--- title: "The Paw Pad — Dallas, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/the-paw-pad/" updated: "2026-08-20" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # The Paw Pad Dog day care center in Fort Worth, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Dallas, TX (https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/). **★4.7 from 433 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, boarding - **Address:** 5201 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114 - **Phone:** (817) 386-0884 - **Website:** http://pawpads.com/?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=organic - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Paw%20Pad&query_place_id=ChIJPxzG665zToYRRjJ09CgvJko ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Boards cats by the night in a calm room away from the dogs — facility's words: "A calm room away from the dogs, with daily check ins, fresh water, and the food your cat already eats at home. … Cat boarding at The Paw Pad is booked by the night" (https://pawpads.com/cat-boarding/) - **Cancellation:** Boarding needs a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the stay, applied to the final bill — facility's words: "All boarding reservations need a non refundable deposit equal to 10% of the stay. It is applied to your final bill." (https://pawpads.com/dog-boarding/) ## For travelers - **DFW** (Dallas/Fort Worth): 23 miles, straight line - **DAL** (Dallas Love Field): 32.3 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $43.5–$79.5 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Lodging, Per Night Small $43.50 Medium $54.00 Large $64.50 Cat boarding $33.00 Suites, Per Night Premium suite $69.50 Luxury suite $79.50” Source: https://pawpads.com/dog-boarding/ — checked August 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Every guest needs to be current on their required vaccinations before their first visit. Dogs need Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies.” — https://pawpads.com/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Dog daycare at The Paw Pad runs Monday through Saturday, with open play in the morning, quiet time in the middle of the day, and a second round of play before pickup.” — https://pawpads.com/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “02 Group Play Open play with dogs matched by size and temperament, always with a person in the room.” — https://pawpads.com/dog-daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Paid add-on > “Enrichment time $16 per session Puzzles, scent games, and one-on-one time.” — https://pawpads.com/dog-boarding/ - **Housing:** Cage free suite > “Dogs spend their day in open rooms with playmates instead of stacked crates or concrete runs. Play breaks up with real rest time, and overnight guests sleep in comfortable suites rather than kennels.” — https://pawpads.com/faq/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Every play yard has a live webcam you can watch once your dog is checked in” — https://pawpads.com/dog-daycare/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food > “Send food from home and we feed on your schedule. If you would rather we provide meals, there is a small daily charge.” — https://pawpads.com/about/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “How do I book? Book online through our portal any time, or call us at (817) 386-0884.” — https://pawpads.com/faq/ ## Licensing Texas does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's Licensed Breeder Program covers commercial dog and cat BREEDERS only — the threshold is keeping five or more intact adult females — and does not reach boarding kennels, daycares, or the veterinary practices that board. There is no state inspection regime, no public inspection record, and no state license number to look up. Dallas is the same Tier C picture as every other Texas market. Local requirements (zoning approval, a city business license, and in some jurisdictions a conditional use permit) are set city by city and are not published in a consolidated, machine-readable form. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/ ## How to cite The Paw Pad, Fort Worth, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/the-paw-pad/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/dallas-tx/the-paw-pad.json