North Star Animal Center
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 78 reviews · top 70% in San Antonio
Sources
Behind the 9.1
- Reviews read
- 78 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #46 of 66 in San Antonio
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published6 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08
North Star Animal Center is a pet boarding in San Antonio, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 78 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #46 of 66 in San Antonio. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareGroomingTraining
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Antonio
- #46 of 66
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (78)
- From downtown
- 5.9 mi
- Neighborhood
- North Central
- 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Proof of current vaccinations including DHPP, rabies (every year or three years depending on the vaccinations your veterinarian administers) and an annual bordetella are required for all boarding, daycare and grooming services.”northstaranimalcenter.com/policies-1
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Proof of current vaccinations including DHPP, rabies (every year or three years depending on the vaccinations your veterinarian administers) and an annual bordetella are required for all boarding, daycare and grooming services.”northstaranimalcenter.com/policies-1
Operations4 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“We have staff members on-site 24 hours a day to check on your furry pals.”northstaranimalcenter.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“We provide supervised play and interaction in a safe, clean, controlled indoor and outdoor play environment.”northstaranimalcenter.com/
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“Medication if needed: please have dosage, frequency and medication name clearly visible on ORIGINAL packaging.”northstaranimalcenter.com/policies-1
FeedingNo raw diets
Their words
“Food: preferred individually bagged per serving, per day, per dog to prevent over/under feeding. Raw diets NOT accepted.”northstaranimalcenter.com/policies-1
Show 21 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-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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot 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
9.1ExcellentDogs 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
friendly staff 25dog grooming 8animal care 6dog daycare 4clean facility 3cat boarding 3name 3cleanliness 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's: 48 hours' notice or one night is chargedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Sat
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Sun
- 7:30 AM–8 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
- 2.4 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:30 AM – 8 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
7070 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216
5.9 miles from downtown San Antonio · North Central · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about North Star Animal Center
What services does North Star Animal Center offer?
North Star Animal Center is listed as a pet boarding service in San Antonio, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does North Star Animal Center charge?
We did not find a published rate on North Star Animal Center's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the San Antonio median published boarding rate is $51/night across 27 facilities.
What vaccines does North Star Animal Center require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at North Star Animal Center?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does North Star Animal Center compare with other San Antonio facilities?
It ranks #46 of 66 in the San Antonio index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 78 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
North Star Animal Center, San Antonio, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/san-antonio-tx/north-star-animal-center/Similar places near San Antonio
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