Business Details
Trusted Dog Daycare Services in Philadelphia
Just4Paws Philly is a dedicated dog daycare service providing a safe and engaging environment for pets to socialize and play. Our facility prioritizes safety through rigorous temperament evaluations and vaccination requirements, ensuring all dogs thrive under professional supervision. Located within Rittenhouse Hill Apartments in Philadelphia's East Falls/West Germantown neighborhood, we cater to both resident and non-resident pets. Our team combines expertise with genuine care, offering structured playgroups based on size and behavior. We maintain strict operational standards, including documented vaccination records and spay/neuter policies for dogs over six months.Daily updates and transparent communication keep pet owners informed about their dog's experience. Our resident-exclusive program provides tailored services for Rittenhouse Hill residents. With operating hours Tuesday-Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm, we offer flexible scheduling options and clear cancellation policies. Our founders' passion for animal welfare drives our commitment to creating positive daycare experiences for every dog.
Services
Dog Daycare
Temperament Evaluation
Resident-Only Program
Daily Picture Updates
Play Groups
Highlights and features
- We implement a comprehensive temperament evaluation process for all dogs
- Our staff provides professional supervision during structured play sessions
- We maintain strict vaccination and safety protocols for all pets
- Our facility offers size-appropriate playgroup assignments
- We provide daily picture updates for pet owner communication
Services
Dog Daycare
Our dog daycare service provides supervised socialization opportunities for dogs of all breeds. Pups enjoy structured play sessions with peers matched by size and play style while under professional supervision. The facility maintains strict safety protocols including vaccination requirements and behavior monitoring to ensure positive experiences for all pets.
Temperament Evaluation
We conduct comprehensive temperament evaluations to ensure proper group placement. This full-day assessment examines dogs' social behavior with both staff and other dogs. Evaluations check for anxiety indicators, play compatibility, and responsiveness to supervision. The process helps create safe play environments by identifying appropriate group matches for each dog's comfort level.
Resident-Only Program
Rittenhouse Hill residents receive specialized services through our Just4Residents program. This includes convenient pickup/drop-off options at apartment doors with flexible timing. Residents benefit from tailored packages and priority scheduling while maintaining access to all standard daycare amenities and safety protocols.
People
Sara Yeo
General Manager
Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate with extensive dog care experience. Inspired by rescuing her own dog Kentucky, she founded Just4Paws Philly to combine professional expertise with personal passion for animal welfare.
Questions
What are your dog daycare requirements?
Dogs must pass a temperament evaluation, be up-to-date on Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccines (with records), and dogs over 6 months must be spayed/neutered.
How does the temperament evaluation work?
The evaluation is a full-day session assessing your dog's behavior with staff and other dogs. We check social skills, anxiety levels, and play compatibility to ensure safe group placement.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Tuesday-Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm. Drop-off available 7:00am-9:30am, pickup 2:00pm-5:55pm with late fees after 6:05pm.
Do you offer pickup/drop-off services?
Yes, Rittenhouse Hill residents can use our door-to-door service for $8 each way during designated times (9:45am pickups and 6:00pm drop-offs Tuesday-Friday).
What happens during a typical daycare day?
Dogs socialize in size-matched playgroups with professional supervision. We provide outdoor breaks, monitor behavior continuously, and send daily picture updates to owners about their pet's activities.
