--- title: "Ruff Ranch KC — Kansas City, MO" url: "https://dogsaway.co/kansas-city-mo/ruff-ranch-kc/" updated: "2026-10-19" data_pulled: "2026-10-19" census_at: "2026-10-19" 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)" --- # Ruff Ranch KC Dog day care center in Shawnee, MO — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Kansas City, MO (https://dogsaway.co/kansas-city-mo/). **★4.9 from 95 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.7/10.** 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, catBoarding, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 8130 Monticello Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66227 - **Phone:** (913) 361-7387 - **Website:** http://www.ruffranchkc.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ruff%20Ranch%20KC&query_place_id=ChIJ6XiciLmRwIcRx7ka6EYZ_Vg ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–6:30 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** Peak times (holidays, spring break): $50 deposit refunded if cancelled 48+ hours ahead, forfeited within 48 hours — facility's words: "During peak boarding times (Holidays, Spring Break, etc.) we will collect a $50.00 deposit (per family) that will be applied to your boarding stay at checkout. IF you cancel before 48 hours of your start date, we will refund the deposit. However, if you cancel within 48 hours or do not show your deposit will be forfeited." (https://www.ruffranchkc.com/boarding) ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 19, 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 > “Requirements for boarding: Bordetella (required every six months) Rabies Distemper” — https://www.ruffranchkc.com/boarding - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “Proof they are spayed/neutered. For puppies they will need to be spayed/neutered by the end of their 6 months to continue coming.” — https://www.ruffranchkc.com/daycare - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay (free) > “Your pets will need to go through a three hour temperament test which is totally free of charge.” — https://www.ruffranchkc.com/daycare - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Please bring a copy from your latest vet visit showing your dog is updated on the shots listed above and proof of spay/neuter.” — https://www.ruffranchkc.com/daycare ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “Not all dogs are happy and playful in a Daycare setting and may not be a good fit for our open play style.” — https://www.ruffranchkc.com/faq - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Our stand-alone facility sits on 2 acres of land and provides plenty of room for inside and outside play, exercise and have fun!” — https://www.ruffranchkc.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Our facility is climate controlled and provides multiple yards each designed for a specific sized dog.” — https://www.ruffranchkc.com/daycare - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “While your dog is checked in, you have access to our webcams through your portal account and can watch them during our business” — https://www.ruffranchkc.com/boarding - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “We do encourage you bring your own food for dogs to help with digestion issues. We offer a house dog food in case you forget to bring your own.” — https://www.ruffranchkc.com/boarding - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “You can either book online or call for a reservation.” — https://www.ruffranchkc.com/daycare ## Licensing Missouri licenses and inspects boarding kennels. The Animal Care Facilities Act (RSMo 273.325 to 273.357) makes it unlawful to operate a boarding kennel or commercial kennel (a kennel that also grooms or trains) without a license from the Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, and operating without a valid license is a class A misdemeanor (273.329). The license text covers a place where animals are sheltered, fed and watered for pay; the Department's FAQ describes overnight care, and day-only daycare is not addressed by name. The initial fee is $125, and renewal is $125 plus a per capita fee of $0.10 per animal per boarding day (capped). The Department publishes no licensee list; inspection reports are available to the public on request. Kansas City, Missouri City Code section 14-39 also requires every commercial animal establishment, which includes a boarding kennel, to hold an annual permit from the city ($100). Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/kansas-city-mo/ ## How to cite Ruff Ranch KC, Shawnee, MO. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/kansas-city-mo/ruff-ranch-kc/ (census October 19, 2026; listing data October 19, 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/kansas-city-mo/ruff-ranch-kc.json