Dog Day Care & Boarding Near DFW Airport

Safe, flexible daytime care for pets traveling through Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport — drop in, we've got them.

Dog relaxing during professional day care at DFW Pet Lounge near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Traveling through DFW Airport with a pet? DFW Pet Lounge provides professional dog day care and day boarding near DFW Airport — whether you're dropping off before an early flight, picking up later in the day, or need a safe place for your pet during an unexpected delay. Our Fear Free certified facility is minutes from Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport, staffed by experienced animal handlers who treat every pet like their own.

Unlike a standard boarding kennel, we are purpose-built for airport-connected care — with flexible hourly and same-day options that align with flight schedules, customs clearance windows, and real-world travel timing.

24/7
On-call availability
20+
Years experience
Fear Free certified
FA & CPR certified staff
Request Day Care (817) 393-3315

What's Included in Day Care

Every day care stay includes the essentials — no add-on fees, no surprises.

Flexible Day Boarding

Book by the hour or the day — we work around your flight, not the other way round.

  • Hourly, half-day, and full-day options
  • Aligned with flight schedules and customs timing
  • Same-day and advance bookings accepted

Feeding & Comfort Care

We follow your instructions so your pet's routine stays intact throughout the stay.

  • Meals and fresh water provided to your schedule
  • Medications administered as instructed
  • Comfort items from home are welcome

Relief & Enrichment

Structured breaks and gentle interaction keep stress low and tails wagging.

  • Supervised outdoor relief breaks
  • Secure outdoor nature break area for dogs
  • Calm, Fear Free handling throughout

Who Uses Day Care at DFW Pet Lounge?

Our day care is designed for the realities of air travel — not standard 9–5 kennel hours.

Travelers departing from DFW

Drop your pet with us the morning of your flight. We provide care until a family member, friend, or transport service collects them — on your schedule, not ours. No rushed handoffs at the terminal.

Pets arriving at DFW before you do

If your pet lands ahead of your arrival, we collect them from the airline facility and care for them until you're ready — customs clearance included for international arrivals.

Flight delays & unexpected changes

We're available 24/7. When flights are rescheduled or delayed, we collect your pet from the airline and care for them until travel resumes — no additional booking required.

Long travel days with a gap in care

Connecting flights, long layovers, or early check-ins can leave pets with hours of unplanned time. Day care bridges that gap cleanly — hourly billing, no overnight commitment needed.

Facility & Safety Standards

Our day care operates inside the same secure, purpose-built facility that supports our airline and transit clients — which means your pet benefits from commercial-grade safety standards, not a converted garage.

  • Clean, climate-controlled environment throughout
  • 24-hour video surveillance and access-controlled entry
  • Separate rooms for small animals — calm, quiet holding
  • Pet First Aid & CPR certified staff on-site
  • On-call emergency veterinary care nearby
  • Alarmed fire suppression system
Secure, climate-controlled dog day care facility at DFW Pet Lounge near DFW Airport

Certified & accredited

Fear Free Certified Professional International Boarding & Pet Services Association member

"He enjoyed attentive care, comfortable rest time, and plenty of play throughout the day. We felt completely confident leaving him at DFW Pet Lounge for boarding and day care."

Max's owner — Day Boarding & Travel Support at DFW

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about dog day care and day boarding near DFW Airport.

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — because flight schedules don't follow business hours and neither do we. Whether your drop-off is at 5am or your pickup is at midnight, we're here.

We recommend contacting us in advance to confirm availability, especially during peak travel periods. That said, we do our best to accommodate same-day requests — call us at (817) 393-3315 and we'll confirm quickly.

Yes. We offer flexible duration options including hourly, half-day, and full-day care. Pricing is quote-based depending on the duration and your pet's specific needs — contact us for a quick quote.

Absolutely. If your plans change and your pet needs to stay overnight, we handle that seamlessly. Our facility operates around the clock so there's no disruption to your pet's care regardless of how long they stay.

Current vaccinations are required for all day care animals. Dogs must be current on Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella. Cats must be current on Rabies and FVRCP. Please bring a copy of vaccination records from your licensed veterinarian at drop-off.

Bring your pet's food (pre-portioned if possible), any medications with clear dosage instructions, current vaccination records, and a comfort item from home if it helps your pet settle. We provide everything else — fresh water, bedding, and attentive care throughout.

Yes. We care for dogs and cats, with separate rooms maintained for small animals to keep the environment calm and low-stress. Contact us in advance for exotic or non-standard species.

We're located at 6148 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX 76054 — just minutes from Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport. We also offer private, climate-controlled transport to and from DFW if you need us to collect or deliver your pet directly.

Yes. We provide private, climate-controlled transport to and from DFW cargo facilities and terminals, operated by experienced animal handlers. This is particularly useful if your pet is arriving unaccompanied or needs to be delivered to a cargo check-in point. See our full airline support services for details.

Day care is aimed at individual pet owners and travellers needing daytime or hourly care around a flight. Our Day Boarding & Airline Support Services is designed for airlines, relocation agents, freight forwarders, and professional clients who need transit coordination, customs clearance assistance, cargo check-in support, and B2B logistics handling. Both services use the same secure facility and experienced team.

Ready to drop off your pet before your flight?

Contact us to arrange day care, check availability, or get a quick quote.
We're available around the clock — just a few minutes from DFW Airport.

Request Day Care or Day Boarding Call (817) 393-3315

Available 24/7  ·  6148 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX 76054