Joyful Paws Hotel

My large dog is not a fan of other pooches and can get nervous, so when I have to go out of town I always book him at Joyful Paws Hotel in one of their private suites. He was at animal control for a long time before we adopted him, & I believe he has some trauma history, but Joyful Paws is the most relaxed I've seen him (well, as "relaxed" as he gets in this type of situation). I love the very large space of their facility, the many staff on duty at all times, their caring, and just the obvious dog knowledge and know-how when it comes to handling/interacting with them. Not every dog is a fluffy, friendly, cuddle bomb - most dogs are complex and come with their own unique personalities & baggage. Just like humans. And Joyful Paws knows this and can adapt, handle, & control while lettin

We came for two night and needed a place for our sweet little Aussie so we could enjoy universal studios. Mary was so incredibly helpful and we knew after chatting with her our pup would be well loved. Drop off was easy, we had the ability to watch him on the live cam, and see how he was doing. We picked him up and he was so excited to see us but was tired so we knew he was played out. What a relief . I would recommend this place to anyone who needs a place for their pup to go. Best place ever!!

Joyful Paw has been absolutely wonderful for my dog, Zeus. I take him there for daycare while I’m working, and he’s always so excited to arrive — jumping out of the car ready to have the best day. The staff is amazing and truly cares about your pet. They’ve helped Zeus work through some big milestones, and it’s been great to see how much he’s grown and thrived because of their care and attention. I also love the fun events they host and always look forward to Zeus’s report card and photos — it’s such a great touch and really shows how much effort they put into what they do. Thank you to the Joyful Paw staff for everything you do for Zeus and all the other animals. Best team ever!

At first I was nervous about this place because my dog was nervous when I first started dropping her off. However, a year later, she gets so excited to see the staff & go to doggy daycare! She just needed time to adjust, and now I feel completely comfortable leaving my fur baby in their care. They have become part of Daisy's extended family, even recognizing her & saying hi when we run into them out & about Long Beach. When Daisy had an injury (she ran into a stick when I took her to a park), the staff was extra careful & helped re-wrap the bandage during her stay. They are also mindful of her dietary restrictions. My only comment is I wish they had a doorbell, because sometimes there's a bit of a wait by the door, but other than that, I have zero complaints. Joyful Paws is my go-to for my

I have boarded my Kitty and Natasha at joyful paws for years. The pets are cared for and are happy to go and then come home. It’s a great place for pet socialization, providing play time outside of there kennel. I like that they require medical shots to be up to date, bring personal food prepped and that leftovers are returned. It’s nice that there are consistent employees, knowing first names.