TLC Pet Nursing Hotel

TLC Pet Nursing Hotel is a boarding and daycare facility at 2500 SW 17th St. in Topeka, Kansas, built around pets that need extra care. It gives one-on-one attention to anxious, senior, blind, deaf and special-needs dogs, and it boards cats as well. For owners weighing dog boarding in Topeka for a nervous or aging dog, that focus is the main reason to look here.

What is a stay at TLC like?

Dogs stay in private luxury suites with full glass doors, so there are no bars or grates between them and the room. The suites have premium Big Barker bedding, and some have TVs. The building has a Fear Free-designed environment, with soothing colors, sound-proofing and classical music.

Staff walk dogs every two hours. Treat time and cuddle time each happen three times a day, and suites have lavender-enriched towels. Owners get a daily digital report card with photos.

Which services does it offer?

• Cage-free overnight boarding in private suites
• Daycare with indoor play and outdoor space
• Grooming and training
• Medication administration and special diets
• Pickup and drop-off service

Staff supervise pets around the clock. Cats get their own upstairs Cat Penthouse with towers, scratch boards, hammocks and calming fish tanks.

Who is it a good fit for?

The hotel is set up for dogs that have a hard time in a typical kennel. That includes anxious dogs, seniors, dogs that are blind or deaf, and pets that need medication or a special diet. Owners of these dogs get one-on-one care and daily updates, which can make a trip away easier to plan.

Practical details

Boarding runs $60 to $80 per night, according to the hotel's website. Reservations are made online, and vaccinations are required. Business hours are Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the hotel is closed on Sunday. Questions can go to (785) 329-6141.