Barks & Wildlife Retreat
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 382 reviews · top 3% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 382 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #8 of 332 in Houston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$50 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$30middle $48$70
About the Houston middle price
Sources
Behind the $50
- Source
- Barks & Wildlife Retreat’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Basecamp Suite 5×6 suite with 5×8 private patio $50/night Luxury Suite Quiet 5×8 suite with 5×8 private patio $60/night VIP Suite Huge 10×10 with 8×10 patio and FaceTime anytime $99/night … In Spring, TX , Group Daycare is $25/day”Open their price page ↗
Barks & Wildlife Retreat is a pet boarding in Spring, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 382 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #8 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists boarding from $50–$99 per night and daycare from $25 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 12.
Top 3% in Houston#8 of 332 by Dogs Away score, from 382 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: private patioPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $50–$99/night
- Daycare rate
- $25/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Houston
- #8 of 332
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (382)
- From downtown
- 20.8 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
12/27
12 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. 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
“Dogs visiting for boarding or daycare need current Rabies, Bordetella and DHPP vaccinations.”barksandwildlife.com/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only
Their words
“Spay/neuter: required for Group Daycare. Intact dogs are welcome in Private Daycare.”barksandwildlife.com/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Send vaccine records Dogs need current Rabies, Bordetella and DHPP. Just text a photo to your location.”barksandwildlife.com/boarding
Operations9 of 21 published
Maximum playgroup size8 dogs
Their words
“Playgroups are matched by size and temperament and capped at 8 dogs .”barksandwildlife.com/daycare
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Our team includes Pet CPR and Pet First Aid certified staff.”barksandwildlife.com/boarding
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Groups are matched by size and temperament and never go over 8 dogs.”barksandwildlife.com/daycare
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Every guest gets at least two playtimes a day , either in a playgroup of 8 or fewer matched by size and temperament, or one-on-one with a Bark Ranger.”barksandwildlife.com/boarding
HousingSuite
Their words
“Three suite styles, all with a doggy door to a private patio and a 24/7 camera.”barksandwildlife.com/boarding
Outdoor accessPrivate patio
Their words
“Private suites with 24/7 cameras and a doggy door to their own outdoor patio.”barksandwildlife.com/cat-boarding-spring-tx
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“24/7 live cameras in every boarding suite”barksandwildlife.com/
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“Can you give my dog medication? Yes, at no extra charge at both locations.”barksandwildlife.com/boarding
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Existing client? Book in the Client Portal”barksandwildlife.com/cat-boarding-spring-tx
Show 15 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
FeedingNot 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
9.8ExceptionalDogs 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
camera access 98kennel cameras 6photo and video updates 6reasonable rates 6dog bath 3dog suites 2clean cages 2free first stay 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Spring boarding pick-ups after 2 PM are charged a day of daycare per dogStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Spring boarding pick-ups after 2 PM are charged one day of daycare per dogStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Dogs that do not like other dogs can use Private Daycare with one-on-one attentionStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Group daycare requires spay/neuter; intact dogs are welcome in Private DaycareStated on their website
- Cats
- Spring has private cat condos in a quiet room away from the dogsStated 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
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental
- 6.7 mi
- HOU · Houston Hobby
- 29.7 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
1111 Spring Meadow Ln, Spring, TX 77373
20.8 miles from downtown Houston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Barks & Wildlife Retreat
What services does Barks & Wildlife Retreat offer?
Barks & Wildlife Retreat is listed as a pet boarding service in Spring, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Barks & Wildlife Retreat charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50–$99 per night and daycare at $25 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Houston median published boarding rate is $48/night.
What vaccines does Barks & Wildlife Retreat require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Barks & Wildlife Retreat?
Barks & Wildlife Retreat's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Barks & Wildlife Retreat compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #8 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 382 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Barks & Wildlife Retreat, Spring, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/barks-and-wildlife-retreat/Similar places near Spring
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