Happy Tails STL
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 417 reviews · top 88% in St. Louis
Sources
Behind the 9.0
- Reviews read
- 417 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #93 of 109 in St. Louis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$67 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $51$60
Pricier than most in St. Louis
Sources
Behind the $67
- Source
- Happy Tails STL’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding is priced at a single flat nightly rate of $67 that is the same for every breed and every size.”Open their price page ↗
Happy Tails STL is a pet boarding in St Ann, MO, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 417 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #93 of 109 in St. Louis. Its website lists boarding from $67 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $67/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- Yes
- Rank in St. Louis
- #93 of 109
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (417)
- From downtown
- 12.8 mi
- Additional dog
- 10% off each additional pet
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“What vaccines are required to use Happy Tails services? All dogs at Happy Tails must have current records of the following vaccines: Bordetella (Kennel Cough) DHLPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza) Rabies”happytailsinc.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=google_listing
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“All dogs over 12 months old must be spayed or neutered to board with us.”happytailsinc.com/dog-daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Those seeking boarding or daycare must complete a free orientation before using our services.”happytailsinc.com/faqs/
Operations7 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Because Happy Tails operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, trained staff members are always on-site—including overnight and on holidays.”happytailsinc.com/faqs/
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“All dogs are grouped by size to ensure appropriate and safe play dynamics.”happytailsinc.com/faqs/
Time out of their roomUp to 10 hours of play daily
Their words
“At Happy Tails, boarded dogs get up to 10 hours of play daily!”happytailsinc.com/dog-daycare/
HousingKennel — described in 5 reviews, not stated by the facility
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“6,000 sq ft of indoor play areas 21,000 sq ft of outdoor play yards”happytailsinc.com/dog-boarding/
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“You’re welcome to stop by anytime and take a look around.”happytailsinc.com/faqs/
FeedingFollows owner's feeding instructions
Their words
“Simply bring your dog s regular food and provide detailed feeding instructions. There s no additional charge for special feeding requirements.”happytailsinc.com/dog-boarding/
Show 17 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-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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot 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
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot 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
9.0ExcellentDogs 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
daycare 39dog training 5kennel 5play time 5clean facility 4dog exhaustion 3nail trimming 3welcoming atmosphere 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check-out is 1 PM; later pick-up costs $33.50Stated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is quoted as a nightly rateStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $33.50 late pick-up fee after 1 PMStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Enrichment add-ons include a staff update with a photoStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Does not accept females in heatStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- Open 24 hours
- Tue
- Open 24 hours
- Wed
- Open 24 hours
- Thu
- Open 24 hours
- Fri
- Open 24 hours
- Sat
- Open 24 hours
- Sun
- Open 24 hours
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
2920 N Lindbergh Blvd, St Ann, MO 63074
12.8 miles from downtown St. Louis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Happy Tails STL
What services does Happy Tails STL offer?
Happy Tails STL is listed as a pet boarding service in St Ann, MO, offering boarding, daycare, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.
How much does Happy Tails STL charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $67 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The St. Louis median published boarding rate is $51/night.
What vaccines does Happy Tails STL require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Happy Tails STL?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Happy Tails STL compare with other St. Louis facilities?
It ranks #93 of 109 in the St. Louis index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 417 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Happy Tails STL, St Ann, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/happy-tails-stl/Similar places near St Ann
Closest facilities offering the same services.
Staff overnight
#1Kennelwood Pet Resort · Kratky Rd
9.4$40–49 / day
Staff overnight
#4The Barkford
9.8$60–69 / night
Vet on site
#5Rock Road Animal Hospital
8.1Rates not published
Vet on site
#7VCA Bal-Coeur Animal Hospital
9.1Rates not published
Open 24 hours
#8Happy Paws House
9.4Rates not published
