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R Vet Play Care · Open 7:30 am

Some dogs need a playdate.

That's why we host supervised playgroups at R Veterinary at Romaine Creek giving dogs a place to play, rest, and spend the day with people who know them by name.

Two dogs mid-chase
Dog catching a ball
Puppy pile / nap time
Splash pool fun
Always Supervised Play
7:30 am
Doors open, Monday to Friday
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Playgroups matched by temperament
Always supervised play
First visit is free
A 30-minute meet & greet so we can match your dog to the right group.
Fill out the request form ☏ (636) 717-1200
Play care hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 am -5:30 pm
Sat & Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed Sunday
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Three steps and your dog's in

No membership, no contract, no long forms. Bring your dog in when it works for you, and if you'd like to ease in first, we offer a free meet & greet.

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About 30 minutes

Free meet & greet

We say hello, check vaccine records, and introduce your dog to a small group to see what makes them comfortable.
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We handle this

We match the playgroup

Size, age, and play style — not one big room full of dogs. Your dog gets the group where they will actually have fun.
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Any day after

Book and drop off

Reserve online or just call. Drop off from 7:30a, pick up any time before 5:00p, report card in hand.
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A day here, hour by hour

Dogs do better with a rhythm. The day shifts with the dogs we have here, but the routine stays the same: play in rotation, a real rest after lunch, and a calm wind-down before heading home.

7:30a
Drop-off & morning play
A quick health check at the door, then straight into the yard to burn off the morning with their group.
11:30a
Lunch & lounging
Meals from home served in a quiet crate or private room. Slow feeders welcome.
1:00p
Real rest
Lights down, nap mats out. A dog that never rests goes home overtired and cranky.
2:30p
Afternoon play
Puzzle feeders, bubble machines and seasonal fun for all.
4:00p
Wind-down
Enrichment chews and calm handling so pick-up is a happy dog, not a wild one.
5:00p
Pick-up
Report card in hand and a full recap from whoever spent the day with your dog.

Daily report card

Sample
PlaygroupFun & Feisty
MoodSocial butterfly 🦋
Ate lunchAll of it
NapsTwo, both hard
“Made a new friend named Biscuit and would not stop bringing us the same tennis ball. A great day.”
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Two groups, one good fit

A mellow senior and a two-year-old Lab don't want the same kind of afternoon. We match dogs by temperament and play style—not size alone—with at least two groups each day and solo play available at no extra charge.

Fun & Feisty

Fetch, chase, zoomies and wrestling, with a staff member right in the middle of it.
Who's in it
Confident, high-energy dogs

Easy Goers

Short play bursts, lots of breaks, no roughhousing allowed.
Who's in it
Seniors & mellow dogs
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Playtime, actual size

Real photos from real days at Romaine Creek. No staged dog models—just play, naps, zoomies, enrichment, and the personalities we get to know along the way.

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Rates

Pay by the day or buy a pack and save. No membership, no contract, and no expiration date—just care that works around your schedule.

Full day

Drop off from 7:30a, pick up by 5:00p
$30

Half day

Up to five hours
$18

5-day pack

A steady week or two
$141
$28 per day
Saves $9
Most popular

10-day pack

Two days a week, all month
$270
$27 per day
Saves $30

20-day pack

The everyday regulars
$510
$26 per day
Saves $90

Add anything to a day

Bath & brush
$25
Nail trim
$15
1-on-1 training
$30 / session
Wellness exam
Add to any day
Add a second dog
20% off their day
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What to bring the first time

Everything on this list is about keeping the whole group healthy, safe, and comfortable. If you're already an R Veterinary client, we may already have much of what we need on file.

Rabies, DHPP & Bordetella
All current. Canine influenza is strongly recommended in a group setting.
Flea & tick prevention
Any monthly product is fine — we just need to know what your dog is on.
Spayed or neutered if over 7 months
Younger puppies are welcome intact in Easy Goers.
Meals from home
Pre-portioned and labeled if your dog eats lunch here. We supply the bowls.
A completed profile
Vet info, emergency contact, and the honest version of how your dog plays.
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Things parents ask us

My dog has never done day care. Will they be okay?

That is exactly what the free meet & greet is for. We introduce your dog to a couple of calm regulars and watch how they settle. Plenty of dogs start with a half day, and some tell us clearly that day care is not their thing — we will always give you the honest version of what we see.

How do you decide which group my dog joins?

We run two groups — Fun & Feisty for confident, high-energy dogs, and Easy Goers for seniors and mellow personalities. We match on temperament and play style rather than size alone, we decide it together at the meet & greet, and we will move a dog mid-day if they would be happier in the other group. Staff stay in the yard with the dogs rather than watching through a window.

What happens if my dog gets hurt or sick during the day?

Our doctors and registered vet techs are always on staff. We call you before doing anything beyond basic first aid, and your dog is already in our system.

Can I bring my own food?

Please do — a sudden diet change is the fastest route to an upset stomach. Send meals pre-portioned and labeled and we will feed on your schedule, away from the group.

Do you offer boarding too?

Yes. Overnight boarding runs out of the same building, and boarding guests join day care groups during the day at no extra charge — so nobody sits in a suite waiting for you.

How late can I pick up?

Any time before 5:00p on weekdays. We ask that drop-off happen before 9:30a so your dog joins their group at the start of play rather than walking into one already going.

The difference

The part other day cares can't offer.

Play care at Romaine Creek runs inside a working R Veterinary clinic. If your dog tweaks a paw at 11am, a veterinarian looks at it at 11:05 — and you get a phone call, not a note at pick-up.

Staffed play care to ensure safety for your pet
Medications and senior care handled by licensed techs
Add a wellness exam or vaccine to any day
Your dog's records are already in the building
Tech checking a dog
Dog getting a treat
Staff hug

Let's meet your dog.

The meet & greet is free and takes about half an hour. Book online, or call (636) 717-1200 and we'll find a time this week.

📍 Find us

821 Romaine Creek Rd

Fenton, MO 63026
Off Gravois Bluffs, just five minutes from I-44.
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☏ Call the play desk
(636) 717-1200
Ask for the play care team — they know every dog by name.