Paws & Stripes Ranch

11/01/2026

One month in, and our hearts are FULL! 🐾🇺🇸

To every dog parent who trusted us with their beloved troop during our first two weeks: THANK YOU! From playful daycare days to cozy boarding stays, it has been such a joy getting to know each pup’s personality, preferences, and favorite kind of attention. ❤️🤍💙

If your pup has visited the Ranch and you’ve been happy with their experience, we’d be so grateful if you took a moment to leave us a review. Your kind words help other San Antonio dog parents find a caring place where their pups can feel safe, loved, and spoiled! 🐶✨

And while you’re thinking of us, tag a friend whose dog would love joining the Paws & Stripes troops! 👇🐾

Ready to meet the Ranch?
Book daycare or boarding here: https://chartling.io/site/pawsandstripes

Thank you for helping bring our Ranch family to life! 🇺🇸

10/31/2026

🐾🇺🇸 PUP OF THE WEEK: STELLA! 🇺🇸🐾

Please report to the belly-rub station! 💕 Stella was one of our very first daycare regulars, and she found her spot at the Ranch right away. Her mission? Receive all the love, soak up the attention, and remind the troops that every pup deserves to feel right at home! 🐶❤️🤍💙

Stella, you are such a beloved member of the Paws & Stripes family, and we’re so happy to celebrate your sweet face! 🥰

Tell us about your pup in the comments, and tag a dog parent whose recruit deserves some extra belly rubs! 👇🐾

Ready to join the troops? Book a visit at https://chartling.io/site/pawsandstripes

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

A five-minute monthly check-in can catch little things before they become big things! 🩺🐾

Once a month, take five gentle minutes for a nose-to-tail check-in. Small check-ins add up, dog parents! 🐶🏡

👀 Eyes: Clear and bright, without gunk or redness
👂 Ears: Clean and not smelly, a quick sniff can tell you a lot
🦷 Mouth: Notice breath, gums, broken teeth, or tartar buildup
✨ Coat & skin: Look for lumps, bumps, bald spots, itching, fleas, or ticks
🐾 Nails & paws: Check nail length, cracks, burrs, and hot spots between the pads
💧 Weight & water: Can you feel the ribs without pressing hard? Is the water bowl emptying like usual?
😊 Energy & mood: Are they still excited for walks, meals, and play?

If something looks or smells different, jot down the date and call your veterinarian. You know your dog better than anyone, and you are their best advocate. ❤️🤍💙

This is general information, not veterinary advice, and annual wellness visits still matter.

At the Ranch, we ask for current vaccinations on file before a stay, keep water bowls fresh, balance play with rest, and watch each guest’s energy and appetite. If we ever notice something off, we call you. 📸

Military & veterans, first responders, Paws For Big Hearts Rescue alumni, and fosters/rescue partners can ask about our current discounts. A portion of our proceeds supports dogs waiting for their forever homes. 🐾🇺🇸

Save this post for your next five-minute check, and tag the San Antonio dog parent who needs a reminder to book that checkup! 🩺

Book daycare or boarding: https://chartling.io/site/pawsandstripes

10/29/2026

🎃📸 Today's Halloween photo shoot: a behind-the-scenes report 📸🎃

We set up pumpkins, lanterns, spooky cobwebs and a full graveyard. The pups had other plans. 😂

🐾 Annabelle strutted past the skeleton like it owed her money. Scariest thing in the graveyard? That tongue-out smile. 👅

🐾 Scarlett gave us the "I did not agree to this pumpkin patch" face. Twelve treats later, still not impressed. Still gorgeous.

🐾 Charlie showed up in a Santa outfit. On Halloween. We asked if he was lost. He said he's "just early." 🎅🎃 Honestly? Iconic.

🐾 Sadie balanced a pumpkin on her head with the patience of a saint and the face of someone questioning every decision that led her here. Then she struck a pose in her bandana like a true supermodel. 💅

No dogs were spooked in the making of these photos. A few pumpkins were licked. 🧡

👻 Want more costumed cuteness? Join us this Saturday, Oct 31, 10 AM–4 PM for Howl-O-Ween at Paws and Stripes Ranch, 5722 Kenwick St! Bring your pup for the dog costume contest, plus candy, treats, a moon bounce, vendors, a raffle, and an adoption event with Paws For Big Hearts Rescue. 🐶🎟️

Who wore it best: Annabelle, Scarlett, Charlie, or Sadie? Vote in the comments! 👇

10/29/2026

A completely exhausted dog isn’t always a happy dog! 🐶🐾

At Paws & Stripes Ranch, we believe the best daycare day is a balanced one for our four-legged troops 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

That means a thoughtful mix of:
🐾 Supervised play with friends
👃 Sniffing and scent work
🧠 Brain games and enrichment
🏡 Built-in rest breaks on soft beds

Because there’s a difference between a happy, content pup and an overtired one!

