Hours & Daily Schedule
We’re here when you need us.
Weekdays
6:30 AM – Noon
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday – Friday
Weekends
7:00 AM – Noon
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday
Holidays
Thanksgiving: Closed
Christmas: Closed
4th of July: Reduced Hours
Christmas: Closed
4th of July: Reduced Hours
No pickup or drop-off on closed days
➤ Pickup and drop-off available during all operating hours.
➤ Boarding checkout by 10:00 AM — additional charges apply after 10 AM.
➤ Daycare drop-offs accepted as early as 6:30 AM on weekdays.
➤ Closed daily Noon – 2:00 PM for nap and quiet time.
“Every dog deserves a routine that feels like home.”
A Day at Ruffin Inn
Here’s what a typical day looks like from your dog’s perspective.
6:30 AM
Morning potty break + breakfast
8:00 AM
Playtime with dog friends
11:00 AM
Lunch (if applicable)
11-Noon
Nature walks — 1-on-1 time with staff outdoors
12:00 PM
Quiet time — facility closed for rest
2:00 PM
Afternoon playtime resumes
4:00 PM
Dinner time
4:45 PM
Final play session of the day
5:00 PM
Quick socialization + potty break
6:00 PM
Break time before evening
8-9 PM
Final letout of the evening
Dogs in Isolation — Some dogs do best with solo time. They follow the same schedule with a few differences: group play sessions are replaced with 1-on-1 time with staff or outdoor time (weather permitting), and they get a 15-minute solo turf yard play session from 11 AM–Noon.
Questions? Call 763-682-4247 or email support@ruffininn.com
2667 Dague Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313