Playful Paws

Playful Paws is a cage-free dog boarding and daycare business in Arnold, MO, taking dogs for daytime play and both dogs and cats for overnight stays. All breeds and ages are welcome, and dogs are not divided by shape or size. Supervision runs around the clock for boarding guests.

Services offered

• Overnight boarding for dogs and cats, with larger rooms so pets from the same household can stay together
• Daycare with indoor play areas
• Fenced-in outdoor play area with natural grass and an artificial grass overlay
• On-site grooming
• Medication administration and special diets

What sets it apart

Dogs get outside time every hour and fresh water on the same schedule. Because the format is cage-free, dogs of all sizes share the same play space rather than rotating through separate runs by size. Pets are monitored 24 hours a day, and classical music plays overnight.

Who it fits

The mixed group format suits social dogs who do well around other dogs. Owners boarding a dog and a cat, or two dogs from one home, can keep them under one roof. Grooming can be added while a pet is already there for daycare or an overnight stay.

Practical details

Hours run Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The facility is closed on Sunday. Reservations are made by phone at (636) 333-3880, and proof of vaccination is required before a stay. Published rates range from $20 to $47 per night. The address is 2160 Tenbrook Road, Arnold, MO 63010.