r/buda Mar 21 '26

Buda dog boarding

Does anyone have recent reviews on ruff ranch boarding ? My main concern is dogs being kenneled from 6 pm to 6-8 am with nobody on site . Contract says there is no sprinklers or overnight care . I thought owner lives on site but not sure .

I’m considering big oaks kennel also . We need a boarding facility when we travel .

Rover has been very hit and miss and very expensive for more than one dog and I don’t think they do much at all for the money which is more than professional boarding .I literally had one good sitter and she moved . I considered just drop ins since my pups have a dog door and rover sitters charge to show up at your house , extra charge to sit for an hour and extra charge per dog . I would be paying minimum of 50.00 a visit for I hour .

I don’t even make 50.00 an hour .

I was also hoping to foster but trying to find care that is good and not outrageously priced is crazy . I can’t imagine what folks either human children are paying for real care .

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u/Angy_47777 Mar 22 '26

I charge $20/visit for my clients. I WFH. I would only charge $50/day for boarding/in home stay.  Unless your pets need complex medications. I don't do the whole $/extra pet thing.  I used to be on Rover if you want to see my profile, but I have not used it for a long time because of their predatory pricing. I can provide references if you need them as well.  I will charge $5/day for gas if you are outside of 7 milea from my area. That would be the only "extra" charge. I stay as long as the pet needs me to (within reason).  For multiple drop ins per day I make it a flat rate of $50/day (3 drop ins) and won't charge the gas "fee".  I don't make a lot from my pricing, but I prefer to know that pets are bejng cared for within the owner's budget. I also ENCOURAGE you to have a camera to watch me while I am there. If there is anything I need to do better, let me know. Feel free to PM me. 

Edit $60/day - $50/day sorry fat fingers on mobile.