New Customer FREE First Night of Boarding!
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Choosing where to leave your dog shouldn’t come down to whichever dog kennel had an opening. Four Paws Inn built its dog boarding near Universal City, TX for owners who want a real answer to that question: a climate-controlled suite for every guest, daily hands-on attention from staff trained in canine care, and activity packages matched to your dog’s own personality — ball chasing, quiet time with a person, or group play with dogs their size. The difference shows up at pickup, when your dog leaves happy rather than merely relieved.
What Comes Standard With Every Overnight Stay
Book dog boarding near Universal City, TX and here is what your dog gets, every night, without asking:
- Temperature-controlled suites that stay comfortable around the clock while still being practical to live in
- Bedding brought from home and a favorite toy, so the space smells and feels familiar from the first night
- Caregivers who work hands-on with every guest, right down to service delivered inside the suite
- A five-point wellness check run daily, built to catch small changes before they turn into something
- Classical music kept playing softly in the background to hold the noise level down
- Two in-suite meals daily — packing your dog’s regular food is the ideal, though we stock quality food and provide it free if you’d rather not
- Potty breaks four times daily, spaced out across the schedule
- An activity plan mapped to your individual dog’s energy level and what they actually enjoy doing
Choose the Play Style That Suits Your Dog Best
Personality drives everything here. A dog who wants to wrestle with six friends and a dog who wants a person to themselves both leave satisfied, which is why our dog boarding near Universal City, TX runs activity packages instead of a single daily routine.
Each one exists to send dogs home tired in the good way — mentally worked, physically spent, and genuinely content with how the day went.
Here’s what’s available:
- Group Play: Sociable dogs get matched with others of comparable size and energy, then turned loose in our fenced grass yard with a full stock of toys and eyes on them the whole time.
- Individual Play: Dogs who’d rather have a person than a pack get exactly that — a staff member for the session, doing whatever your dog likes best, from fetch to belly rubs to plain companionship.
- Puppy Love: Our youngest guests get additional play sessions plus more frequent relief breaks, reinforcing the habits they’re still in the middle of learning.
- Extra TLC: Seniors and dogs with special requirements receive stretch breaks, upgraded bedding, and unlimited medication administration built into the stay.
- Tasty Treats: Gourmet treats made in-house from quality ingredients, brought to the suite door the way a hotel would handle room service.
How We Keep Every Guest Safe and Comfortable
Whether your dog is coming from a Universal City neighborhood or across the county, the safety standards behind their stay don’t change:
- Pet first-aid and CPR certification held by our staff
- Air filtration, cleaning, and security systems running throughout the building
- Full perimeter fencing across the property
- Additional accommodation for senior dogs and guests with medical needs
- Outdoor play areas built with cover and lighting so weather rarely stops the fun
- Every breed welcome, every medical history welcome, unaltered dogs included
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Other Services We Offer:
Cat Boarding near Universal City, TX
Feline guests get a climate-controlled cattery of their own, walled off entirely from the dog side of the building.
Here’s what’s included:
- Spacious condos that connect to each other when siblings from one household stay together
- Food zones and litter zones kept clearly apart
- Glass-front and open-style condos both available, depending on what suits your cat
- Bedding and toys provided to help them settle
- Feedings twice daily or free-feeding if you prefer — bring their usual food, or use ours at no additional cost
- Litter boxes scooped and freshened four times every day
- Exterior venting dedicated to the cattery so the room stays fresh
Dog Daycare near Universal City, TX
A daycare day here is structured around how much energy your dog actually has to burn.
What that looks like:
- Three fenced acres of natural grass with room to run flat out
- Pavilions with cover and lighting, so a rainy afternoon doesn’t end playtime
- Toys and play equipment rotated regularly to keep the yard interesting
- Playgroups assembled and watched over by trained staff for safe personality matches
- A behavioral check-in on arrival confirming daycare is the right call that day
- Solo daycare sessions for dogs who prefer a person over a pack
Dog Grooming near Universal City, TX
From a quick tidy-up to a head-to-tail session, the Paw Spa at Four Paws Inn handles it — with groomers whose priority is keeping the appointment calm.
