--- title: "Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/kickapoo-ranch-pet-resort/" 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)" --- # Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort Pet boarding service in Waller, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Houston, TX (https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/). **★4.7 from 323 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** 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, catBoarding, daycare, training - **Address:** 23230 Kickapoo Rd, Waller, TX 77484 - **Phone:** (936) 931-9480 - **Website:** https://www.kickapooranchpetresort.com/?utm_source=googlemb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=weblink&utm_content=home - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kickapoo%20Ranch%20Pet%20Resort&query_place_id=ChIJ3-GFeSLSRoYRVdLvl2oOEP4 ## 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–3:30 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–3:30 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Late pick-up:** Peak season: early check-in or late check-out costs an extra $25 — facility's words: "Early check-in or late check-out is available for an additional $25 fee" (https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs) - **Updates during a stay:** Handlers post photos of the dogs on Facebook and Instagram — facility's words: "handlers take and post photos of the dogs on Facebook and Instagram" (https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** Overly shy dogs may get another trial day; dogs too uncomfortable may not pass the evaluation — facility's words: "Recommend another test/trial - this is most common for dogs who are overly shy … No pass - the dog is too uncomfortable or aggressive or otherwise does not fit in well" (https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs) - **Minimum age (months):** All dogs must be 8 months of age or older — facility's words: "Starting at the end of 2024, All dogs must be 8 months of age or older." (https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs) - **Breed & size limits:** No breed restrictions; each dog has a temperament test — facility's words: "Are there any breed restrictions at Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort Dog Drop? No." (https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs) - **Cats:** Boards cats in a quiet area dedicated to cats — facility's words: "Our feline guests enjoy a quiet, dedicated area of our facility designed specifically for cats" (https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/cat-boarding) ## For travelers - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 33.4 miles, straight line - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 48.3 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 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:** $60–$80 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $32 per day > “Join the fun starting at $60 per night in our Small Ranch Rooms (4x7) , $65 a night in our Large Ranch Rooms (4x10) or enjoy an upgraded stay in our Luxury Suites for $80 … Daycare rates start at just $32 per day” Source: https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/boarding (daycare: https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/daycare) — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 11 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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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 from 12 months > “All dogs 12 months of age and older must be spayed or neutered to participate in daycare or boarding unless they show dominance signs at an earlier age.” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “A temperament test or trial day determines if dog daycare is a good fit for your dog. We will meet you and your dog, discuss your dog’s history and behaviors, and introduce your dog to the pack.” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “24/7 on-site supervision by a highly trained, attentive staff” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.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:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Dogs receive immediate care from one or more of our dog CPR and first aid certified staff, and if necessary, we will transport your dog to your vet.” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size, breed and temperament > “every social play guest is carefully evaluated for temperament and thoughtfully grouped by size, breed, and personality” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/boarding - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite > “Boarding dogs are fed and medicated according to the owner’s instructions and will sleep overnight on a cot in a spacious luxury suite or Lobo Ranch room with their belongings.” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs - **Outdoor access:** Yard and pool > “We also have pools and water toys and a splash pad for them in the summer. Dogs may also play or cuddle with handlers, take naps, eat meals, and/or explore fenced-in outdoors areas.” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Our climate-controlled dog boarding facility is supervised around the clock and features modern rooms and spacious suites” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.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:** Published > “Owners are contacted immediately in the rare event of an illness or injury. Dogs receive immediate care from one or more of our dog CPR and first aid certified staff, and if necessary, we will transport your dog to your vet.” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, no charge > “There is no extra charge for feeding or medicating a dog with their own food.” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Should I bring my dog’s food from home or do you provide food? Yes Bring your own dog food, A change in diet could result in an upset stomach or diarrhea.” — https://kickapooranchpetresort.com/faqs - **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 Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort, Waller, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/kickapoo-ranch-pet-resort/ (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/kickapoo-ranch-pet-resort.json