--- title: "Circle Lake Ranch Pet Resort - Dog Boarding & Grooming — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/circle-lake-ranch-pet-resort-dog-boarding-and-grooming/" 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)" --- # Circle Lake Ranch Pet Resort - Dog Boarding & Grooming 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 273 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** 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, daycare - **Address:** 1134 FM 1463, Katy, TX 77494 - **Phone:** (281) 395-4567 - **Website:** http://www.katydogkennels.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Circle%20Lake%20Ranch%20Pet%20Resort%20-%20Dog%20Boarding%20%26%20Grooming&query_place_id=ChIJceptp2skQYYRU8lqoO30mcQ ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Senior dogs:** Accepts senior dogs; extra potty breaks and help for mobility limits and arthritis — facility's words: "We generally accept senior dogs and can accommodate extra potty breaks, individualized handling, mobility limitations and arthritis" (https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding) - **Fire & emergency protection:** Has an automatic backup generator — facility's words: "Facility systems include temperature alarms, dehumidifiers, and an automatic backup generator." (https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding) - **Cancellation:** Asks for 48 hours notice; major-holiday $100 deposit is forfeited if cancelled — facility's words: "we appreciate at least 48 hours notice for cancellations. Major-holiday reservations are different: they require a $100 deposit per kennel that is noncancellable and nonrefundable and is forfeited if the reservation is cancelled or not used" (https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding) - **Holiday minimum stay:** Major holidays (Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and more) need 4 nights — facility's words: "Major-holiday reservations require a $100 deposit per kennel that is noncancellable and nonrefundable and is forfeited if the reservation is cancelled or not used, plus a 4-night minimum stay." (https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding) - **If a dog is sick:** Contacts the owner immediately if a pet becomes unwell; can arrange vet care — facility's words: "If your pet becomes unwell, we'll contact you immediately and can arrange veterinary care if needed." (https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Intact dogs may board; group play is subject to behavior-based limits — facility's words: "Intact dogs may board, with behavior-based restrictions on group play" (https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** Gradual intro, quiet kennel placement and one-on-one staff attention for anxious dogs — facility's words: "We use several strategies for anxious dogs: gradual introduction during assessment day, quiet kennel placement away from high-traffic areas, a familiar bed or blanket from home, consistent routines, one-on-one attention from staff, and calming activities." (https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding) ## For travelers - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 33.8 miles, straight line - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 34.9 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $49.44 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $30 per day - **Additional dog:** $39.14 per night for the second dog > “Dog boarding is $49.44 per night for the first dog. Additional dogs from the same household that are able to share a kennel are $39.14 per night for the second dog … Daycare is available daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with rates starting at $30 per day.” Source: https://www.katydogkennels.com/pricing (daycare: https://www.katydogkennels.com/daycare) — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Boarding dogs must be current on Rabies, DHPP/DHLPP (distemper/parvo), and Bordetella. Canine influenza is recommended but not required.” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Every new dog must complete a $25 assessment before boarding or daycare, whether or not the dog will join group play” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Titers are accepted in place of vaccination where applicable, and proof of vaccination must be provided before arrival.” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Is anyone on the property overnight? Yes. Our manager lives on the property, providing an on-site presence overnight.” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding - **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:** Open play with enforced rest > “enjoy supervised group play in our outdoor yards from 9 AM-12 PM, grouped by size and temperament. After a lunch break and quiet time in climate-controlled kennels (12-1:30 PM), afternoon enrichment continues until 4:30 PM.” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/daycare - **Groups separated by:** Size, age and temperament > “How are dogs grouped during daycare play? Dogs are grouped by size, age, and temperament to ensure” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/daycare - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Dogs that prefer solo play receive individual attention instead.” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/daycare - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Individual time in the large play yard, including sniffing and exploring” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Dogs sleep in indoor, climate-controlled kennels, and the facility has temperature alarms, dehumidifiers and an automatic backup generator.” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding - **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:** Yes, no charge > “We administer oral, topical, and eye and ear medications at no medication-administration fee, multiple times per day when arranged in advance.” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Can I bring my dog's own food? Yes, and we recommend it — keeping your dog on their usual diet avoids stomach upset. House food is available for $10 per day if you prefer.” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “You can book online through our boarding registration form” — https://www.katydogkennels.com/boarding ## 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 Circle Lake Ranch Pet Resort - Dog Boarding & Grooming, Katy, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/circle-lake-ranch-pet-resort-dog-boarding-and-grooming/ (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. 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