When I picked up my dogs from shady acres today I fully intended to give this place the worst…read morereview I could and never take my dogs back. At this point, what happened is no longer an issue. Because the owner went above and beyond to make things right and ensure things will be done differently in the future. I have no inhibitions about sending my fur babies to Shady Acres again! Thank you for being transparent and contrite! We will be back!

We just moved here and had a less than stellar experience with another doggie daycare…read more Amy did such a great job explaining how they work - the scheduling, assessments, training etc. and has been super patient with all my "nervous mom" insanity. My dog had some hesitation at first but is always happy to arrive there now. The place looks clean and the staff is very professional. The only thing I don't like is that they don't allow the dogs to play after they get a bath. I get it but I also figure she will be cleanER...but that's me and I know it probably creates problems with other people. Overall a super nice staff that seem to genuinely love the pups they work with! Not cheap - but as with most things, you get what you pay for.

I love everything about Fur Kids Grooming!!…read more I don't think I've ever had a groomer for my pup that consistently does a good job. It's a huge relief to know that when I drop him off, he is going to come back looking fantastic. Thanks for doing such a wonderful job!

I was looking for a groomer close to my house. I got more than I bargained for...in a great way!…read moreMeagan was my groomer and she did a fantastic job with Elroy's de-shedding bath, Nails, teeth, etc. he has never looked or smelled so good! The entire staff at Fur Kids/Shady Acres Pet Ranch we're awesome. They were all very friendly and all very happy to see Elroy. They even gave Elroy a little birthday party since today was his first birthday! I highly recommend Fur Kids Grooming if you want to give your fur baby an excellent experience!

When my dog comes back from a few days at the Camp, he is beat! He's smiling and tired, and when we…read moreget home he sleeps for days! I really appreciate the communication Mark and his team have set up. Very clear and always followed set of rules. They also have an app which is very easy to use and helps me stay organized. This is my favorite dog boarding option in Austin.

Jumping thru many tiresome hoops. Representing as a top. Notch boarder. They were far from it…read more There was an appt. to inspect MY dog, yet upon driving out there they couldn't see me or let me into to see the facility....IT WAS DIRTY, AND THEY WERE UNCOOPERATIVE. Don't waste your time or your $.

Absolutely loved this place! Super easy. My pup loved her stay, came home without showcasing stress…read moreas she has at some other boarding facility, and was happy and tired (but not exhausted). The staff were all super friendly and responsive. And they have convenient after hours kennels so you can drop off or pickup outside of their working hours, which is super helpful for a late trip or flight home. About 10 mins from the airport, straight shot on 71. Random fun fact - there's also a great Thai place on the corner when you turn onto the road up to barking springs. Lots of room for them to play with other dogs and run around, inside and outside facilities to accommodate cold or heat, and they get to play most of the day apart from when they are closed for lunch ("nap time") or in the evening after 7pm. My only improvement recommendation is if they would consider doing a report card with photos each day, that would be awesome! I was able to text in and ask about the status of my dog though, and they were very responsive. We will be back!!! Had a great first visit and my dog was very excited when we reached the property, she recognized it from her evaluation day and basically ran over to the front door. Oh also they were extremely kind to help me get my dog in and out of the car.

My dog has boarded at Barking Springs approximately 100 times over the past 8 years and if I gave…read morehim a vote he would say we should move in full time. He is thrilled to hop out of the car and gets excited when I ask him if he wants to go to camp to see his friends. Over his life he's boarded/daycared at a variety of different places but what makes Barking Springs special is the focus on outdoor play and the caring staff, most of who have been a constant since he began going. I trust them wholeheartedly to take care of Riggins, as well as have recommended multiple friends to use their service. Additionally they have been so helpful managing him when I've had to send him in a cone, with medicine, or when I've needed to make last minute changes. He's also a regular in the after hours pick up / drop off rooms due to my travel schedule and I've never had any issue. As a solo dog mom Barking Springs is truly next in line of people I trust with him behind me.

Remington Pet Ranch is owned by one of the kindest vets I've ever met (even though we didn't meet…read moredirectly). I had a challenging circumstance with a sick cat and the team was kind in working through challenges to figure out if boarding made sense. The owner reached out to me a week after even though we ended up not being able to board my cat to check in and provide some more tips on her condition. It meant a lot to have someone care that deeply about the wellbeing of my family and I imagine they bring the same level of care to all that they do. P.S. - the facilities look gorgeous!

A good friend recommended Remington Pet Ranch to me when it was time to find boarding for my cat…read more We visited the facility, and it's such a charming place! The staff was friendly, and I feel confident they'll take great care of my cat as they do other pets.

