--- title: "Best Friends Pet Hotel — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/best-friends-pet-hotel/" 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)" --- # Best Friends Pet Hotel Pet boarding service in Katy, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Houston, TX (https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/). **★4.8 from 101 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.5/10.** 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, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 4611 FM 1463, Katy, TX 77494 - **Phone:** (832) 786-3807 - **Website:** http://bestfriendspetcare.com/locations/katy - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Best%20Friends%20Pet%20Hotel&query_place_id=ChIJXYuYo-QjQYYRUB730NTpGAY ## 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–6 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## For travelers - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 34.5 miles, straight line - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 35.5 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 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, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “we require dogs to be current on their core vaccinations before their stay. Required vaccines typically include Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/vaccine-health-requirements/ - **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 > “Dogs participating in group play must also be spayed or neutered.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/vaccine-health-requirements/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** Offered > “Depending on your dog's temperament, they'll enjoy supervised group play with compatible playmates or one-on-one attention.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/dog-boarding/ - **Housing:** Crate free > “All centers are crate-free, clean, and climate-controlled to ensure every pet s comfort throughout their stay.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/locations/katy/ - **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:** Climate-controlled > “Our dog boarding includes comfy bedding, climate-controlled suites, and plenty of tail wags from trained caregivers.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/locations/katy/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Extra Playtime Training Session Bath & Brush Pet Cam Access Special Treats” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/dog-boarding/ - **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:** Either house or owner's food > “Whether you bring food from home or use our premium options, we've got it covered.” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/about/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Book Online Quick and easy online reservation system available 24/7” — https://bestfriendspethotel.com/locations/katy/ ## 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 Best Friends Pet Hotel, Katy, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/best-friends-pet-hotel/ (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/best-friends-pet-hotel.json