--- title: "Joyful Paws Hotel — Los Angeles, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/joyful-paws-hotel/" 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)" --- # Joyful Paws Hotel Pet sitter in Long Beach, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Los Angeles, CA (https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/). **★4.7 from 652 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** 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:** sitting, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 1701 Fashion Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813 - **Phone:** (562) 579-2521 - **Website:** https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=5625792521&y_source=1_NjYyOTExNTYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Joyful%20Paws%20Hotel&query_place_id=ChIJhf-ZZKo23YARYk7iep_7nh0 ## 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 | 10 AM–4 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding guests picked up after 12 PM are charged a late check-out fee — facility's words: "We charge a late check-out fee for all dog boarding guests who are picked up after 12 pm" (https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/) - **Late pick-up:** Boarding pick-up after 12 PM is charged as a half-day of daycare — facility's words: "We charge a late check-out fee for all dog boarding guests who are picked up after 12 pm, equal to a half-day of daycare." (https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/) - **Cats:** Offers kitty condos for cat boarding — facility's words: "Our kitty condos cat boarding facility provides all the comforts of home in a safe, quiet, and private space." (https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=5625792521&y_source=1_NjYyOTExNTYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D) - **Updates during a stay:** Gold Membership perk: daily report cards with photo or video — facility's words: "Gold Membership - $42.50 Month-to-Month Daily Report Cards with Photo or Video" (https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/) - **Cancellation:** $50 deposit is refundable with 24 hours notice before check-in — facility's words: "A $50 deposit is required to secure all reservations. Deposits are refundable if a cancellation notice is given 24 hours in advance of the check-in date" (https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/) ## For travelers - **LGB** (Long Beach): 3.9 miles, straight line - **LAX** (Los Angeles International): 15.6 miles, straight line - **BUR** (Hollywood Burbank): 29.7 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes 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 13 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, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “For the health of all our furry guests, we require your dog to be up to date on their Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo, and Canine Influenza (H3N8 H3N2) vaccines.” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/ - **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:** Required for group play only from 6 months > “For the safety and comfort of our visitors, all group play participants must be spayed or neutered by the age of 6 months. But we’re happy to care for your intact pet!” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “We take the safety of the pets in our care very seriously, so each dog must first complete a Meet & Greet to ensure that they are a good fit for Daycare.” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/services/daycare/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Since proof of immunization and spay or neuter is required, you can rest assured knowing that your dog is safe with his or her canine companions.” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/services/daycare/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** All-day open play > “Thanks to our open play dog daycare environment, any dog that gets tuckered out is free to rest in the shade and rejoin the group as he pleases.” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/services/daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “For the safety and comfort of our visitors, all group play participants must be spayed or neutered by the age of 6 months. But we’re happy to care for your intact pet! Your furry-family member will enjoy plenty of human attention and exclusive roam time in our play yards.” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/ - **Housing:** Cage free suite > “Choose the best overnight experience for your pet, whether it’s open-space social boarding or a private luxury suite.” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Your furry-family member will enjoy plenty of human attention and exclusive roam time in our play yards.” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/ - **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:** Yes > “Book anytime, manage appointments, watch live webcams, and earn rewards - all in one convenient place” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=5625792521&y_source=1_NjYyOTExNTYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D - **Photo / report-card updates:** Paid add-on > “Gold Membership - $42.50 Month-to-Month Daily Report Cards with Photo or Video Monthly Event Participation Birthday Party Package Priority Lodging Monthly Nail Trim” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **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:** Yes, for a fee > “We are happy to keep your fur-baby on the same medication regimen that she/he has at home! Please note that we do not administer injectables. A $3 fee will be charged per administration of medication(s).” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “To keep each pet on their same diet (routine, type portions), we encourage you to bring their own food and request you bag and label each serving separately.” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/about-us/requirements/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Book anytime, manage appointments, watch live webcams, and earn rewards - all in one convenient place” — https://www.joyfulpawshotel.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=5625792521&y_source=1_NjYyOTExNTYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D ## Licensing California does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. There is no state agency, no state license number, and no state inspection record for a boarding kennel. What California has is a statewide standards law: Health & Safety Code Chapter 11, 'Pet Boarding Facilities' (§§ 122380–122388, SB 945, in force since 1 January 2017). It applies to any premises boarding four or more pets for compensation, sets operating standards (daily observation, isolation of sick animals, owner notification of illness, written care policies, a fire alarm or sprinkler system, limits on time in temporary enclosures) and a written pre-boarding disclosure to the owner — but it creates no license and is enforced only by local animal control, humane or peace officers issuing notices to correct, with fines of up to $250 and then $1,000. Kennel permitting is local, and Los Angeles has two regimes. Inside the City of Los Angeles, LAMC § 53.50 makes it unlawful to operate a business involving the keeping of animals, including a dog kennel (four or more dogs), without a permit from LA Animal Services; the dog kennel permit fee is $305 and the Department's Kennel Permit Standards apply. In unincorporated Los Angeles County and the cities that contract with it, County Code Title 10 requires an animal facility license from the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) for a 'boarding facility', defined to include day care; the Director inspects before issuing or renewing, licenses run twelve months, and DACC grades each facility with a letter grade and publishes the grades. These are city and county permits, not a state regime, and were not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/ ## How to cite Joyful Paws Hotel, Long Beach, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/joyful-paws-hotel/ (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/los-angeles-ca/joyful-paws-hotel.json