Los Fresnos facilities
🐕

Smith Ranch Kennels

36844 San Jose, Ranch Rd, Los Fresnos, TX 78566

4.2
31 Google reviews

Overview

The website at smithranchkennels.com is not an operational dog boarding or daycare facility. It is a domain name listed for sale by HugeDomains for $2,295. The page contains no business information, services, pricing, or policies related to dog boarding. The Google Business Profile indicates Smith Ranch Kennels exists as a kennel and dog day care center in Los Fresnos, TX with a 4.2 rating, but the provided website URL does not represent an active business website.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

What Reviews Say

29 reviews analyzed

Smith Ranch Kennels presents a stark contrast between long-term loyalists who praise the owners' rescue efforts and affordable 'country' setting, and a significant cluster of recent, severe health warnings. While many clients appreciate the personalized attention and low costs, multiple reports of massive tick infestations, Lyme disease, and respiratory illnesses suggest serious sanitation and pest control failures. Potential boarders must weigh the owners' kindness and low prices against high-risk reports of medical neglect and parasitic outbreaks.

Value
4.9
Staff
4.8
Communication
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Dog happiness
4.0
Facility
3.0
Cleanliness
2.5
Safety
2.0

People love

Rescue Work(6)Affordability(5)Personalized Care(4)

Staff shoutouts

Linda(9 mentions)Mark(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Severe tick infestations and tick-borne illnesses (Lyme disease)

I pulled at least 50 off my two dogs... Took them to the vet to find out they had both had caught lime disease.

Contagious diseases and lack of sanitation (Distemper, Coccidia, Kennel Cough)

Distemper and Coccidia are a constant at this kennel... our dog is ill sneezing blood and running a fever of 105.

Ticks(6 mentions)

This place is infested with Ticks. I found A lot on both of my dogs that stayed here.

Poor hygiene/Smell(2 mentions)

My dog spent two nights there and came back with ticks and smelling like piss.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.2/ 5
Review score
3.8/ 5
Amenities0 of 14
Reviews31
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.8

Pricing

Contact facility for pricing

Is this your business?

Submit a free claim. After approval, manage core listing details from your owner dashboard.

Claim this listing