Short story:…read more Rachael is DA BOMB of pup walking and care! We wouldn't trust Dixie and Dylan to ANYBODY else! She's seriously that good, y'all! (Very) Long story: I first met Rachael when my brand-new hubby left on his deployment to Afghanistan last July! As a lot of you can probably imagine, I was freaked out, super-sad, and totally overwhelmed with now having to handle everything in our big house that darling hubby *sobs* usually handled, including pool cleaning, lawn mowing, and dog walking! So, I did what anybody else would have done, and I took to Yelp and scoured the reviews to find a pool cleaner, a lawn mower, and, most importantly, a dog walker for the year! Our precious rescues, Dixie, a harrier hound, and Dylan, an Australian Shepherd, are leash-reactive and rather rambunctious on their best day! We can only truly drain their energy by heroic hubby flying his drone at Camp Mabry, as they chase it across the field for miles. That clearly wasn't going to be happening for a year because my drone-flying skills are very non-existent. Enter Rachael. She walked into our lives and literally changed everything! Our rowdy fur babies took to her immediately, I took to her immediately, and she immediately put a plan together! She was so calm, kind, professional, and competent that I relaxed right away. I just knew that we were in excellent hands! We decided on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday walks, and I handed over our house key without hesitation! Over the course of that deployment year and those thrice-weekly walks, Rachael not only morphed our silly pups into seriously-civilized pups, but she kept an eye on the house like a fierce Mama Bear, brought in Amazon Prime packages, watered plants, scooped poop, dumped the pool leaf basket, drove the pups to grooming and vet appointments, and just took care of anything that she saw that needed taking care of! Dix and Dyl both manifested missing their Daddy in different ways. Dylan, being pretty anxious and OCD, started licking his paws incessantly (Cone of Shame, anyone?), and Dixie, being a champion Houdini, started jumping the fence, and, after I put up fancy 8 foot fences to stop her, she started eating the fence. I honestly wouldn't have been able to maintain my sanity through all of that without Rachael! She worked side by side with me through ALL of that! To call her a lifesaver would be an understatement! So, as I write this, the year has finally ended, and my precious hubby has finally returned safely to me! Thank you, Baby Jesus! He's taken back over the pool cleaning duties and the lawn mowing duties, and we're back to drone-flying at Mabry with the happy pups, but do you know the one person whom we absolutely intend to hang onto from the deployment days? Rachael, of course! She's an indispensable part of our lives now! On top of the three walks a week, she takes care of them during hubby and my frequent romantic staycations, and she just worked hand in hand with our awesome neighbor to hold down the fort during our 8 day honeymoon in Cancun! She's grown her company in the course of this last year, and she has quite a dog-walking team now, but she hires impeccable people, and she keeps a SHARP eye on the whole operation! Everyone that works for her is top-notch! We trust Rachael COMPLETELY with our house and our pups, and y'all should, too! We will NEVER be without her! Thank you SO much for everything, Rachael! We love you! Love, Natalie, Chris, Dixie, and Dylan

Rachael is an amazing dog walker and her service is amazing too! I have two dogs and one has severe…read moreallergy issues and is very shy. Rachel was so accommodating and was able to get my super shy dog to open up to her within a week! She also goes above and beyond, bringing in my mail and trash cans. She was amazing when one of my dogs got sick with diarrhea, cleaning up the mess (and the dog), giving me updates for the vet, giving pills, etc as directed, and even changing her schedule to help let my dog out more often. Her rates are reasonable and competitive in the market. I also was very happy that if she needed to have someone sub for her, she will schedule a one on one with me and that person first. I highly recommend Rachael and Ruff Life. My dogs have been super happy with her service and so am I.

My wife and I have been clients of Fur Pet Care for many years, and for very good reason. In all…read morethat time, they have without fail been responsive, communicative, and dependable. Above all, they have cared for our dogs just as much as we do. Whether they are caring for them at our home while we are out of town, or taking them to the park and play dates during a workday, we always rest easy knowing that they are in the very best of hands. We cannot recommend them highly enough, and will continue to rely on Fur Pet Care for as long as we have pets.

Instant response and guaranteed availability for cage free boarding and dog sitting. Mike and…read morePatches have been very responsive to my requests and extremely helpful. They also offer pickup and dropoff options. Prices are reasonable. P.S., They take amazing photos of my dog:) I will definitely continue my services with them.

I wish I could give them 10 stars and found them sooner. Not only are they the best rates I've…read morefound in the area- they are extremely efficient, thorough and kind. My dogs have had the routine stuff, dental work, biopsies, and even emergency snake bite treatment. Dr Portie was absolutely the best caring and following up for days after my dog got bit. The other vets are great too and it is easy to get appointments. Can't recommend enough!

The front desk staff, including the manager Gwen, need significant improvement in how they treat…read moreclients and or potential clients. I experienced zero empathy and a very condescending attitude while trying to schedule an appointment for my pet, who has complex medical conditions. As a pet owner, I was simply trying to ensure my pet would be matched with the appropriate veterinarian who understands this condition and could provide proper care. Instead of feeling supported, I felt dismissed and talked down to during the interaction. Compassion and professionalism should be the standard, especially when dealing with worried pet owners and medically complex cases.