--- title: "Happy Paws Pet Camp — Atlanta, GA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/happy-paws-pet-camp/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Happy Paws Pet Camp Dog day care center in Smyrna, GA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Atlanta, GA (https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/). **★4.8 from 279 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, training, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 3990 Atlanta Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 - **Phone:** (770) 435-3647 - **Website:** https://www.happypawspetcamp.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy%20Paws%20Pet%20Camp&query_place_id=ChIJZVcC8pwQ9YgR24rQYZ6f2Uc ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Breed & size limits:** No Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, Staffordshire Terriers, Chows, or mixes — facility's words: "Breed Restrictions: No Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, Staffordshire Terriers, Chows, or mixes thereof." (https://happypawspetcamp.com/freedom-over-confinement-daycare) - **How a stay is counted:** Boarding is charged on a 24-hour basis — facility's words: "Boarding is charged on a 24-hour basis pick up by your drop-off time to avoid extra daycare fees." (https://happypawspetcamp.com/cage-free-comfort) - **Late pick-up:** Boarding pickup after your drop-off time adds daycare fees — facility's words: "Boarding is charged on a 24-hour basis pick up by your drop-off time to avoid extra daycare fees." (https://happypawspetcamp.com/cage-free-comfort) - **Senior dogs:** Senior dogs get shorter play sessions, frequent rest breaks and smaller groups — facility's words: "Senior dogs or those who prefer a calmer setting enjoy shorter play sessions, frequent rest breaks, and smaller play groups." (https://happypawspetcamp.com/frequently-asked-questions) ## For travelers - **ATL** (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta): 15.3 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “All dogs must be up-to-date on the following vaccines: Rabies Distemper/Parvo (DHPP or DAPP) Bordetella (Kennel Cough) We also strongly recommend Canine Influenza .” — https://happypawspetcamp.com/frequently-asked-questions - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Every dog must pass a temperament test and evaluation period before joining the pack.” — https://happypawspetcamp.com/frequently-asked-questions - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Proof of vaccination must be submitted and approved before attending daycare, boarding, or grooming.” — https://happypawspetcamp.com/frequently-asked-questions ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Is staff on-site 24/7? Yes your dog is never left alone overnight. Our facility is staffed and monitored around the clock. During sleep hours, team members remain on-site” — https://happypawspetcamp.com/frequently-asked-questions - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Campers enjoy open play areas, cozy rest zones, and the freedom to move always under the watchful care of our experienced staff.” — https://happypawspetcamp.com/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, age and temperament > “Campers are carefully grouped by size, age, and temperament , and play is monitored by trained staff our Pack Leaders who are skilled in canine behavior and group management.” — https://happypawspetcamp.com/frequently-asked-questions - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free > “At Happy Paws, cage-free means your dog enjoys freedom, movement, and companionship not confinement. Instead of kennels, our campers relax on cozy cots and blankets in open, supervised space” — https://happypawspetcamp.com/frequently-asked-questions - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “We do not provide house food. All campers must bring their own food from home to ensure consistency and prevent upset tummies.” — https://happypawspetcamp.com/frequently-asked-questions - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## Licensing Georgia licenses and inspects dog boarding kennels. The Georgia Animal Protection Act (O.C.G.A. § 4-11-1 et seq.) makes it a misdemeanor to operate a kennel without a valid license from the Commissioner of Agriculture, and a 'kennel' is any establishment, other than an animal shelter, where dogs or cats are maintained for boarding, holding, training, or similar purposes for a fee. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Companion Animal Program administers the license. The fee is set by rule on holding capacity — $100 for up to 20 pets, $200 for 21–40, $300 for 41–80, $400 for more than 80 — the license runs one year from issue, expires twelve months after the issue date, and a late renewal carries a penalty of 100 percent of the fee that GDA says it cannot waive by law. GDA's application process includes a pre-inspection visit by an inspector before the license issues, and the Act (§ 4-11-9) and rule 40-13-13-.03 authorise entry 'at any time', unannounced, at whatever frequency the Commissioner deems appropriate. Minimum standards are in Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-13-13. Veterinary hospitals operated by a licensed veterinarian for their customary purposes are not kennels under the Act. GDA publishes a license look-up (Kelly Solutions) for kennels, pet dealers and shelters; no downloadable, machine-readable licensee list was found, so Atlanta is Tier B, not Tier A. Fulton County adds a $150 special permit for premises with four or more dogs, from which commercial kennels holding a business license are exempt on the fee; that is a county instrument and was not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/ ## How to cite Happy Paws Pet Camp, Smyrna, GA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/happy-paws-pet-camp/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/atlanta-ga/happy-paws-pet-camp.json