Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 90 reviews · top 50% in San Antonio
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 90 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #33 of 66 in San Antonio
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$58 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$40middle $51$60
Above the San Antonio middle price
Sources
Behind the $58
- Source
- Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“$58 /n ight Includes daycare all day NO Cages, NO Pins, NO Runs! $55 for 7+ night stay $52 for 14+ night stay $49 for 21+ night stay $46 for 28+ night st”Open their price page ↗
Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming is a dog daycare in San Antonio, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 90 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #33 of 66 in San Antonio. Its website lists boarding from $58 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $58/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Antonio
- #33 of 66
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (90)
- From downtown
- 5.9 mi
- Neighborhood
- San Antonio International Airport Vicinity
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccinations Rabies (1 or 3 yr) Distemper/Parvo (1 or 3 yr) Bordetella (every 6 months) CIV canine influenza H3N8 and H3N2 (optional/highly recommended)”karask9retreat.com/k9-requirements-and-waiver
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Spay/Neuter All dogs joining KK9 MUST be spayed or neutered by 6-7 months”karask9retreat.com/k9-requirements-and-waiver
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“All dogs attending daycare must pass a free 2 hour evaluation to ensure they are a good fit with the other dogs.”karask9retreat.com/daycare
Operations3 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Here at Kara s K9 Retreat we offer overnight CAGE-FREE boarding! Your four legged kiddo can enjoy all day daycare and have a sleepover with his or her buddies! We have multiple rooms with bedding or cots where they settle in for the night.”karask9retreat.com/boarding
HousingCage free
Their words
“Here at Kara s K9 Retreat we offer overnight CAGE-FREE boarding! Your four legged kiddo can enjoy all day daycare and have a sleepover with his or her buddies! We have multiple rooms with bedding or cots where they settle in for the night.”karask9retreat.com/boarding
Online bookingYes
Their words
“To book your pup s taxi please book online through the Kara s K9 Retreat Propet Portal”karask9retreat.com/taxi-service
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot 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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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
9.2ExcellentDogs 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
cage 12caring staff 8dog socialization 3dog play 2amazing team 2excited dogs 2love for dogs 2trustworthy 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is charged by the nightStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Waiver: owner certifies the dog has had no communicable illness in the past 30 daysStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner is responsible for all medical bills if the retreat seeks vet careStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $40/night | — | Archived page, 2020-10-27 |
| 2021 | $44/night | — | Archived page, 2021-10-25 |
| 2022 | $44/night | — | Archived page, 2022-10-05 |
| 2023 | $52/night | — | Archived page, 2023-11-29 |
| 2024 | $53/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-08 |
| 2025 | $55/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-14 |
| Now | $58/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
- 7:15 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:15 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:15 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:15 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:15 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–6 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
- 1.8 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:15 AM – 6 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
235 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
5.9 miles from downtown San Antonio · San Antonio International Airport Vicinity · Get directions
Questions about Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming
What services does Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming offer?
Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming is listed as a dog day care center in San Antonio, TX, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $58 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 Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming?
Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming'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 Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming compare with other San Antonio facilities?
It ranks #33 of 66 in the San Antonio index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 90 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
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Kara’s K9 Retreat Daycare Boarding and Grooming, San Antonio, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/san-antonio-tx/kara-s-k9-retreat-daycare-boarding-and-grooming/Similar places near San Antonio
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