Paw-A-Day Inn

Paw-A-Day Inn is a cage-free pet resort on Campbell Lane in Bowling Green, Kentucky, offering dog boarding, daycare, and grooming for dogs of every size. Cats and exotic or small animals board there as well. Dogs sleep in private suites rather than cages, and the climate-controlled building is supervised 24 hours a day.

Services and amenities

• Standard, penthouse, and deluxe penthouse dog suites
• Standard and luxury cat condos, plus exotic and small-animal boarding
• Supervised indoor play areas and fenced outdoor space
• Grooming and spa appointments
• Medication administration and special-diet feeding

What makes it different

Dogs are temperament tested before they join group play, then matched into groups by size and play style. The resort runs as a 24-hour operation, with a night attendant on duty after closing. Owners can send their dog's own food, and raw diets are accommodated. Between play sessions, staff run enrichment activities such as scent games, agility, paw painting, and movie time. Sizes from small through giant are accepted, so big breeds are not turned away. Staff are PetTech CPR and First Aid certified.

Practical details

The resort is at 1415 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104. It is open 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Reservations are handled by phone at (270) 904-3591 rather than through an online booking form, which is worth planning around during holiday weeks. Rates published on the resort's site run from $20 to $55 per night, depending on the type of suite and the animal staying. Proof of vaccination is required before any stay, so owners should have records ready at drop-off. Owners weighing a first visit often start with a daycare day, since the same play groups and staff cover both daycare and overnight guests.