--- title: "The Velvet Snout — Dallas, TX" url: "https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/the-velvet-snout/" 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 Velvet Snout Pet boarding service in Richardson, TX — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Dallas, TX (https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/). **★4.6 from 212 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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:** boarding, daycare - **Address:** 1010 Hampshire Ln, Richardson, TX 75080 - **Phone:** (972) 907-3647 - **Website:** http://www.thevelvetsnout.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Velvet%20Snout&query_place_id=ChIJUaYZZv8eTIYRCOwNw8BsKxw ## 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 | 7:30–8:30 AM, 4:30–5:30 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Fire & emergency protection:** Facility has a monitored security and fire alarm system — facility's words: "Our facility is equipped with a monitored security and fire alarm system." (https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/pet-boarding/) - **Cats:** Boards cats in 3-story cat cottages — facility's words: "Cat Boarding Our Feline guests stay in our 3-story cat cottages, perfect for tranquil catnaps." (https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/pet-boarding/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Unspayed females join daycare unless in heat; females in heat stay in their suite — facility's words: "Un-spayed females are allowed to participate in daycare if they are not in heat. If they are in heat or come into heat during their stay at The Velvet Snout, they will stay in their suite" (https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/faq/) ## For travelers - **DAL** (Dallas Love Field): 10.3 miles, straight line - **DFW** (Dallas/Fort Worth): 18.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $43 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $33 per day - **Additional dog:** $5 off 2nd dog in same suite > “Daycare $33 Full Day, $23 Half Day Boarding in our “Omni” 16sf Suites, ideal for Toy and Small breeds $43 per night/per dog, $5 off 2nd dog in same suite” Source: https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/pet-boarding/ — checked August 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 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 > “What vaccinations will my pet need? Your dog(s) should be current on rabies, Bordatella, and DHLPP vaccinations.” — https://www.thevelvetsnout.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:** Required for some dogs > “All new dogs must pass an evaluation to make sure daycare is a good fit for them.” — https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “you will find large play areas with dogs separated by size and temperament” — https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/ - **Time out of their room:** 3x daily or more one-on-one play-yard time > “into the play yards for one on one play, three times a day or more.” — https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/pet-boarding/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “To accommodate these guests we offer walks and one on one outdoor play time with play/petting/throwing a ball/pool play.” — https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/faq/ - **Housing:** Suite > “Dog Boarding Suites We have a range of luxury suites to accommodate most breed sizes.” — https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/pet-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard and pool > “Other amenities include huge outdoor play yards with built in pools, tunnels to run through, synthetic grass, and shade sails for the comfort of your dog.” — https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Boarding is all indoor and climate controlled.” — https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **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:** Yes, except injectables > “Almost all medications can be administered by our trained staff. We are not able to administer injectables such as insulin due to liability.” — https://www.thevelvetsnout.com/faq/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ## 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 Velvet Snout, Richardson, TX. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/dallas-tx/the-velvet-snout/ (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-velvet-snout.json