Business Details
Trusted Dog Daycare in Philadelphia
Just4Paws Philly is a dedicated dog daycare service committed to providing a safe and engaging environment for pets. Our facility focuses on socialization opportunities tailored to dogs' size and play style, all under the supervision of experienced professionals. Located within Rittenhouse Hill Apartments in Philadelphia's East Falls/West Germantown neighborhood, we serve both resident and non-resident clients with flexible scheduling options. Our team prioritizes pet well-being through structured evaluations and comprehensive care protocols. We maintain strict health requirements including vaccination compliance and spay/neuter policies for dogs over six months.Clients can access daily updates about their pets' activities and benefit from our convenient pickup/drop-off services. Our resident-only program offers specialized packages for Rittenhouse Hill residents. With operating hours Tuesday-Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm, we provide structured drop-off and pickup windows with associated fee policies. Our facility maintains transparent communication channels through phone and email contact points.
Services
Dog Daycare
Temperament Evaluation
Vaccination Compliance
Pickup/Drop-off Service
Resident Programs
Highlights and features
- We provide professional staff supervision during all play sessions
- Our temperament evaluation ensures proper play group placement
- We maintain strict vaccination and health compliance protocols
- We offer specialized resident programs for Rittenhouse Hill residents
- Our facility provides daily picture updates of pet activities
Services
Dog Daycare
Our dog daycare provides supervised socialization for dogs of all breeds. Pups engage in play groups organized by size and behavior under professional staff oversight. The service includes structured activity monitoring and daily picture updates for pet owners.
Temperament Evaluation
We conduct comprehensive temperament evaluations to ensure proper play group placement. This full-day assessment examines dogs' interactions with staff and other pets while monitoring anxiety indicators. The evaluation helps determine optimal socialization environments for each dog.
Vaccination Compliance
Our facility enforces strict vaccination protocols including Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies compliance. We require official records documentation per Pennsylvania law. We also recommend canine influenza vaccination for optimal pack health.
Pickup/Drop-off Service
Rittenhouse Hill residents access convenient pickup and drop-off services for $8 each way. Available Tuesday-Friday at 9:45am and 6:00pm, this service includes pre-drop-off outdoor breaks for pets.
Resident Programs
Our Just4Residents program offers specialized services for Rittenhouse Hill residents. This includes tailored daycare packages and priority scheduling options designed to meet the specific needs of local pet owners.
People
Sara Yeo
General Manager
Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate Sara Yeo founded Just4Paws Philly after rescuing her dog Kentucky. She brings extensive pet care experience and local market knowledge to the facility's operations.
Questions
What are your daycare hours?
We operate Tuesday-Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm with specific drop-off and pickup windows.
Do you accept all dog breeds?
Yes, we welcome all breeds but require temperament evaluations and vaccination compliance.
What vaccination records are required?
Dogs must have current Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations per Pennsylvania law.
Do you offer pickup/drop-off services?
Yes, Rittenhouse Hill residents can access our $8 pickup/drop-off service during specified times.
How do you handle behavior assessments?
We conduct full-day temperament evaluations to determine optimal play group placements for each dog.
Are there cancellation policies?
Yes, cancellations require 24-hour notice to avoid $30 fees, with late pickups incurring additional charges.
Reviews (5)
Christina Archie
Oct 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
This daycare is amazing the staff gos above and beyond for the pets. Its the best place to take your dog to
This daycare is amazing the staff gos above and beyond for the pets. Its the best place to take your dog to
Mario Cefalo
Jan 02, 2021
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Honestly this place is amazing. Statistically speaking this place is in a very convenient location for me and the rates are very affordable. On a more personal level I was overjoyed to have found this place for my dog Amos. The people here are professional, and display kindness and compassion for all the dogs they care for. They post 300+ photos of the dogs day at day care to their Facebook page and it was easy for me to see how well my dog was doing at this place, and they provide "pup-dates" once a day (more for evaluation day) before I pick him up in the evening. I don't think I've ever seen
Helen DeHaven
Jan 04, 2020
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Just4Paws is the best doggy daycare! I was so nervous to send my dog to daycare for the first time but they sent me photos of him playing throughout the day and he couldn't wait to go back! It is so evident from all they do to care for our dogs how much every employee loves what they do. We try to send him as often as possible so he can socialize with other dogs in a positive environment and he always comes home happy and ready for a nap. I would recommend to anyone!
Lindsey Cattau
Jul 30, 2019
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Our dog went here as needed for two years. He was always so happy to come here and would run downstairs. The facility never seemed overcrowded, the staff was very nice, and it seemed clean and inviting. I LOVED the high quality photos they would text each day. Highlight of my day! Here is one as a sample! (Isn't our man the cutest?)
Beth C.
Jul 19, 2019
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Awesome place! Left my puppy for the first time and she came back exhausted! That's a good thing. The owners sent me updates with pictures all day long which put my mind at ease. My puppy looked liked she was having a ball. They offer everything for your dog or cat. I will be bringing my puppy back for sure
