CDC Holding & Transit Care at DFW Pet Lounge

Compliant, short-term holding for pets arriving at, departing from, or transiting through Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport — in Texas's first CDC-registered Animal Care Facility.

Professional CDC holding and transit care for pets at DFW Pet Lounge & Quarantine near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

CDC-Registered Animal Care Facility — Texas's First

DFW Pet Lounge & Quarantine is a federally registered CDC Animal Care Facility (ACF). Our short-term holding services operate within the same CDC-compliant infrastructure used for quarantine and import processing — not a converted general boarding kennel.

Whether your dog is transiting through DFW, waiting for customs clearance, or needs a secure holding period before or after a flight, our CDC-registered facility provides professional, compliant short-term care. We work directly with airlines, CBP, and pet relocation professionals to coordinate each arrival and departure from landing through release.

CDC-Registered ACF
20+
Years experience
Fear Free certified
FA & CPR certified staff
Certified & accredited: Fear Free Certified Professional International Boarding & Pet Services Association member
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What's Included in CDC Holding & Transit Care

Every holding stay operates within our CDC-registered facility with the same compliance standards applied to our full quarantine service.

Flexible Duration

Short-term holding aligned with flight schedules, customs clearance windows, and airline cargo timings.

  • Hourly, half-day, and full-day options
  • Coordinated with flight and customs timing
  • Advance and same-day bookings accepted

Care & Feeding

Your dog's routine is maintained throughout the stay — no disruption to diet, medications, or comfort.

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

Relief & Monitoring

Structured breaks and daily health monitoring throughout the stay.

  • Supervised outdoor relief breaks
  • Secure outdoor nature break area
  • Fear Free handling throughout

Who Uses CDC Holding & Transit Care?

Our short-term holding is designed for the realities of international pet travel — not standard kennel hours or general boarding.

Dogs arriving at DFW from high-risk countries

Dogs arriving from CDC-designated high-risk rabies countries require a confirmed ACF reservation before travel. Our team collects from the cargo facility and manages the holding period within our CDC-registered facility while customs and veterinary processing is completed.

Customs clearance with handover

Dogs from CDC low-risk countries or high-risk countries with qualifying documentation use our Track 3 — Customs Clearance with Handover. We manage the clearance process and provide up to 6-hour holding after landing until you're ready to collect.

Dogs departing from DFW

We stage your dog at our facility ahead of a departure, coordinating cargo check-in timing with the airline directly. Pick-up from your location can be arranged using our private transport.

Transit, delays & disruptions

When flights are rescheduled or delayed, our on-call team responds quickly to collect pets from airline facilities and provide professional holding care until travel resumes. Call (817) 393-3315 for urgent situations.

Facility & Safety Standards

Our holding and transit care operates inside a purpose-built, CDC-registered facility — not a converted general boarding kennel. Every space meets federal compliance standards for an approved Animal Care Facility.

  • CDC-registered Animal Care Facility (ACF)
  • U.S. Customs surety-bonded areas
  • 24-hour video surveillance
  • Access-controlled secure entry
  • Clean, climate-controlled environment
  • USDA-accredited veterinary partners on-call
  • Pet First Aid & CPR-certified staff
CDC-registered Animal Care Facility at DFW Pet Lounge & Quarantine near DFW Airport

Import Service Tracks

Confirm which of the three tracks applies to your dog before you book.

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CDC Quarantine Process

The full six-step process from pre-travel guidance through to safe release.

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Airline & Import Services

Full airline coordination, customs clearance, and airport collection services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CDC holding and transit care at DFW Pet Lounge & Quarantine.

Yes — if your dog is arriving from a CDC-designated high-risk rabies country, a confirmed reservation at a CDC-registered ACF is a federal requirement before travel. Contact us as early as possible. See our reservation requirements page for full details.

Short-term holding can be hourly, half-day, or full-day depending on your situation. For dogs requiring a federally mandated 28-day quarantine under the Standard Import Track, that period is handled within our same CDC-registered facility. See the import service tracks for details on which applies to your dog.

Yes. We collect from DFW cargo facilities using private, climate-controlled vehicles operated by experienced animal handlers. STA-badged agents are available for secure airside access where required by the airline.

Current vaccinations are required for all animals. Dogs must be current on Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella; cats on Rabies and FVRCP. For international arrivals, additional CDC and USDA documentation applies depending on your import track. Please bring vaccination records at drop-off.

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

Yes. We hold 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 so we can confirm arrangements.

DFW Pet Lounge & Quarantine is located at 6148 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX 76054 — approximately 12 miles from Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport. We offer private, climate-controlled transport to and from DFW cargo facilities and terminals.

CDC holding takes place in a federally registered Animal Care Facility that meets U.S. government compliance standards — not a standard kennel. Our facility is purpose-built for import compliance, with U.S. Customs surety-bonded areas, USDA-accredited veterinary oversight, and the infrastructure required to process international arrivals through DFW. Standard boarding kennels cannot provide this.

Ready to arrange CDC holding or transit care at DFW?

Contact our team to confirm availability, review your dog's import track, and secure your reservation at Texas's first CDC-registered ACF.

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6148 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX 76054