Thanksgiving Dog Boarding in Orlando — Open Thanksgiving Day & All Week

Yes — Universal Dog Care Orlando boards dogs through Thanksgiving week, including Thanksgiving Day, with drop-off and pickup at any hour by appointment. Your dog stays in small, temperament-matched playgroups in a calm home-style setting, with photo updates while you travel or host. It’s our busiest week of the year, so text (407) 480-9669 early for rates and availability.

Quick facts for Thanksgiving week

🦃 Open Thanksgiving Day, the Wednesday before, and the whole holiday weekend
📍 1.8 miles from Universal Studios and the Epic Universe staff entrance
⏰ Open 24/7 by appointment — early flights and late pickups both work
💲 Time-based pricing: you pay for the hours you book, not a flat day rate
🐾 Small playgroups matched by size, energy, and personality
💉 Vaccines: rabies for private care; rabies, distemper, and Bordetella for group play
🐶 Puppies, super seniors (15+), dogs on medication, and unspayed/unneutered dogs welcome

Why Thanksgiving week fills first

Thanksgiving is the single busiest week of our year. Locals fly out to see family, out-of-town families fly in to do the parks, and everyone who stays home is hosting a house full of guests. All three groups need dog care on the same five days, so spots go quickly and the Wednesday-to-Sunday stretch is usually spoken for weeks ahead.

Hosting or traveling? Either way, we’ve got your dog

Hosting the family: a house full of guests, a kitchen full of food, and a front door that never stays closed is a stressful mix for most dogs. Daycare or an overnight stay with us means no counter-surfing, no door-dashing, and no nervous dog hiding under the table while you cook. Drop off Wednesday, pick up when the dishes are done.

Traveling: flying out for the holiday, or visiting Orlando to do the parks with the family? We’re 1.8 miles from Universal, open 24/7 by appointment, and your dog gets a small playgroup, a calm place to rest, and photos all day while you’re away.

Thanksgiving boarding questions

Are you open on Thanksgiving Day?

Yes. We’re open every day of the year, including Thanksgiving Day, with drop-off and pickup at any hour by appointment.

How early should I book?

As soon as you have your dates. Thanksgiving week is our fullest week of the year; the earlier you text, the better the odds of your exact drop-off and pickup times.

What should I bring?

Your dog’s food and any medications. We provide beds and bowls. Leave the crate home unless your dog sleeps better in one, and please skip the Thanksgiving leftovers — we keep every dog on their own food.

Can I pick up late Sunday night after the drive back?

Yes. Tell us your expected time when you book and we’ll be ready, even after midnight. You pay for the hours you use, so a late pickup just means a slightly longer stay.

Reserve your dog’s Thanksgiving stay

Text (407) 480-9669 with your dates, drop-off and pickup times, and your dog’s breed and weight. You’ll hear back in minutes from the team who will actually be caring for your dog, with rates and availability.

“It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our dog was in such good hands.” — Cinthya, Cyra’s family · Google ★★★★★
“From the hand-off to the return to the pictures shared daily, it was so special.” — Kai-Lani, Pualani’s family · Google ★★★★★