Your options:
- Full Groom: A clip or trim, the bath of your choosing, and whichever à la carte extras you want added on
- Premium Bath: Shampoo and conditioner, blow-dry, ear cleaning, brush-out, plus a nail trim finished with dremeling
- Signature Bath: Shampoo, blow-dry, nail trim, and ear cleaning
- Express Bath: Shampoo and blow-dry — the straightforward refresh
About Universal City, TX
Life with a dog in Universal City runs on a handful of reliable spots. Universal City Park anchors the list — a nature trail winding through the tree line, a frisbee golf course tucked in alongside it, and enough shade and open grass to wear out a dog before dinner. Over on Athenian Drive, the city’s dog park draws a small-dog crowd and stays open from six in the morning until eleven at night, which is how most people here manage a Texas summer. Veterans Park and Remington Place fill in the shorter evening walks, and Comanche Lookout Park‘s four and a half miles of leashed trails sit close enough for a weekend outing.
Owners who keep a dog that active need boarding that doesn’t undo it. That’s the fit we hear about most from Universal City families: the activity packages here read as a continuation of a normal week rather than a break from one, so dogs stay in rhythm instead of pacing off a weekend of confinement. Being a short run down Pat Booker Road helps too — drop-off works around a morning commute, pickup works on the way home, and a dog who boards with us a few times a year starts recognizing the parking lot instead of sizing up somewhere new. That familiarity is why so many locals settle on us for dog boarding near Universal City, TX.
How to Get Here from Universal City
The drive runs about ten minutes end to end, roughly three and a half miles. Directions from Universal City, TX to Four Paws Inn (8815 FM 1976, Converse, TX 78109):
- Continue to Kitty Hawk Rd. (0.4 mi, about 2 minutes)
- From Universal City Blvd and FM 3502 W, follow the route toward Converse. (3.0 mi, about 7 minutes)
- Turn left.
- Destination will be on the right — Four Paws Inn Pet Resort & Dog Training Center, 8815 FM 1976, Converse, TX 78109. (125 ft)
Dog Boarding FAQ
What vaccines does my pet need?
At Four Paws Inn, the health and safety of your pets are most important to us. For this reason, we require proof of vaccination for rabies (1 or 3 year), Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella (6 month or 1 year). The Canine Influenza vaccination is not required but strongly recommended.
When can I drop off and pick up my pet?
We ask that you check-in your pet at any time during our operating hours. We suggest dropping off at least 30 minutes before closing so that your pet has time to settle in. Upon check-out, please pick up your pet during our operating hours by 12 p.m. to avoid being charged for an extra day.
Our operating hours* are:
Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
*Holiday hours may differ. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
How do I make my pet's reservation?
To make a reservation at Four Paws Inn, please call us at (210) 566-7297.
Can I tour the facility?
YES! We’d love to show you our home! Visit during regular business hours and our staff will be happy to take you on a tour of the grounds. No appointment or reservation needed.
I'm nervous about boarding my pet. How do I know my pet will be taken care of?
At Four Paws Inn, we pride ourselves on offering the best pet care services in northeast San Antonio. Our staff is highly trained and certified in group play supervision, as well as first aid and CPR. Plus, we’re all pet lovers! Your pet will be loved and adored just like he or she would be at home. If you’re concerned about your pet’s daily routine, chat with our reservation specialist about creating custom activity packages for your four-legged family member.
Do you offer trial stays?
For first-time guests, we are pleased to offer a complimentary day of daycare prior to your pet’s stay with us. Give us a call at (210) 566-7297, and we’ll be happy to reserve your daycare visit.
I have multiple dogs, can they lodge together?
We offer large suites for multi-pet families to stay in together. Give us a call to book your family’s suite!
Can you accommodate special needs pets?
We’re more than happy to accommodate most special needs pets including senior pets, vision- or hearing-impaired pets, socially challenged pets, and those with a variety of medical conditions. We’ll discuss how we can accommodate your special needs pet when you call.
My pet takes special medication, can you administer medication to boarders?
If your pet has prescription medications, please provide them in your pet’s respective prescription containers, along with clear directions, and our staff will administer it.
My pet isn't spayed/neutered. Can they still play/stay at Four Paws Inn?
Absolutely. All pets are welcome to play with us. Give us a call today to discuss your fur family’s perfect stay.
Can I bring my pet's own food?
Of course! We will serve your pet any food you prefer and bring to check-in, at no extra charge. Please bag and label each meal separately.
Can my pet bring their favorite toy?
Four Paws Inn has lots of fun, regularly cleaned toys for your pup to play with so there’s no need to bring any from home. No toys/bones/rawhides. If you would like to inquire about a specific item, feel free to reach out to us.
New Customer FREE First Night of Boarding!
Rebate applied when you select activities. Discount applies to first time clients, is subject to availability and can't be combined with other offers. Discounts not available during the holidays.