Kara's K9 Retreat

Kara's K9 Retreat is a cage-free dog boarding and daycare facility in San Antonio, TX, at 235 W Sunset Rd in the 78209 zip code. It accepts small, medium, and large dogs, and it runs separate big, medium, and small dog facilities so play groups stay size-appropriate. Cage-free here means dogs spend their time together in groups rather than in individual kennels.

Services and amenities

Daycare and overnight stays are the core of the business, with grooming and transportation offered alongside them.

• Cage-free overnight boarding with bedding or cots
• Weekday daycare
• Large outdoor play areas
• Grooming
• Pickup and drop-off service

What sets it apart

The size separation is the clearest difference from a single-room setup, since small, medium, and large dogs each have their own facility. Outdoor play areas give dogs room to move during the day, which tends to matter more for high-energy breeds than any indoor feature does.

Boarders also get roommate matching, so a dog staying the night has company picked by the staff rather than a room to itself. Households with more than one dog can use a multi-pet discount.

Practical details

The facility is open Monday through Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Published nightly boarding rates run from $41 to $55. Vaccinations are required for every dog. Reservations are made online, and the kennel can be reached at 210-822-3647 or kk9retreat@gmail.com. Full details are on karask9retreat.com.