--- title: "Rio Gran Dog Boarding — Minneapolis, MN" url: "https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/rio-gran-dog-boarding/" updated: "2026-10-20" data_pulled: "2026-10-20" census_at: "2026-10-20" 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)" --- # Rio Gran Dog Boarding Pet boarding service in Hastings, MN — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Minneapolis, MN (https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/). **★4.8 from 180 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** 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:** 16440 Fischer Ave, Hastings, MN 55033 - **Phone:** (651) 480-1122 - **Website:** https://www.riogran.net/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rio%20Gran%20Dog%20Boarding&query_place_id=ChIJIZU9F-PI94cR6mIAKw20fRw ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–5:45 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–5:45 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–5:45 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–5:45 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–5:45 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–5:45 PM | | Sunday | 4–5:45 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Boards cats in private condos away from the dogs — facility's words: "Our kitty condos feature a private 3-tier condo away from the dogs" (https://riogran.net/rio-gran-pet-boarding/) - **Checkout time:** Check out by 11:45 am to avoid that day's charge; later check-out is charged for the day — facility's words: "Check out by 11:45 am and you do not pay for that day. Later check out: Check out between noon and 5:45 pm and that day s charge is applied." (https://riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/) - **Late pick-up:** Check-out between noon and 5:45 pm is charged for that day — facility's words: "Check out between noon and 5:45 pm and that day s charge is applied." (https://riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/) - **Senior dogs:** Geriatric suites with joint-friendly rubber flooring in a quiet area — facility's words: "We now offer suites specifically designed for geriatric dogs and those who might easily become overwhelmed in a large boarding environment. These suites are equipped with joint-friendly rubber flooring for extra support and grip and are located in a quiet area" (https://riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** Quiet-area suites for dogs that might easily become overwhelmed in a large boarding environment — facility's words: "suites specifically designed for geriatric dogs and those who might easily become overwhelmed in a large boarding environment … located in a quiet area" (https://riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Accommodates intact dogs, along with reactive dogs, for boarding — facility's words: "there are dog friendly dogs, dog reactive dogs, intact dogs, or even human reactive dogs. Therefore, whatever your situation may be with your four-legged best friend, we are here for your every boarding need" (https://riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/) - **Minimum age (months):** Guests must be at least 12 weeks old with one set of vaccinations and deworming — facility's words: "Guests must be at least 12 weeks old, with one set of vaccinations and deworming, to stay at Rio Gran." (https://riogran.net/rio-gran-boarding-daycare-rules/) - **Cancellation:** Cancellation requested 24+ hours ahead; fees may be charged for late cancellations or no-shows — facility's words: "Cancellations for any service are requested at least 24 hours in advance of the pet s scheduled arrival date. Rio Gran reserves the right to charge cancellation fees for late cancellations or no-shows." (https://riogran.net/rio-gran-boarding-daycare-rules/) - **If a dog is sick:** Pets with diarrhea, vomiting, coughing or sneezing are not accepted — facility's words: "Pets with symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, and/or sneezing will not be accepted into Rio Gran." (https://riogran.net/rio-gran-boarding-daycare-rules/) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $46 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “OVERNIGHT DOG BOARDING $46/day*” Source: https://riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/ — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 20, 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 > “Guests must have the following required vaccinations, current within one year prior to admittance for services: Rabies Distemper Bordetella” — https://riogran.net/rio-gran-boarding-daycare-rules/ - **Bordetella lead time:** 10 days before arrival > “Initial vaccinations must be administered at least 10 days prior to coming to Rio Gran.” — https://riogran.net/rio-gran-boarding-daycare-rules/ - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only from 7 months > “All guests over 7 months must be spayed or neutered to participate in our daycare program (except for puppies under 6 months).” — https://riogran.net/rio-gran-boarding-daycare-rules/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Optional one-on-one or group play is also available.” — https://riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/ - **Housing:** Cage free suite > “your dog will enjoy a home-like atmosphere with cage-free suites, a state-of-the-art climate control system” — https://riogran.net/rio-gran-pet-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “we have 2 large outdoor play areas with more than 15,000 square feet” — https://riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “our facility-wide music system and advanced climate-controlled cage-less suites.” — https://riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes — described by some Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of October 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Accepts raw diets > “Food Bring your pet s food. We do not require you to individually bag meals. Raw food or other food that requires refrigeration/freezing is no problem!” — https://riogran.net/rio-gran-dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ## Licensing Minnesota does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Board of Animal Health runs a kennel license (Minn. Stat. 347.31 to 347.40; $15 a year), but it is defined by where the animals came from, not by boarding. The Board's application page lists 'Training and boarding facilities' and 'Doggy daycare facilities' among the facilities it does not license, and adds that local ordinances may require licensing. Minneapolis City Code 63.140 requires a license to keep any place for 'any other form of care for hire of any animal', and its zoning code defines 'Animal boarding' as keeping animals 'day or overnight' for a fee. Neither the ordinances nor the city's license page say in terms that a boarding or daycare business must hold that license. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/ ## How to cite Rio Gran Dog Boarding, Hastings, MN. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/rio-gran-dog-boarding/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 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/minneapolis-mn/rio-gran-dog-boarding.json