Paws in Chelsea

Paws in Chelsea offers cage-free dog boarding and dog daycare in New York, working out of 145 W 24th St in the Chelsea neighborhood. Dogs stay in an open, supervised setting rather than crates. The facility also boards cats in a separate room with a cat condo and scratching post.

Services and amenities

• Cage-free overnight boarding, with private suites available
• Daycare with playgroups matched by size and temperament
• Grooming and a pet concierge service
• Pickup and drop-off for boarding and daycare clients
• Medication administration and special diets

What sets it apart

Beyond the Chelsea building, Paws in Chelsea runs a boarding facility in Weehawken, NJ, and a 15-acre dog camp upstate with fenced free-roam space and daily hikes. Owners whose dogs do better at home can book in-home boarding instead. That spread of options matters: a shy senior and a high-energy adolescent don't have to get the same kind of stay.

The indoor play space is climate-controlled, and there is outdoor space as well. Dogs are sorted into small playgroups by size and temperament rather than turned out together, which tends to suit small breeds and quieter dogs better.

Practical details

Doors are open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day, weekends included, and the facility keeps supervision going 24/7. Booking is handled online. Published nightly rates run from $40 to $95, depending on the type of stay. Proof of current vaccination is required before boarding or daycare.

Every staff member has completed the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Animal Handling Course and is certified in animal care and handling techniques. The business is licensed and insured in the state of New York. Questions can go to (212) 645-7297 or paws.chelsea@gmail.com.