Pawlins

Pawlins is a locally owned facility at 3501 River Road that handles dog boarding and dog daycare in Jefferson, Louisiana, plus grooming and separate cat boarding. The building was clearly designed around the animals in it. Soundproofed, block-wall playrooms cut down on noise and stress, and hospital-grade air filtration exchanges the air every six minutes. Overnight rates run $31 to $62 per night, depending on the room.

What Pawlins offers

• Overnight boarding, including 16 Royal Suites with chandeliers, TVs, and private yards
• Daycare with behavior-matched playgroups and trained supervision
• Grooming
• Dog-free cat boarding with private condos and a feline playroom
• Medication administration and special diets for pets that need them

What sets it apart

There is more than 18,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play yards here, so dogs get real room to move. Outside, there's a splash pad, K9 grass, and shaded areas for hot afternoons. Indoor play space is climate-controlled for the days when nobody wants to be in the sun. Playgroups are matched by behavior instead of thrown together, and trained staff stay with the groups.

Owners who like to check in can watch through webcam access during the day. River Road Veterinary Hospital, the facility's trusted vet partner, sits next door, which puts care within a short walk if something comes up mid-stay.

Practical details

Weekday hours are long: 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Saturdays run 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sundays 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so weekend pickups and drop-offs are workable. Reservations are made online. The front desk can be reached at 504-302-7200 or play@pawlins.com, and the facility posts updates on Facebook and Instagram.