Joyful Paws Pet Hotel & Daycare

Joyful Paws Pet Hotel & Daycare offers dog boarding in Long Beach, CA, along with cat boarding, daycare, and grooming, from a 12,000-square-foot facility at 1701 Fashion Ave. Dogs can stay in a private suite or in open-space social boarding, so the setup follows the dog rather than the other way around. Published overnight rates run $35 to $40 per night.

Services and amenities

• Private dog boarding suites, plus an open-space social boarding option
• Enrichment All Day Care, the facility's structured daycare program
• Two-story kitty condos with a private litter box area, and a three-level Purr-sidential Suite for cats
• Grooming, indoor play, and outdoor space
• Webcam access and support for special diets

What the facility is like

Play areas use soft rubber flooring and synthetic grass. Cat guests get Open Roam Sessions in a play room used only by felines, which keeps their time apart from the dog side of the building. Owners who want to check in mid-stay can do that through webcam access. Dogs who do better on their own have the private suites; dogs who would rather be in a group have the social option.

Practical details

Joyful Paws is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. Booking is handled online. Vaccinations are required for every guest, so owners should have records ready before a first stay. The Long Beach location can be reached at (562) 261-9967 or info@joyfulpawshotel.com.