Pawliday Inn
Sharpstown is one of the most international corners of Houston. Along Bellaire Boulevard and the Southwest Freeway you'll find family-run restaurants and shops from all over the world, plus mid-century ranch homes and a lot of apartment complexes. Many households here travel to see family, sometimes for weeks at a time. If you need dog boarding near Sharpstown, Pawliday Inn is a straight drive south on Cedarhurst Dr in southwest Houston. Your dog gets a staffed, structured stay without you crossing town before a flight.
Why Sharpstown households look for dog boarding
Long visits to family
When relatives live in another state or another country, a trip home is rarely a quick weekend. Longer trips need more planning: enough of your dog's food, any medication, and vaccines that stay current until you get back. Our guide to long-term dog boarding in Houston covers extended stays in detail.
Apartment living
A big share of Sharpstown homes are apartments. Asking a friend to drop by a complex several times a day is hard, and some buildings have rules about who can enter or walk a resident's dog. Boarding takes that problem off the table.
Apartment moves also come up often. If you're moving between units or complexes, boarding your dog for the move keeps them away from open doors and stairwells while the boxes go out.
Older houses with older fences
Sharpstown was planned and built largely in the 1950s and 1960s, and many of those original houses are still standing. That often means older fences, gates and doors. A dog who stays inside the fence with you home might test it when a sitter is in charge. Boarding removes the guesswork.
What dog boarding near Sharpstown includes
Boarding is the same for every guest:
- Staff on site 24/7
- Breakfast and dinner
- Three scheduled potty breaks a day, separate from daycare
- Free yard play
- Small, medium and large kennel sizes
Optional add-ons include walks, basic baths and extra meals.
We encourage you to bring your dog's own food, toys and blankets. Familiar food helps protect your dog's stomach, and familiar smells help many dogs settle in faster. Our packing list for dog boarding walks through the rest.
For a full overview of our overnight care, see dog boarding in Houston.
Getting to Pawliday Inn from Sharpstown
Pawliday Inn sits south of Sharpstown, near Westbury, Willow Meadows and Fondren Southwest. Fondren and Hillcroft are the two main north-south roads between Sharpstown and us, so most drivers simply head south on one of them toward Cedarhurst Dr. When you're close, look for the larger-than-life pup painted on our building at 11206 Cedarhurst Dr.
Because the drive is mostly one road heading south, it's easy to fit drop-off into a travel day. That helps when you're juggling luggage, kids and an early airport check-in.
Drop-off and pick-up hours
Boarding is available seven days a week. Our hours are:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | By appointment |
A late pick-up fee applies after 6:30 p.m. If you're landing on a Sunday, call ahead to set a pick-up time.
Booking requirements
You can book online, and a card on file is required. Boarding reservations take a deposit, with the balance due at pick-up.
- Standard stays: cancel more than 48 hours ahead for a deposit refund.
- Holiday stays: a seven-day cancellation window, and the deposit covers the full stay.
- Weekend stays: two-night minimum.
Every dog needs current Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella vaccinations, plus regular flea, tick and intestinal parasite prevention. Our article on vaccines required for boarding and daycare explains each one. We may refuse service to dogs who don't meet our requirements or who show signs of illness or a contagious condition.
Please also tell us about any aggression, fearfulness, resource guarding, separation anxiety, escape tendencies, or prior bites or injuries. If your dog has never stayed away from home, mention that too.
Prepaid night packages are available, and current rates are listed on our homepage. Full rules are on our policies page.
Planning around holidays and travel seasons
Many Sharpstown families travel during the winter holidays, spring break and summer, along with cultural and religious holidays that may not line up with the school calendar. Whatever you celebrate, the earlier you book, the better your chances of getting the dates you want. Holiday reservations follow our longer cancellation window, so check your dates against our policies before you buy plane tickets.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Pawliday Inn from Sharpstown?
Head south on Fondren or Hillcroft toward Cedarhurst Dr. Look for the large dog mural on our building.
Can my dog stay while I'm overseas for several weeks?
Call us at (346) 522 4472 to talk through your dates. Bring enough food for the whole stay plus extra, and make sure vaccines stay current until you're back.
Do you board cats too?
No. Pawliday Inn is for dogs only.
Can I drop off on a Sunday?
Boarding runs seven days a week, and Sunday drop-off and pick-up are by appointment.