Austin Pet Ranch

I was apprehensive dropping off my dogs, but the people here did seem very nice. I worry about boarding places because I have heard such horror stories. The drawbacks of Austin Pet Ranch are: Pros: People here seem to really love animals Cons: closed on Holidays, don't let you see animals quarters.. more

I have a lab who would become very naughty on her return from any boarding facility. We tried pet sitters and she would not get out enough and soil in the house. It looked like we wouldn't be going anywhere for a while!! Then we found The Austin Pet Ranch, recommended by a friend, my lab has never been happier!!!! The rooms are large 8 x 10 and the place is clean--you know what I mean doesn't smell ""that smell"" They have a true nature walk, with a creek, they even had pictures of her playing in the water ""lab heaven"" If you want your dog to have a great time -- you know like a vacation--this is your place!!! Pros: Large very clean rooms Cons: Really Happy Dogs--Oh sorry thats a plus more

My biggest complaint about this place is that it holds itself out as the Four Seasons (and makes you pay for it!) when it's really just a newly renovated Best Western or maybe a Hyatt. So if you usually board at a traditional kennel you will probably be pleased with the Austin Pet Ranch. However, we usually board our pups at a place where luxury suites are truly luxury suites--sound-proof rooms with tile floors, piped-in music and people-style glass doors--the doggie W. Despite its glitzy webpage, the Austin Pet Ranch is probably just a step above a traditional kennel--small concrete accommodations with wire fronts and very, VERY loud. However, the owners were extremely polite and caring and, most important, our dogs were returned to us happy and in good health. Bottom line: if you're looking for ""luxury"" please visit the facility and judge for yourself before making a reservation. Pros: Caring owners, dogs returned happy and in good health Cons: Not as luxurious as it looks, very loud, location more