Good Shepherd Inn
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.3 /10Excellent · 3 reviews · top 69% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.3
- Reviews read
- 3 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #219 of 332 in Houston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$40 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$30middle $48$70
Below the Houston middle price
Sources
Behind the $40
- Source
- Good Shepherd Inn’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Pricing For Boarding Is Per Night. $40.00 for one dog in run. $25.00 for the second dog in run. $15 Day Care”Open their price page ↗
Good Shepherd Inn is a boarding facility in Santa Fe, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.3/10 (excellent) from 3 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #219 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists boarding from $40 per night and daycare from $15 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $40/night
- Daycare rate
- $15/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Houston
- #219 of 332
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (3)
- From downtown
- 29.9 mi
- Additional dog
- $25 for the second dog in the run
- Profile claimed on Google
- No
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Their words
“Required: Rabies DHLPP Bordatella Heartworm Flea/Tick preventative Recommended: Dog Flu H3N2 &H3N8”goodshepherdinn.net/
Bordetella lead time30 days before arrival
Their words
“Bordatella vaccine is required and must be given annually, preferred every 6 months and one month prior to boarding .”goodshepherdinn.net/
Operations5 of 21 published
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Y our dog will have it's own Apartment with a 6x20 foot indoor/outdoor run, air conditioned & heated.”goodshepherdinn.net/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Y our dog will have it's own Apartment with a 6x20 foot indoor/outdoor run, air conditioned & heated.”goodshepherdinn.net/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Y our dog will have it's own Apartment with a 6x20 foot indoor/outdoor run, air conditioned & heated.”goodshepherdinn.net/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Kennel Tours are by Appointment ONLY! Please call to schedule a tour”goodshepherdinn.net/
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“We DO NOT charge extra to give medication or for play time.”goodshepherdinn.net/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot 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
Online bookingNot 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
9.3ExcellentDogs 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.
Booking terms & safety
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is charged per nightStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $25 extra for pick-up 5:30–6 PM; $50 per dog for Sunday, holiday or after-hours pick-upStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $25/night | $15/day | Archived page, 2019-01-22 |
| 2022 | $40/night | $15/day | Archived page, 2022-03-27 |
| 2024 | $40/night | $15/day | Archived page, 2024-11-29 |
| 2025 | $40/night | $15/day | Archived page, 2025-04-01 |
| Now | $40/night | $15/day | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- HOU · Houston Hobby
- 20.4 mi
- IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental
- 44.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
5515 S Tower Rd #2507, Santa Fe, TX 77517
29.9 miles from downtown Houston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Good Shepherd Inn
What services does Good Shepherd Inn offer?
Good Shepherd Inn is listed as a kennel in Santa Fe, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Good Shepherd Inn charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40 per night and daycare at $15 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 Good Shepherd Inn require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Good Shepherd Inn?
Good Shepherd Inn'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 Good Shepherd Inn compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #219 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.3/10, excellent), based on 3 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Good Shepherd Inn, Santa Fe, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/good-shepherd-inn/Similar places near Santa Fe
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