--- title: "The Ruff-House — Houston, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/the-ruff-house/" 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 Ruff-House Dog day care center in Houston, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Houston, TX (https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/). **★4.8 from 56 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.5/10.** 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:** daycare, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 712 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77006 - **Phone:** (713) 521-7877 - **Website:** http://www.theruff-house.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Ruff-House&query_place_id=ChIJoxmHr2C_QIYRPMRjHW9U93I ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Breed & size limits:** No size or breed limits; all dogs must pass the evaluation — facility's words: "Do you have size restrictions or breed restrictions? No, we don" (https://theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/) ## For travelers - **HOU** (Houston Hobby): 9.7 miles, straight line - **IAH** (Houston Bush Intercontinental): 17 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 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:** $60 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $39 per day - **Additional dog:** 2 Dogs $114 /night 3 Dogs $171 /night > “Dog Boarding $60/day What s Offered: Boarding 1 day: 1 Dog $60 /night 2 Dogs $114 /night 3 Dogs $171 /night … 1 dog $39/day (½ day of daycare (6.5 hrs) $19.50) 2 dogs $70.20 3 dogs $105.30” Source: https://theruff-house.com/services/ (daycare: https://theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/) — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 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, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Do I need to have any vaccinations before coming? Yes, we require current Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations and copies of those from your vet.” — https://theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/ - **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 6 months > “Does my dog need to be spayed or neutered before staying? Yes, all dogs over 6 months of age must be spayed or neutered.” — https://theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay (free) > “Mandatory Evaluation: 5 days prior to boarding drop off. (Free)” — https://theruff-house.com/dog-boarding/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Yes, we require current Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations and copies of those from your vet.” — https://theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/ ### 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 > “We do not group dogs by size. Dogs are free to go outside with the others or remain inside if they prefer to nap.” — https://theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Temperament and energy > “How do you ensure dogs get along in daycare? We group dogs by temperament and energy level, rarely by size.” — https://theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/ - **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:** Cage free > “We offer a comfortable, cage-free environment for any and all dogs. Whether your dog needs daycare or boarding, you can rest easy knowing they re in the right place with the right care while you’re away.” — https://theruff-house.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Climate-controlled environment Supervised outdoor playtime Comfortable rest areas Plenty of enrichment Spacious indoor play area” — https://theruff-house.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “here s what your dog s stay will include: Climate-controlled environment Supervised outdoor playtime Comfortable rest areas Plenty of enrichment Spacious indoor play area” — https://theruff-house.com/ - **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 > “Feeding: $5.50 (We offer “The Ruff House food” if none is provided)” — https://theruff-house.com/dog-boarding/ - **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 Ruff-House, Houston, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/the-ruff-house/ (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-ruff-house.json