Trusted Dog Boarding near Port Lavaca, TX
Care Your Dog Will Actually Notice
Skipping the closest kennel for a 30-minute drive up US-87 sounds backwards — until you see what’s waiting at The Pet Resort on Main. Our resort sits on Main Street in Victoria, run under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, and every guest is treated as a member of the family rather than a number on a kennel card. Calhoun County pet owners — from downtown Port Lavaca out to Point Comfort and Six Mile — make the trip because Dr. Travis Schaar and his staff have built something the coast doesn’t otherwise offer.
Rates for your dog’s stay start at $39.95 per night.
New Customer – FREE First Night of Dog Boarding!
We know your dog will love it here, so try us out for FREE! Offer subject to availability, cannot be combined with other offers or used during peak season and applies to first time boarding customers with a 2-night minimum.
What Your Dog’s Stay Includes
Leaving a dog somewhere new is never entirely worry-free — that’s exactly why The Pet Resort on Main was designed around removing as much of that worry as possible, and it’s a big part of why Port Lavaca families searching for dog boarding keep choosing to make the drive north. Here’s what’s waiting for your dog:
- Dr. Travis Schaar personally oversees daily operations — this isn’t kennel staff working without veterinary involvement
- Every dog stays in a private suite with plenty of room to move, kept clean and outfitted with a raised bed or cushioned mat
- Climate control keeps indoor temperatures steady no matter the season
- A caregiving team with real hands-on animal experience is present throughout the day
- Wellness checks happen daily for every guest — not an occasional walkthrough
- Security systems track every guest on the property around the clock
- Soft background music runs throughout the facility to help nervous dogs settle in
- Water is always out, and meals go out twice a day (or on your dog’s usual schedule)
- Every dog gets at least three relief breaks daily
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How Your Dog Spends the Day With Us
Every dog has a different idea of a good day, which is why we didn’t build just one kind of stay. Some guests want to be in the thick of a group, chasing each other around until they’re worn out. Others do best one-on-one, with a person’s full attention instead of a pack of dogs. And some are happiest skipping the action altogether for a quiet corner and a good scratch behind the ears. Our activity options exist so your dog’s day matches how they actually like to spend their time, not a fixed routine everyone follows the same way. Here’s some of what’s on offer:
- Group playtime alongside other friendly dogs
- Individual attention from a trained caregiver
- Nightly tuck-ins and bedtime stories
- Homemade treats made in-house
- Splash time in our paw pools
- Tailored packages for puppies and senior or special-needs dogs
New Customer – FREE First Night of Dog Boarding!
We know your dog will love it here, so try us for FREE! Offer subject to availability, cannot be combined with other offers or used during peak season and applies to first-time boarding customers with a 2-night minimum.
Keeping Every Guest Safe and Healthy
Your dog’s health and safety guide every decision we’ve made about how this facility runs, down to the smallest detail. Here’s what that looks like in practice:
- A veterinarian is involved in how the entire facility runs day to day, not brought in only for emergencies
- An advanced ionizing system treats the air throughout the building
- Cleaning protocols are held to hospital-grade standards
- Cameras and monitoring cover the property 24/7, every day of the year
- Vaccination standards here are among the strictest in the industry
- Every dog is evaluated one-on-one before joining group play, and matched only with compatible playmates
Want to Level Up Their Stay? Try a Luxury Suite
Looking to give your dog something a little more special? Our luxury suites take everything about a standard stay and raise it a level — more space to stretch out, a calmer environment, and touches that feel closer to a boutique hotel than a typical boarding kennel. Select suites come with a flat-screen TV or their own private patio, since a bit of extra comfort makes a real difference for a dog away from home. Whether you’re gone for a weekend at the coast or a work trip that doesn’t allow pets, your dog deserves more than the basics — and that’s the bar we hold ourselves to.
New Customer – FREE First Night of Dog Boarding!
We know your dog will love it here, so try us out for FREE! Offer subject to availability, cannot be combined with other offers or used during peak season and applies to first-time boarding customers with a 2-night minimum.
Other Services We Offer
Dog Daycare near Port Lavaca, TX
Already making the drive up from Port Lavaca? There’s no need to leave your dog behind for the day. Our daycare keeps dogs active and social with playmates and staff they already know from boarding stays.
Dog Training near Port Lavaca, TX
For dogs who board with us regularly, training sessions between stays help lock in good habits. It’s a popular add-on for Port Lavaca families who want progress to keep going even when they’re not the ones working on it.
Pet Grooming near Port Lavaca, TX
Combine a boarding stay with a bath or full groom so your dog comes home looking their best. It saves a separate trip, which matters most when you’re already driving in from Port Lavaca.
Why Port Lavaca Pet Owners Choose The Pet Resort on Main
Port Lavaca dog owners have no shortage of places to walk a leash along the water — the Bayfront Peninsula walking trail and the fishing pier off Formosa Street stay busy most evenings, and Lighthouse Beach gives dogs room to explore that a backyard just can’t match. What the area hasn’t had is a veterinarian-run boarding resort of its own, which is why Calhoun County families increasingly treat the drive to Victoria as a fair trade rather than an inconvenience. Whether you’re headed to the coast for a weekend or leaving town for work, knowing your dog is under actual medical supervision — not just kennel staff — is worth the miles up US-87.
How to Get Here
From Port Lavaca, head toward N Virginia St and follow E Main St out of town — you’ll pass NAPA Auto Parts on your left after about half a mile. Around 1.9 miles in, continue onto US-87 N/US Hwy 87 and settle in for the longest stretch of the drive, about 25 miles up the highway into Victoria. Once you reach town, turn right onto N Navarro St, then after half a mile turn left onto E Rio Grande St/US-59 Business S. In about two-tenths of a mile, turn right onto N Main St and follow it just under a mile. Take a right, then a quick left, and The Pet Resort on Main will be on your right — 2502 N Main St, Victoria, TX 77901.
Dog Boarding FAQ
What vaccinations are required?
Our protocols ensure that the safety of our dog guests remains our priority. Each pet staying with us is required to be current on the appropriate vaccinations, including rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella, and canine influenza.