boarding, there is no late check out fee if they are picked up after 4pm." (http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/faq/) ## For travelers - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 11.7 miles, straight line - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 31.1 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:** $29–$60 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “General Standard boarding runs $29-$35 per night depending on the dogs weight. … Suites are $44-$60 a night depending on suite and dog size.” Source: http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/boarding-pet-suites/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 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, Bordetella · Recommended: DHPP, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “For adult dogs over 2 years of age, we require Rabies and Bordetella. While Influenza, Distemper, etc are not required at our facility, we do strongly urge clients to keep all of their pups vaccines up to date.” — http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only > “Additionally, the pups must be spayed/neutered to enter group play.” — http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/faq/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “Additionally, the pups must be spayed/neutered to enter group play. If both of these requirements are met, you will need to schedule an evaluation for your pup.” — http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/faq/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “For your first check in, you will need to provide your pets vaccine records.” — http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/faq/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Enjoy peace of mind that comes with 24hr monitoring and staff that live on site to take care of any needs anytime day or night.” — http://animalcrackersbg.com/ - **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:** Offered > “Suite pets are taken out multiple times a day, depending on weather and needs, and get one-on-one play time.” — http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/boarding-pet-suites/ - **Housing:** Kennel and suite > “All of our spacious indoor-outdoor runs are fully A/C and Heated. ... Pet Suites Our private suites are located at the front of our facility and feature large private rooms.” — http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/boarding-pet-suites/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** Owner's food encouraged > “We feed Diamond Naturals and Fromm Adult food. Both are chicken based with no corn or wheat. We highly recommend that you bring your pets own food for their stay, as changing diets can sometimes cause upset stomachs.” — http://animalcrackersbg.com/index.php/boarding-pet-suites/ - **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 Animal Crackers, Spring, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/animal-crackers/ (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/animal-crackers.json