Day Boarding & Airline Support Services Near DFW Airport
Exceptional care. Trusted handling. Complete peace of mind.
DFW Pet Lounge provides secure, professional temporary care for pets arriving to,
departing from, or transiting through
Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
We support pet owners, airlines, relocation agents, and pet travel professionals
with reliable, experienced handling in a calm, controlled environment —
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Download our one-page overview outlining day boarding, transit care,
and airport support services. Ideal for quick reference or sharing with colleagues.
We support every stage of pet air travel — arrivals, departures, and everything in between.
Arriving at DFW
Your pet lands and you're not there yet — we handle everything until you are.
Customs clearance assistance
Airport collection for relief and attentive care
Hourly or overnight boarding
Local or long-distance delivery
Flying From DFW
We stage your pet and coordinate check-in so your departure goes smoothly.
Cargo check-in assistance
Coordinated boarding prior to departure
Local or long-distance pick-up
Transit & Delays
When travel plans change, your pet's care doesn't. We're on-call around the clock.
Available 24/7 for airline facility collection
Care during missed connections & rescheduled travel
Calm, professional handling under pressure
Our Facility & Team
Purpose-built for airline pet logistics — safe, secure, and staffed by professionals.
Facility
U.S. Customs surety-bonded areas
24-hour video surveillance
Alarmed fire suppression system
Access-controlled secure entry
Clean, climate-controlled environment
Secure outdoor nature break area for dogs
Transportation
Private, climate-controlled vehicles
Direct routing to and from DFW
Experienced animal handlers
STA agents available as needed
Pet Care
Calm, fear-free environment
Pet First Aid & CPR-certified staff
Separate rooms for small animals
On-call emergency veterinary care nearby
"When our connection was delayed by eight hours, DFW Pet Lounge had
our dog picked up from the cargo facility within the hour.
Professional, calm, and kept us updated the whole time."
Sarah M. — Dallas, TX · International relocation from the UK
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about day boarding and airline support at DFW.
Our day boarding services support pet owners, relocation agents, airlines, and freight
forwarders who require temporary, professional care for pets traveling through Dallas–Fort
Worth International Airport. Whether you're a private owner managing a complex itinerary
or a logistics coordinator handling multiple animals, we work with you to ensure seamless care.
Day boarding is commonly used for early arrivals before an owner can collect their pet,
delayed owner pickup, outbound flights requiring staged check-in timing, transit
connections through DFW, or unexpected schedule changes and flight disruptions.
We accommodate both planned bookings and urgent same-day requests.
Yes. We provide coordinated airport collection and delivery to airline cargo facilities
and terminals using private, climate-controlled vehicles operated by experienced animal
handlers. STA-badged agents are available as needed for secure airside access.
Absolutely. Overnight boarding is available when required due to flight schedules,
customs clearance timing, or unforeseen travel disruptions. Our facility operates
around the clock, so your pet is in safe hands regardless of the hour.
We primarily board dogs and cats, with separate rooms maintained for small animals to
reduce stress. If you're traveling with an exotic or non-standard species, contact us
in advance so we can confirm appropriate care arrangements.
Yes — we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, specifically because airline disruptions
don't follow business hours. Our team can collect pets directly from airline facilities
during delays, missed connections, or rescheduled departures. Contact us any time at
(817) 393-3315.
Yes. We have U.S. Customs surety-bonded areas and can assist with the customs clearance
process for pets arriving on international flights through DFW. Our team is experienced
in the documentation and handling requirements for international animal arrivals.
We recommend contacting us as early as possible to confirm availability, especially
during peak travel periods. That said, we do our best to accommodate urgent and
same-day requests. Call us at (817) 393-3315 or
use our contact form to check availability.
Current vaccinations are required for all boarding animals. Dogs must be current on
Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella. Cats must be current on Rabies and FVRCP. A copy of
vaccination records from a licensed veterinarian is required at drop-off. For
international arrivals, additional health certificates or import documents may apply —
contact us in advance to confirm requirements.
DFW Pet Lounge is located at 6148 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX 76054,
just minutes from Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport. Our central location allows
for fast, efficient airport collection and drop-off using our private transport vehicles.
Ready to arrange care at DFW?
Contact our team to coordinate arrivals, departures, or unexpected delays.
We respond quickly — and we're available around the clock.
