Dupont Animal Care Center

Dupont Animal Care Center provides overnight dog boarding in Fort Wayne, Indiana, along with cat boarding, weekday day-boarding, and grooming at 534 E Dupont Rd. Dogs of all breeds are accepted, and cats stay in a separate room away from the dogs. Reservations are handled by phone.

Services

• Overnight boarding for dogs of all breeds
• Cat boarding in a room kept separate from the dog kennels
• Weekday day-boarding for dogs and cats, 8 AM to 6 PM
• VIP one-on-one walks, 10 to 15 minutes, once or twice a day
• Nail trims and bath-and-nails grooming

Inside the kennels

Each dog kennel pairs a 4' x 4' bedding area indoors with a 10' x 4' run connected by a doggy door. The space is climate controlled, and a fenced yard is used for the VIP walks. Staff can administer medication and handle special diets, which helps for older dogs or pets on a routine. Owners who want their dog outside during the day add the VIP walks, since both parts of the kennel are indoors.

Practical details

Hours are 8 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday, 8 AM to noon on Saturday, and 5 PM to 7 PM on Sunday. Rates published on the facility's website run $20 to $32 per day, depending on the pet and the type of stay. Vaccinations are required, so records should be current before drop-off. Stays longer than 30 days are booked as extended stay boarding. Boarding and grooming are booked by phone at 260-489-7100.

Who it suits

The mix of boarding, daycare, and grooming works for owners who would rather keep one place on file for both a long trip and a Tuesday nail trim. Cat owners get a room away from the dogs, which matters for animals that stress at kennel noise.