From the first message to pickup, here’s what to expect when your dog stays at Frankie’s.
- Request a stay. Send your dates and your dog’s details through the form, or call or text (361) 400-9141. We’ll confirm availability.
- Share your records. We need proof of current rabies, distemper-parvo (DHPP) and Bordetella vaccines, and proof that your dog is spayed or neutered. Dogs 1 year or older must be spayed or neutered.
- Complimentary initial assessment. Every dog gets a free assessment of about 20 to 30 minutes. It lets your dog get familiar with where they’ll be staying. This is how dogs are socialized, and we’ll walk you through the process.
- Drop off. Bring your dog during drop-off hours, Monday–Friday 10am–6pm, or by appointment on weekends. Bring food and any medications with written instructions.
- The stay. Your dog spends the day free with the pack in a home setting, not in a kennel, and sleeps in their own kennel at night. Medications are given as instructed, and you get photos and videos every day.
- Pick up. Collect a happy, tired dog. If you enjoyed the stay, a quick Google review helps other owners find us.
What to bring
- Your dog’s regular food, portioned or with feeding instructions
- Any medications, in their original containers, with instructions
- Vaccine and spay/neuter records, if you haven’t sent them already
- An emergency contact and your vet’s name and number