--- title: "Ruffin’ It Ranch — New York, NY" url: "https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/ruffin-it-ranch/" updated: "2026-09-09" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-09" 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)" --- # Ruffin’ It Ranch Pet boarding service in Morganville, NY — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in New York, NY (https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/). **★4.6 from 93 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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, grooming, daycare - **Address:** 134 CR-520, Morganville, NJ 07751 - **Phone:** (732) 972-9444 - **Website:** http://www.ruffinitranch.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ruffin%E2%80%99%20It%20Ranch&query_place_id=ChIJL5Hn3xLSw4kRlwvtytlTi1k ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Boards cats in the Cat Corral, a separate area away from the dog areas — facility's words: "Ruffin It Ranch offers cat boarding in a calm, separate area of our facility called the Cat Corral located away from the dog areas" (https://ruffinitranch.com/) - **If a dog is sick:** A boarding dog showing illness: owner is called; staff contact your vet or take the dog to a vet — facility's words: "If your dog shows signs of illness during their stay, we will contact you immediately at the phone number you provide. In the event of a medical concern that requires attention, we will contact your vet or if needed transport your pet to Four Paws Veteri" (https://ruffinitranch.com/faq) - **Senior dogs:** Tries to accommodate special-needs dogs, including senior pets — facility's words: "We do our best to accommodate dogs with special needs, including senior pets" (https://ruffinitranch.com/faq) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** Daycare: reactive or fearful dogs can have individual play instead of group play — facility's words: "If your dog is reactive, fearful, or has a history of aggression toward other dogs, daycare is an option with individual play while group play may not be the right fit" (https://ruffinitranch.com/faq) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Boards intact dogs in private runs; group play for intact dogs is case by case — facility's words: "since we offer large 4'x15' private runs we are able to board and offer individualized day care for pups that are not spayed or neutered. For group play we evaluate intact dogs on a case-by-case basis" (https://ruffinitranch.com/faq) ## For travelers - **EWR** (Newark Liberty): 24.2 miles, straight line - **JFK** (New York JFK): 33.6 miles, straight line - **LGA** (LaGuardia): 36.7 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:** $65 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $40 per day - **Additional dog:** $58.00 (sharing one private run) > “Nightly Rate (Includes Day Care) Individual runs are 4'x15' large! $65.00 Additional Pets (sharing one of our large private runs) $58.00 ... Full Day $40.00 Half Day $25.00 Less than 5 Hours” Source: https://ruffinitranch.com/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 11 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 9, 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 > “All dogs boarding or attending daycare at Ruffin It Ranch must be current on the following vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo (DHPP), and Bordetella (kennel cough).” — https://ruffinitranch.com/faq - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “All new daycare dogs go through an introductory evaluation to help us determine the best approach.” — https://ruffinitranch.com/faq - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Proof of vaccination from a licensed veterinarian is required prior to your dog's first stay.” — https://ruffinitranch.com/faq ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Day care play care options are available during your pets stay, with our 24/7 on-site professional staff.” — https://ruffinitranch.com/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “For the safety and comfort of all our guests, dogs are grouped by size and temperament during play and social time.” — https://ruffinitranch.com/faq - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Pups who wish to participate in Open play need to be spayed or neutered, we also offer private play sessions, please inquire” — https://ruffinitranch.com/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Individualized care for your loved pets in a climate controlled environment with large private indoor and outdoor space (over 63,000 Sq Ft.) to freely roam.” — https://ruffinitranch.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Your beloved pets will stay in a heated and air conditioned facility with a private dog runs, participate in training classes, day care, individual open play, group play and enrichment programs, with our Pet Boarding Certified (PPCS Certified) knowledgable staff.” — https://ruffinitranch.com/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes > “Yes, we can administer oral medications and some topical treatments during your dog's stay.” — https://ruffinitranch.com/faq - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Can I bring my dog's own food, bed, or toys? Yes — and we encourage it! Bringing your dog's regular food prevents digestive upset from a sudden diet change.” — https://ruffinitranch.com/faq - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Please use our online reservation system to set your dates as early as possible.” — https://ruffinitranch.com/ ## Licensing New York State does not license or inspect dog boarding or daycare facilities. Agriculture and Markets Law Article 26-A licenses 'pet dealers' -- anyone who sells or offers for sale more than nine dogs or cats a year for profit -- and says nothing about boarding, grooming or daycare; a facility that boards animals it does not sell is not a pet dealer under Article 26-A. A bill to create a real state boarding-kennel license, the Safe Pet Boarding Act (adds a new Article 26-D to Agriculture and Markets Law, Senate bill S8510 / Assembly bill A9123, 2025-2026 session), would require an annual Department of Agriculture and Markets license, a $150 fee, and facility inspections -- but as of this check it is still pending in the Senate Agriculture Committee (referred there January 7, 2026) and is not law. New York State is, in that sense, the same shape as Texas and Florida: no state boarding register, full stop. What is different about New York City is that the city itself runs a real, mandatory permit regime for boarding kennels -- more substantial than the county registration fees seen in Orlando or Tampa, though still a local instrument, not a state one, and not joined to facility records here. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/ ## How to cite Ruffin’ It Ranch, Morganville, NY. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/ruffin-it-ranch/ (census September 9, 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/new-york-ny/ruffin-it-ranch.json