--- title: "The Fritz Kennel — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/the-fritz-kennel/" 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)" --- # The Fritz Kennel Kennel in Houston, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Houston, TX (https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/). **★4.7 from 132 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 - **Address:** 9513 Yupondale Dr, Houston, TX 77080 - **Phone:** (713) 464-9852 - **Website:** http://www.fritzkennel.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Fritz%20Kennel&query_place_id=ChIJxQXOZvDEQIYRq4Qj5SUUc3U ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7–10 AM, 3–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7–10 AM, 3–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7–10 AM, 3–7 PM | | Thursday | 7–10 AM, 3–7 PM | | Friday | 7–10 AM, 3–7 PM | | Saturday | 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM | | Sunday | 3–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be at least 4 months old — facility's words: "Minimum 4 months old" (https://www.fritzkennel.com/faq) - **Cancellation:** No fee to cancel non-holiday stays; holidays may charge 4 nights without 7 days notice — facility's words: "We will never charge you for a reservation change or cancellation for a non-holiday visit … We reserve the right to charge you for 4 nights during holidays if you do not cancel at least seven days prior to your drop off date." (https://www.fritzkennel.com/faq) - **How a stay is counted:** Owners pay only for nights actually stayed — facility's words: "you only pay for actual nights stayed" (https://www.fritzkennel.com/faq) - **Cats:** Offers overnight boarding for dogs and cats — facility's words: "The Fritz Kennel offers overnight boarding for dogs and cats 365 days a year." (https://www.fritzkennel.com/pricing) ## For travelers - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 17.4 miles, straight line - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 18.4 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $48 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Additional dog:** $5 discount per additional dog > “Under 50 lbs $48/night Book Now Additional Dog: $5 Discount 10+ Night Stay: $5 Discount 51-100 lbs $50/night” Source: https://www.fritzkennel.com/pricing — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 7 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 > “- Current on Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccinations (vaccines must be administered by a vet).” — https://www.fritzkennel.com/faq - **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 8 months > “- Must be spayed or neutered if 8+ months old” — https://www.fritzkennel.com/faq - **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:** All-day open play > “All dogs get playtime throughout the day in our unique open play environment. This means lots of time out in the yards, free to run and hang out!” — https://www.fritzkennel.com/dog-daycare-houston - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “Our play yards provide ample room to organize dogs into groups according to their size and temperament, ensuring that each dog finds playmates they will enjoy.” — https://www.fritzkennel.com/dog-boarding-houston - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “All dogs get playtime throughout the day in our unique open play environment. This means lots of time out in the yards, free to run and hang out!” — https://www.fritzkennel.com/dog-daycare-houston - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “We provide nap time each day where each dog is given their own individual area in one of our climate-controlled buildings.” — https://www.fritzkennel.com/dog-boarding-houston - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “If your dog has a sensitive stomach or is a newcomer to The Fritz Kennel, we encourage you to bring your pet’s own food to help protect against stomach upset.” — https://www.fritzkennel.com/faq - **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 The Fritz Kennel, Houston, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/the-fritz-kennel/ (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/the-fritz-kennel.json