Ruff House

Ruff House is a dog boarding and daycare facility at 3232 Hillegas Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It handles overnight stays, daytime play, grooming, and indoor park time under one climate-controlled roof. Boarding dogs sleep in private suites rather than open runs.

What Ruff House offers

• Overnight boarding in private 6'x4' and 4'x4' suites
• Dog daycare with indoor play space
• Separate park areas for dogs over and under 25 pounds
• Self-wash grooming tubs
• Enrichment upgrades such as treat puzzles and snuffle mats

What makes it different

The park areas are split by size, with one space for dogs over 25 pounds and a separate one for smaller dogs. Both are surfaced with canine-grade turf over a drainage system and cleaned daily using dog-safe solutions. Boarding guests get several scheduled outdoor breaks through the day instead of one long stretch in a suite, and soothing music plays over the speaker system. Owners who want their dog kept busier can add enrichment activities like treat puzzles or snuffle mats at check-in. Because the building is climate-controlled, indoor play runs the same way in January as it does in July.

Practical details

Boarding costs $40 to $45 per night depending on suite size, according to the rates published on the Ruff House website, and there is a discount for owners boarding more than one dog. The facility is open 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, so early drop-offs before work are workable. Reservations are made online. Proof of current vaccinations is required before a dog can stay. The front desk can be reached at (260) 234-3040 or ruffhousefw@gmail.com, and the facility also posts on Facebook and Instagram.