The Pets Inn

The Pets Inn is a boarding and daycare facility at 123 W. Rhapsody Dr. in San Antonio, TX, offering dog boarding, dog daycare and cat boarding. The kennel keeps 100 upscale runs inside a climate-controlled building, with standard 3' x 6' rooms and roomier 6' x 7' suites. Published rates range from $25 to $50 per night.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding in standard rooms or private suites
• Daycare with hourly outdoor play yard sessions between 7 AM and 7 PM
• A 2,000 sq. ft. outdoor play area divided by size and temperament
• Seasonal pool and playground
• Medication administration and special diet handling

What makes it different

How a facility groups dogs at play matters to anyone with a small or shy dog. The Pets Inn divides its outdoor area by size and temperament rather than turning everyone loose together, and dogs that do better on their own can stay in a private suite. Indoor play space and full climate control give the staff somewhere to send the group when San Antonio heat or a storm shuts the yard down.

Bedding is covered too. Each guest gets a sleeping cot and a cotton blanket, along with feeding bowls and toys, so there is less to pack for a trip. In-house food is available for a daily fee for owners who would rather not send their own.

Practical details

The kennel is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are handled by phone at 210-971-6033. Proof of current vaccinations is required before a stay. Cats are boarded as well, which simplifies things for households with both a dog and a cat. Full details are posted at thepetsinnsa.com.