Critter RnR

Critter RnR offers cage-free dog boarding in Aztec, New Mexico, and boards cats at the same property. The business is female veteran owned, licensed and insured, and it accepts small, medium and large dogs.

What makes it different

The layout leans farm-style rather than kennel-style. Dogs stay in barnyard sheds instead of a single building of runs, and each one has outdoor space it can reach at any hour. That setup suits dogs that do better with room and a steady routine than with a busy group playroom.

Where dogs sleep and play

Every dog gets its own sleeping area inside a shed, insulated and fitted with heat and air conditioning. Those private suites open onto large outdoor enclosures measuring 16x20, 20x20, 20x30 and 20x55, accessible 24/7. Small dogs under 20 lbs stay in the house instead. The property also has a 1-acre fenced yard.

Meals

Meals are home-cooked: chicken, rice and vegetables. Dogs get breakfast, dinner and snacks, with milk bones handed out free. Special diets can be accommodated.

Cats too

Cats board in their own temperature-controlled shed, separate from the dog areas. It comes with an outdoor catwalk, a cat tree and a scratching post.

Key details

• Cage-free stays with climate-controlled, private sleeping areas
• Four large outdoor enclosures, open around the clock
• 1-acre fenced yard
• Home-cooked meals and special diet options
• Separate cat boarding shed with catwalk

Rates run $20 to $35 per night. Vaccinations are required. Booking is handled by phone at (505) 516-6738, and the facility is at 28 Road 3020, Aztec, NM 87410.