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 "name": "The Downtown Paw",
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 "address": "69 Newland St, Malden, MA 02148",
 "addressCity": "Malden",
 "zip": "02148",
 "lat": 42.42446,
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 "phone": "(781) 851-4101",
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  "additionalDog": "2 dogs $149/night",
  "quote": "1 Dog $85/night Price includes daycare on drop off day and care for the following day until 11am. 2 Dogs $149/night ... Single Full Day $38",
  "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/dogs-bark-%26-board",
  "daycareSourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/dog-daycare",
  "checkedAt": "2026-09-09"
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   "value": "required",
   "quote": "there are 3 vaccines that are required. Rabies: The state of Massachusetts requires that all dogs be vaccinated against rabies. ... Distemper: Canine Distemper is often abbreviated as DHPP, DHLPP, DA2PP-L, DA2PP-C on a vet summary.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/vaccines"
  },
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   "value": "required",
   "quote": "there are 3 vaccines that are required. Rabies: The state of Massachusetts requires that all dogs be vaccinated against rabies. ... Distemper: Canine Distemper is often abbreviated as DHPP, DHLPP, DA2PP-L, DA2PP-C on a vet summary.",
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   "value": "undisclosed",
   "quote": "there are 3 vaccines that are required. Rabies: The state of Massachusetts requires that all dogs be vaccinated against rabies. ... Distemper: Canine Distemper is often abbreviated as DHPP, DHLPP, DA2PP-L, DA2PP-C on a vet summary.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/vaccines"
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  "canineInfluenza": {
   "value": "undisclosed",
   "quote": "there are 3 vaccines that are required. Rabies: The state of Massachusetts requires that all dogs be vaccinated against rabies. ... Distemper: Canine Distemper is often abbreviated as DHPP, DHLPP, DA2PP-L, DA2PP-C on a vet summary.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/vaccines"
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   "value": "undisclosed",
   "quote": "there are 3 vaccines that are required. Rabies: The state of Massachusetts requires that all dogs be vaccinated against rabies. ... Distemper: Canine Distemper is often abbreviated as DHPP, DHLPP, DA2PP-L, DA2PP-C on a vet summary.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/vaccines"
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   "quote": "Your dog must have a negative fecal test done within 14 days before joining daycare.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/vaccines"
  },
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   "value": "required",
   "quote": "Meet & Greets are required for all dogs before they can become a daycare member.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/dog-daycare"
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  "proofRequired": {
   "value": "required",
   "quote": "We also require a copy of your dog's vaccination records.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/faqs"
  }
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   "value": "yes",
   "quote": "A staff member is on site with the dogs 24/7 when boarding and sleeps in the same overnight room as your dogs.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/faqs"
  },
  "separationBasis": {
   "value": "temperament-and-play-style",
   "quote": "Dogs are separated by temperament and playstyle.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/"
  },
  "soloOption": {
   "value": "paid-add-on",
   "quote": "One of our many available add-ons for your dog can be a personal play session with one of our staff members.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/about-us"
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   "quote": "While our location doesn't have an outdoor space, all boarding dogs are given walks during the day to make sure they get outside while staying with us.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/faqs"
  },
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   "quote": "We are currently not accepting new daycare dogs as we being the transition to our new location.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://thedowntownpaw.com/dog-daycare"
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