Petropolis St. Charles
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 1,124 reviews · top 20% in St. Louis
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 1,124 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #21 of 109 in St. Louis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$53 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $51$60
About the St. Louis middle price
Sources
Behind the $53
- Source
- Petropolis St. Charles’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Rates may change during peak seasons. Small Room $53 / Night +$36 per additional dog ... Full-Day $48 / Day”Open their price page ↗
Petropolis St. Charles is a pet boarding in St Charles, MO, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 1,124 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #21 of 109 in St. Louis. Its website lists boarding from $53 per night and daycare from $48 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 13.
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
- $53/night
- Daycare rate
- $48/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in St. Louis
- #21 of 109
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (1,124)
- From downtown
- 22.1 mi
- Additional dog
- +$36 per additional dog
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
13/27
13 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
“All dogs and puppies boarded at Petropolis are required to have the following vaccinations: Rabies Distemper (DHPP) Bordetella”petropolis.com/dog-boarding/
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“Do dogs need to be spayed or neutered? We do not require dogs to be spayed or neutered to participate in group play, with a few exceptions. In-tact males over the age of 12 months and females in heat will not be permitted.”petropolis.com/dog-daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All new dogs complete a temperament assessment to ensure they're comfortable in a group setting.”petropolis.com/dog-daycare/
Operations10 of 21 published
Staff-to-dog ratio1:15 staff to dogs
Their words
“We maintain a max of 25 dogs per playgroup with no more than 15 dogs per attendant.”petropolis.com/dog-daycare/
Maximum playgroup size25 dogs
Their words
“We maintain a max of 25 dogs per playgroup with no more than 15 dogs per attendant.”petropolis.com/dog-daycare/
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“We organize all play groups by size, temperament, and play style to ensure safe fun with compatible playmates.”petropolis.com/dog-daycare/
Time out of their roomA few 20-minute play sessions up to 4 hours of group play daily, by activity package
Their words
“Depending on your chosen activity package, your dog will enjoy anywhere from a few 20 minute play sessions each day, up to 4 hours of supervised group play.”petropolis.com/dog-boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Solo Play Time Solo Play $22 / Session 30 Minutes each For the independent dogs who prefer time to themselves Private yard to explore and play on their own terms”petropolis.com/dog-boarding/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Instead of a run-style kennel, your dog enjoys a 30 - 120 sq ft private suite with temperature regulation year-round”petropolis.com/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Petropolis' dog daycare includes over 30,000 square feet of outdoor play yards with a dog water park.”petropolis.com/dog-daycare/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“your dog enjoys a 30 - 120 sq ft private suite with temperature regulation year-round”petropolis.com/dog-boarding/
Photo / report-card updatesPaid add-on
Their words
“Regular Updates (Add-On) Receive text updates about your dog's activities, including photos of their boarding adventure”petropolis.com/dog-boarding/
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“Our staff is trained to administer medications to your pet during their stay (for no additional fee), with some limitations. Due to the risks, we will not administer injections such as insulin.”petropolis.com/dog-boarding/
Show 14 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 certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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
grooming 130welcoming atmosphere 17anxious dog 15training evaluation 12nail trim 11first grooming appointment 5updates with pictures 5gentle grooming 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- How a stay is counted
- Dog boarding is charged by the nightStated on their website
- Handling & correction
- Says dogs get force-free handling during a stayStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Boarding add-on: text updates with photosStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Puppies must be at least 16 weeks old to use servicesStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- States it has no dog breed restrictionsStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Group play: intact males over 12 months and females in heat not permittedStated on their website
- Cats
- Both locations offer cat boardingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $40.95/day | Archived page, 2021-10-18 |
| 2022 | — | $42.95/day | Archived page, 2022-11-30 |
| 2023 | — | $43.95/day | Archived page, 2023-10-02 |
| 2024 | — | $44.95/day | Archived page, 2024-11-03 |
| 2025 | — | $45.95/day | Archived page, 2025-10-15 |
| Now | $53/night | $48/day | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
3550 W Clay St, St Charles, MO 63301
22.1 miles from downtown St. Louis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Petropolis St. Charles
What services does Petropolis St. Charles offer?
Petropolis St. Charles is listed as a pet boarding service in St Charles, MO, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Petropolis St. Charles charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $53 per night and daycare at $48 per day (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 Petropolis St. Charles require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Petropolis St. Charles?
Petropolis St. Charles's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Petropolis St. Charles compare with other St. Louis facilities?
It ranks #21 of 109 in the St. Louis index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 1,124 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Petropolis St. Charles, St Charles, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/petropolis-st-charles/Similar places near St Charles
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