Dog Boarding in University Park
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Christopher was so great with our dogs and saved the day by keeping them a little longer when our flight got cancelled. Can t recommend him enough!
Kerry M.
Beverly is awesome! Would recommend to anyone!
lucas T.
She was amazing!!
Payton L.
Repeat customer with Christopher and highly recommend. Bentley always comes home happy!
Billy A.
Carlos treated my baby girl like she was his own! I was at so much peace while being away! Will book with him time and time again! Thank you, Carlos!
Amber C.
She took amazing care of my baby girl.
Elishbha S.
My pets enjoyed their time with Amy. She sent pics while we were gone with updates. Will definitely be choosing Amy for our next boarding.
Mandy C.
Amazing experience. My dog got separation anxiety and got a bit sick during the stay and Juan and Isabel was super caring and went about and beyond to make sure he is comfortable. Will definitely keep coming back
Lorina J.
She was such a nice person to meet and she took great care of my fur baby. Coco loved her stay with Trinity highly recommend her for your pets next stay
Destiny I.
Christopher was great and took wonderful care of our dogs while we were away!
Kerry M.
The best dog events in University Park
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Wags & Whiskers Howl-O-Ween Pet Adoption Event
A fun family event for the whole family (including your pooch), the Wags & Whiskers Howl-O-Ween Pet Adoption Event promises hours of entertainment for you and your furry friend! Run by the League of Animal Protectors and held at Watters Creek, this event obviously focuses on the adorable animals up for adoption. However, there’s plenty to enjoy even if you’re not looking to adopt a new canine, headlined by a paw-somely cute dog costume parade and contest! There’s a $10 entry donation per contestant for the pet costume contest, as well as live music on offer to keep your tail wagging all afternoon long.
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Paws on Parade
Looking for a fun night out with your pet, the rest of your family, and a whole lot of other animal lovers? If so, this is the event for you! Paws on Parade is a fall festival and pet parade held one night in October, and it promises family-friendly fun for anyone who adores dogs. You and your furry friend are invited to get dressed in cute and creative costumes and get ready for heaps of games and activities at the Moody Family YMCA. Highlights include face painting, pumpkin decorating, balloon art, an open-family swim, music, and plenty of delicious food. Best of all, leashed, well-behaved dogs are always welcome to attend!
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Easter in Lee Park Pooch Parade
At Easter each year, Dallas’ Lee Park plays host to a beloved Easter tradition. Hosted by the Lee Park and Arlington Hall Conservancy and the City of Dallas, this family festival provides an afternoon full of festive fun for people of all ages! There’s live entertainment, food trucks, an Easter egg hunt for the kids, and even the chance to grrr-ab some happy snaps with the Easter Bunny. The main event for dog lovers, however, is the paw-some pooch parade. This eye-catching spectacle wanders down Turtle Creek Boulevard, with plenty of prizes on offer for the best-dressed canines. Entry to the parade is $10 (the festival is free), and well-behaved pets on a leash are invited to come along and watch all the fun!
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Dog Day Afternoon
Looking to enjoy a paw-some afternoon out with your dog and heaps of other dog owners and their canine companions? Look no further than Dog Day Afternoon, a hugely popular summer festival run by local no-kill animal shelter Operation Kindness. This woof-tastic event features pet contests for the best-dressed dog, stupidest trick, and best pooch smooch, as well as doggy demonstrations and dozens of vendors. There’s also an ”ask the vet” booth, low-cost pet vaccinations, and plenty of tasty treats to enjoy. Best of all, it’s free! If you don’t want to miss the biggest dog party in town, make sure you add Dog Day Afternoon to your diary for the year ahead!
Doggie Splash Day
If your pooch loves nothing better than taking a refreshing dip in the pool, this is the event for them! Doggie Splash Day is held at the Holmes Aquatic Center each September and sees the pool opened to four-legged friends of all shapes and sizes. You can enter your pooch in the dog paddle contest, swimsuit contest, and retrieving contest, or simply sit back and watch your canine companion have a wonderful time splashing around and making some new friends. Admission is $5 per doggie participant and $1 per human, with entry to the event restricted to the first 100 dogs registered.
