Pawliday Inn
Stafford and Sugar Land sit just southwest of Houston along the Southwest Freeway, and plenty of people who live there spend their workdays inside the city. If you're one of them, dog boarding near Stafford doesn't have to mean a facility right next door. Pawliday Inn is on Cedarhurst Dr in southwest Houston, on the city side of your usual commute. Drop your dog off on a workday before a trip, or on your way out of town, and they get a staffed, structured stay while you're away.
Why Stafford and Sugar Land families look at boarding in southwest Houston
There are boarding options closer to home in Fort Bend County, and for some families those make the most sense. Here's when coming to us works well.
You already commute this way
If you work in southwest Houston, the Texas Medical Center or elsewhere along the Southwest Freeway or South Main corridor, we're along a route you already drive. Dropping your dog off the morning before a trip, or picking them up on the way home after you return, fits into a normal workday instead of adding a separate errand.
Your dog already knows us
Dogs who come to daycare with us already know our staff and yards. For those dogs, an overnight stay can feel less strange than a brand-new place. If you work nearby, daycare a few days a week can be an easy way to get your dog comfortable before you travel.
Business travel
Stafford is home to many office parks and employers along the freeway, and many Sugar Land residents travel for work. If you travel often, a single, familiar boarding routine makes each trip easier for your dog and for you.
Getting to Pawliday Inn from Stafford and Sugar Land
Pawliday Inn is northeast of Stafford, in southwest Houston near Westbury, Willow Meadows and Fondren Southwest. There are two common ways in:
- US-90A: Many drivers from Sugar Land and Stafford head northeast on US-90A, which leads toward South Main on the Houston side.
- Southwest Freeway (I-69/US-59): Others take the freeway toward Houston, then head south on Fondren or Hillcroft toward Cedarhurst Dr.
Traffic varies a lot by time of day, so pick whichever route works best for your morning. When you're close, look for the larger-than-life pup painted on our building at 11206 Cedarhurst Dr.
If you're flying out of Hobby or Bush Intercontinental, think about the order of your stops. Some travelers drop their dog off the day before an early flight to keep the morning simple.
What every boarding stay includes
Every guest gets the same care:
- 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. Our packing list for dog boarding covers what else to bring, including medication and routine notes.
For a full overview of our overnight care, see dog boarding in Houston.
Hours for drop-off and pick-up
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 |
Coming from Fort Bend means a longer drive than some of our neighbors have, so leave a buffer for pick-up. A late pick-up fee applies after 6:30 p.m. If you're returning on a Sunday, call ahead to set a pick-up time.
Weekend trips
Weekend boarding has a two-night minimum. Our page on weekend dog boarding in Houston explains how to plan Friday and Saturday departures.
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.
Every dog needs current Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella vaccinations, plus regular flea, tick and intestinal parasite prevention. 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.
Prepaid night packages are available, which can help if you travel often. Current rates are on our homepage. Full rules are on our policies page.
If you live a little farther south, in Missouri City, our page on dog boarding for Missouri City covers routes from that side of Fort Bend.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pawliday Inn close to Stafford?
We're in southwest Houston, northeast of Stafford. Most drivers come in on US-90A or the Southwest Freeway, then head toward Cedarhurst Dr.
Can I drop my dog off the day before an early flight?
Yes. Many travelers prefer it. Drop off during our regular hours and keep your travel morning simple.
Do you take dogs on weekends?
Boarding is available seven days a week. Weekend boarding has a two-night minimum, and Sunday drop-off and pick-up are by appointment.
Can my dog try daycare before boarding?
Yes. Daycare starts with a free meet and greet, and it's a good way for your dog to get to know us before an overnight stay.