The Downtown Paw
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 61 reviews · top 26% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 61 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #85 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$85 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
Above the Boston middle price
Sources
Behind the $85
- Source
- The Downtown Paw’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“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”Open their price page ↗
The Downtown Paw is a dog daycare in Malden, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 61 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #85 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $85 per night and daycare from $38 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: none walks onlyPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareGroomingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $85/night
- Daycare rate
- $38/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #85 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (61)
- From downtown
- 4.5 mi
- Additional dog
- 2 dogs $149/night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 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 · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“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.”thedowntownpaw.com/vaccines
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Your dog must have a negative fecal test done within 14 days before joining daycare.”thedowntownpaw.com/vaccines
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Meet & Greets are required for all dogs before they can become a daycare member.”thedowntownpaw.com/dog-daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We also require a copy of your dog's vaccination records.”thedowntownpaw.com/faqs
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“A staff member is on site with the dogs 24/7 when boarding and sleeps in the same overnight room as your dogs.”thedowntownpaw.com/faqs
Groups separated byTemperament and play style
Their words
“Dogs are separated by temperament and playstyle.”thedowntownpaw.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“One of our many available add-ons for your dog can be a personal play session with one of our staff members.”thedowntownpaw.com/about-us
Outdoor accessNone walks only
Their words
“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.”thedowntownpaw.com/faqs
AvailabilityNot accepting new clients
Their words
“We are currently not accepting new daycare dogs as we being the transition to our new location.”thedowntownpaw.com/dog-daycare
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
Online bookingNot 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
9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
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
friendly staff 26caring staff 12dog nail trimming 5socialization 5puppy program 3personal care 3attentive care 2convenient location 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Cats
- Cat boarding with a private catio for each catStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $32/day | Archived page, 2023-11-30 |
| 2024 | $85/night | — | Archived page, 2024-11-10 |
| 2024 | — | $38/day | Archived page, 2024-11-10 |
| 2025 | $85/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-11 |
| 2025 | — | $38/day | Archived page, 2025-11-11 |
| Now | $85/night | $38/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
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- BOS · Boston Logan
- 4.4 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
69 Newland St, Malden, MA 02148
4.5 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Downtown Paw
What services does The Downtown Paw offer?
The Downtown Paw is listed as a dog day care center in Malden, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Downtown Paw charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $85 per night and daycare at $38 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 The Downtown Paw require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Downtown Paw?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Downtown Paw compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #85 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 61 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Downtown Paw, Malden, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/the-downtown-paw/Similar places near Malden
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