Almost Home Pet Resort

Almost Home Pet Resort offers dog boarding, daycare, and cat boarding in Temple, TX, from a three-acre property at 4520 Taylors Valley Road. The park-like grounds hold 29 large play yards surfaced in artificial turf. Every room has central heating and air conditioning, and the resort has space for 66 pets.

What the resort offers

Dogs board in climate-controlled rooms, and 18 luxury suites add private covered patios with personal play yards, so those guests can move indoors and out on their own schedule. Cats stay in Comfy Kitty Condos, multi-level enclosures with window views. Grooming is handled on site.

• 18 luxury suites with private covered patios and personal play yards
• Comfy Kitty Condos with window views for feline guests
• 29 large play yards across three acres of grounds
• Medication administration and special-diet feeding
• Daycare for owners who need a weekday option

What stands out

The extras here are booked in 15-minute blocks: private playtime, one-on-one walks with trained technicians, and FaceTime check-ins for owners who want to see how the stay is going. Climate control in every room counts for a lot during a Texas summer. The private patios attached to the suites also give a dog an outdoor option that isn't a shared group yard.

Booking and practical details

Boarding runs $25 to $56 per night, depending on the accommodation. Reservations are made by phone at (254) 939-2501. The office is open 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, so Sunday pickups fall in a narrow afternoon window. Proof of vaccination is required before a stay. Full details are posted at almosthomepetresorttx.com.