Home Away From Home Kennels
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 179 reviews · top 13% in San Antonio
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 179 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #8 of 66 in San Antonio
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$51 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$40middle $51$60
About the San Antonio middle price
Sources
Behind the $51
- Source
- Home Away From Home Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“DOG BOARDING Indoor/Outdoor Run $51.00/daily Additional Dog In the Same Run -25% off $38.00/daily”Open their price page ↗
Home Away From Home Kennels is a boarding facility in San Antonio, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 179 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #8 of 66 in San Antonio. Its website lists boarding from $51 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $51/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Antonio
- #8 of 66
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (179)
- From downtown
- 10.7 mi
- Neighborhood
- Northwest
- Additional dog
- Additional Dog In the Same Run -25% off $38.00/daily
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Dog Vaccinations: Adult Dogs Bordetella is given every 6 months to 1 year according to what your vet may recommend. ... Distemper/Parvo given once every year. Rabies as required by the City of SA regulations.”hafhkennels.com/faq/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Vaccine proof from your vet is required to check in. Puppy or kitten booklets are not acceptable. A receipt or vaccine certificate is necessary. Without proof, boarding will be declined.”hafhkennels.com/faq/
Operations5 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered at no charge
Their words
“PRICING DOG BOARDING Indoor/Outdoor Run $51.00/daily Additional Dog In the Same Run -25% off $38.00/daily Daily Potty Breaks & Exercise Time In a Yard 1 on 1 with a Staff Member. This is NEVER extra! FREE!”hafhkennels.com/our-services/
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“PRICING DOG BOARDING Indoor/Outdoor Run $51.00/daily Additional Dog In the Same Run -25% off $38.00/daily Daily Potty Breaks & Exercise Time In a Yard 1 on 1 with a Staff Member. This is NEVER extra! FREE!”hafhkennels.com/our-services/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“PRICING DOG BOARDING Indoor/Outdoor Run $51.00/daily Additional Dog In the Same Run -25% off $38.00/daily Daily Potty Breaks & Exercise Time In a Yard 1 on 1 with a Staff Member. This is NEVER extra! FREE!”hafhkennels.com/our-services/
Administers medicationOral medication only
Their words
“Our staff is trained to administer oral medications. We do not perform injections, nor do we board insulin dependent pets.”hafhkennels.com/our-services/
FeedingHouse food by default
Their words
“Can I bring my pet's own food? It is okay to bring your pet’s food if it is portioned out & labeled.”hafhkennels.com/faq/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
nail trim 6cat boarding 4clean facility 4dog bathing 3spoiling pets 2relaxed dog 2family owned business 2medication instructions 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Holiday deposits refundable only if cancelled one month aheadStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Puppies and kittens accepted from 6 months old with full vaccine seriesStated on their website
- Cats
- Offers cat boarding suitesStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $33/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-07 |
| 2022 | $41/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-08 |
| 2023 | $41/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-23 |
| 2024 | $41/night | — | Archived page, 2024-07-13 |
| Now | $51/night | — | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–1 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- SAT · San Antonio International
- 10.4 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 4 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
7810 Mainland Dr, San Antonio, TX 78250
10.7 miles from downtown San Antonio · Northwest · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Home Away From Home Kennels
What services does Home Away From Home Kennels offer?
Home Away From Home Kennels is listed as a kennel in San Antonio, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Home Away From Home Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $51 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The San Antonio median published boarding rate is $51/night.
What vaccines does Home Away From Home Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Home Away From Home Kennels?
Home Away From Home Kennels's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Home Away From Home Kennels compare with other San Antonio facilities?
It ranks #8 of 66 in the San Antonio index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 179 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Home Away From Home Kennels, San Antonio, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/san-antonio-tx/home-away-from-home-kennels/Similar places near San Antonio
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