Though dogs can take care of themselves, they choose not to—instead focusing their efforts on chasing squirrels, licking marmalade off babies, and learning American Sign Language. Give hardworking dogs or cats the attention they deserve with today's Groupon for pet services at Cibolo Creek Veterinary Hospital. Choose from two options.

• For $9, you get one night of pet boarding in a standard run (a $25 value).
• For $16, you get $45 worth of dog or cat grooming services.

At Cibolo Creek Veterinary Hospital, pets nest in luxurious boarding accommodations under the watchful eyes of Dr. Matthew Lang, DVM and his staff of animal practitioners. Parents can peregrinate without worry as their pooch relishes a single-night canine sleepover in a spacious standard run ($25). Felines fancying solitary lodgings can relax after a long day of napping, stretching, and napping in private condos fully loaded with a bed, toys, and a garden view ($16/night). Frolicking and territorial marking manifest in two large, fenced outdoor areas where guests of Cibolo Creek also get their exercise, gnaw on toys, nosh on treats, and draw up legislation for increasing tummy-rubbings nationwide.

Cibolo Creek's groomer, Valerie Higgins, has been puffing pets' confidence and primping beauteous hides for ten years. A coat brush-out, ear cleaning, and nail trim foreshadow a gentle oatmeal and aloe scrub-down and massage to relieve the physical strain of futile tail chases. A protein-based conditioner and fluff-dry wrap up the pooch-exclusive Express Bath service ($18–$58). Bring aquaphobic companions' inner personalities outward with bathless cuts ($20–$40 for dogs, $35–$55 for cats), or manicure paws with a filing and buff ($10). Additionally, underbellies can be stripped of burrs and untangled to restore that new-dog feel ($15+).