A happy-tired dog may have soft eyes, a relaxed body, a normal appetite, and settle peacefully at home. 😴

An overtired dog may be extra mouthy, frantic, pacing, zooming nonstop, or unable to settle, even at 8 p.m. ⚡️

Our goal isn’t to run every pup into the ground. It’s to help them enjoy their day, use their brains, socialize safely, and go home calm, fulfilled, and ready for a good night’s rest. 🐾📸

Dog parents, is your pup usually zoomed or zen after daycare? Tell us below, and tag a friend whose dog has a very strong “tired vs. wired” personality! 🐶

Book your pup's balanced day here: https://chartling.io/site/pawsandstripes

10/28/2026

Does your dog look grown-up… but suddenly forget every bit of training they’ve ever learned? 😅🐶

Welcome to the teenage phase! Roughly 6–18 months can bring big feelings, big zoomies, selective hearing, and impulse control that’s still under construction. They’re not being “bad”. Their brains are growing, and they need help learning how to settle. 🐾

At Paws & Stripes Ranch, our teenage troops get a healthy rhythm of:

🐾 Playgroups matched by size, play style, energy, and boundaries
🎾 Unlimited supervised play in indoor + outdoor areas
👀 Staff who step in early when play starts tipping into overstimulation
🧠 Enrichment and built-in rest to practice calming their bodies and brains
❤️ Solo or individual play when one-on-one time is the better fit

We offer full-day and half-day daycare in San Antonio, because growing up steady takes more than simply burning off energy. It takes thoughtful play, loving guidance, and plenty of chances to rest. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

If your teenage pup is really struggling with impulse control or overstimulation, your veterinarian or a qualified trainer/behavior professional can help you choose the right next steps. 🏡

Military members and veterans receive 15% off every day, and rescue alumni and foster/rescue partner rates are available.

Book your pup’s Ranch time: https://chartling.io/book/pawsandstripes

A portion of our proceeds supports dogs waiting for their forever homes. 🐶🐾

Tag a dog parent living with a teenager (the four-legged kind) 😅🐾

10/28/2026

🐾🧡 HOWL-O-WEEN IS THIS SATURDAY! 🧡🐾

Paws and Stripes Ranch & Paws For Big Hearts Rescue are throwing a Howl-O-Ween Adoption Event & Open House, and you're invited!

🗓️ Saturday, October 31
🕙 10 AM to 4 PM
📍 5722 Kenwick St, San Antonio, TX 78238

A day of treats, tails & new best friends:
🎃 Meet adoptable rescue pups in costume
🏆 Costume contest for your best-dressed dog
🎟️ Rescue raffle: every ticket helps a dog
🍬 Candy for kids (costumes welcome for humans too!)
🏡 Ranch tours & dog play areas
🛍️ Local dog-related & veteran-owned vendors

Costume contest prizes:
🥇 1st: Join the Ranks daycare membership
🥈 2nd: 2 free boarding nights
🥉 3rd: 2 free daycare days

FREE admission, no daycare booking required. Just come party with the pack! 🐶🎃

Share this with a friend who needs some Howl-O-Ween fun this weekend: https://chartling.io/site/pawsandstripes

10/28/2026

Spooky Lick Art was a hit today! 🎨🐾

Our pups licked, sniffed, and painted their way through a harvest moon masterpiece today. Every one of these Spook Around & Find Out, Paw if You Got It Haunt It, and BOO keepsakes was made by a very good artist with a very talented tongue. 👅🎨

Take-home artwork is a $6 add-on, and Tuesday art days happen weekly. Ask at check-in about your pup's next masterpiece.

Happy Howl-O-Ween week! 🎃 Don't forget to join us for our FREE Howl-O-Ween Party, Costume Contest, Adoption Event & Open House this Saturday, October 31 at the Ranch! Meet adoptable dogs, explore the Ranch, and celebrate with us, no daycare booking required. 🐶🦇

Ready for more Tuesday art days? Book your pup's next visit here: https://chartling.io/book/pawsandstripes