Paws & Friends

★ 4.5 · 143 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Manvel, TX
Paws & Friends, Manvel
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 143 reviews · top 82% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.1
Reviews read
143 on Google
Average stars
4.50 ★
Rank
#261 of 332 in Houston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$35 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $35
Source
Paws & Friends’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Pricing for Open Concept Dog Daycare : $35 per day”
Open their price page ↗

Paws & Friends is a pet boarding in Manvel, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 143 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #261 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
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
Not published
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Houston
#261 of 332
Google rating
★4.5 (143)
From downtown
16.0 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 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, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“All dogs must be up to date on the Rabies, Bordetella, and DHLPP vaccinations.”pawsandfriends.com/dog-boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“Also, for this option your pets would have to be spayed or neutered after 6 months of age.”pawsandfriends.com/dog-boarding/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“A 4 hour evaluation will be needed for all pets participating in open concept daycare, open concept boarding, or private suite boarding.”pawsandfriends.com/dog-boarding/
Operations3 of 21 published
Time out of their roomUp to 10 hours group play (open concept) or 3x daily walks (standard kennel)
Their words
“This is where your pets would get to play in a group setting for up to 10 hours a day. ... With this concept your pet would have their own kennel and would be walked 3 times a day.”pawsandfriends.com/dog-boarding/
HousingKennel and suite
Their words
“The first of our dog boarding options would be a Private Suite Dog Boarding . ... With this concept your pet would have their own kennel and would be walked 3 times a day.”pawsandfriends.com/dog-boarding/
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“Stop By during office hours for a tour”pawsandfriends.com/dog-boarding/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
Administers medicationNot 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

9.1ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★116
4 ★9
3 ★4
2 ★1
1 ★13
★ 4.50Google average
143reviews behind the score
★ 4.71Houston average

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

friendly staff 33grooming 29day care 11dog happiness 6cat boarding 4nail trim 3pot holes 3dog experience 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

How a stay is counted
Open-concept boarding is charged per nightStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards cats in 4-story cat condosStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
6 AM–7 PM
Tue
6 AM–7 PM
Wed
6 AM–7 PM
Thu
6 AM–7 PM
Fri
6 AM–7 PM
Sat
8 AM–4 PM
Sun
10 AM–7 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

HOU · Houston Hobby
9.5 mi
IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental
31.9 mi
Weekday hours span
6 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

9222 Bailey Rd, Manvel, TX 77578, United States

16.0 miles from downtown Houston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Paws & Friends

What services does Paws & Friends offer?
Paws & Friends is listed as a pet boarding service in Manvel, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Paws & Friends charge?
Its website lists daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Paws & Friends require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Paws & Friends?
Paws & Friends'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 Paws & Friends compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #261 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 143 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Paws & Friends, Manvel, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/paws-and-friends/

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