Pawmenities

★ 4.8 · 134 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Boston, MA

BoardingDaycare

Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 134 reviews · top 14% in Boston

Sources

Behind the 9.6

Reviews read: 134 on Google
Average stars: 4.80 ★
Rank: #44 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of: July–October 2026

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Published rate$90 /night

$50middle $70$90

Above the Boston middle price

From their website, 2026-09-09

Sources

Behind the $90

Source: Pawmenities’s own website
Checked on: 2026-09-09
Rate type: First dog, standard night

“Dog Boarding Luxury cage-free sleepovers with 24/7 living staff. $90 /night ... Dog Daycare Socialization, exercise & structured play groups based on temperament. $65 /day”

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Pawmenities is a pet boarding in Boston, MA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 134 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #44 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $90 per night and daycare from $65 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 14.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Structured rotationPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services: BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type: Dedicated facility
Boarding rate: $90/night
Daycare rate: $65/day
Open 24 hours: Yes
Rank in Boston: #44 of 352
Google rating: ★4.8 (134)
From downtown: 1.0 mi
Neighborhood: South Boston Waterfront
Profile claimed on Google: Yes

Policies & requirements

14/27

14 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements4 of 6 published

Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis

Their words

“Required vaccines include: Rabies (1-year or 3-year accepted), Distemper (1-year or 3-year accepted), and Bordetella/Kennel Cough (must be current within 6 months).”pawmenities.com/help

Spay / neuterNot required

Their words

“Spay / neuter is not required. Intact dogs are welcome at any age”pawmenities.com/policies

Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay

Their words

“Every new dog starts with a single trial day before regular attendance”pawmenities.com/daycare

Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word

Their words

“You can upload vaccine records through our client portal.”pawmenities.com/help

Operations10 of 21 published

Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site

Their words

“we provide true 24/7 living staff. Your dog is never left alone. Our staff lives on-site at our private waterfront home”pawmenities.com/help

Staff-to-dog ratio1:3 staff to dogs

Their words

“1:3 STAFF TO DOG RATIO”pawmenities.com/about-us

Play modelStructured rotation

Their words

“8 — 12 AM Morning Activities Off-leash group play, enrichment games, supervised socialization with their matched playgroup. 12 — 2 PM Midday Rest Lunch service, quiet nap time, individual cuddle sessions on the couch.”pawmenities.com/help

Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style

Their words

“Dogs are matched by size, temperament, and play style for safe socialization.”pawmenities.com/about-us

Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered

Their words

“Dogs who prefer space get one-on-one enrichment and rest time away from the pack instead of being forced into a group.”pawmenities.com/daycare

HousingCage free

Their words

“Boston's premier cage-free dog boarding & daycare.”pawmenities.com/

Photo / report-card updatesYes

Their words

“We provide daily photo and video updates so you can see your pup enjoying their stay.”pawmenities.com/help

Veterinary accessVeterinarian on call

Their words

“Emergency Protocol Partnership with local vets and 24/7 emergency care access.”pawmenities.com/about-us

FeedingOwner's food required

Their words

“What should I bring for my dog's stay? + Pre-portioned, labeled food, any medications in original containers, and a collar/leash with ID tag.”pawmenities.com/policies

Online bookingYes

Their words

“Access our Client Portal to request reservations, manage profiles, and more.”pawmenities.com/help

Show 13 policies not published on their website

Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website

Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website

Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website

Staff certificationNot published on their website

Time out of their roomNot published on their website

Outdoor accessNot published on their website

CapacityNot published on their website

Climate controlNot published on their website

Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website

ToursNot published on their website

Injury / fight policyNot published on their website

Administers medicationNot published on their website

AvailabilityNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score

5 ★126

4 ★0

3 ★1

2 ★1

1 ★6

★ 4.80Google average

134reviews behind the score

★ 4.62Boston average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

dog sitting 13senior dog care 4cage free experience 3attentive to dogs 3updates during stay 3dog socialization 3dog safety 3dog walks 3

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
Year	Boarding	Daycare	Source
2024	$75/night	$65/day	Archived page, 2024-11-28
2025	$75/night	$65/day	Archived page, 2025-11-17
Now	$90/night	$65/day	Their website, 2026-09-09

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon: Open 24 hours
Tue: Open 24 hours
Wed: Open 24 hours
Thu: Open 24 hours
Fri: Open 24 hours
Sat: Open 24 hours
Sun: Open 24 hours

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

BOS · Boston Logan: 1.9 mi
Open Sunday: Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

1 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, MA 02210

1.0 miles from downtown Boston · South Boston Waterfront · Get directions

Questions about Pawmenities

What services does Pawmenities offer?

Pawmenities is listed as a pet boarding service in Boston, MA, offering boarding, daycare, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.

How much does Pawmenities charge?

Its website lists overnight boarding at $90 per night and daycare at $65 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Boston median published boarding rate is $70/night.

What vaccines does Pawmenities require?

According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.

Is someone on site overnight at Pawmenities?

Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.

How does Pawmenities compare with other Boston facilities?

It ranks #44 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 134 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.