--- title: "Happy paws mia — Miami, FL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/happy-paws-mia/" updated: "2026-09-09" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-09" 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 mia Pet boarding service in Miami, FL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Miami, FL (https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/). **★5.0 from 10 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.5/10.** 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:** boarding, daycare - **Address:** 425 NE 22nd St, Miami, FL 33137 - **Website:** https://happypawsmia.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy%20paws%20mia&query_place_id=ChIJUTRqER-12YgRaIifInftQ0w ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 9 AM–8 PM | | Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM | | Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM | | Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM | | Friday | 9 AM–8 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Breed & size limits:** Small dogs only, under 30 lbs — facility's words: "Small Dogs Only (Under 30 lbs)" (https://happypawsmia.com/) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily photo updates are offered as a $5 add-on — facility's words: "Daily Photo Updates – $5" (https://happypawsmia.com/) ## For travelers - **MIA** (Miami International): 6.2 miles, straight line - **FLL** (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood): 19.2 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 9 AM to 8 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $40–$43 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $35 per day - **Holiday surcharge:** 🎄 Holidays: Early drop-off or late pickup +$35 - **Additional dog:** 2 dogs, same family = 10% off total stay > “$40 / night Petite Suite ... $43 / night Petite Suite Lux ... $35 / day Zoomie Luxe Daycare” Source: https://happypawsmia.com/boarding-for-small-dogs-under-30-lbs/ (daycare: https://happypawsmia.com/daycare-for-small-dogs-in-miami/) — checked September 9, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 6 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 9, 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “We require proof of up‑to‑date core vaccines (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella), and a negative fecal test if needed.” — https://happypawsmia.com/boarding-for-small-dogs-under-30-lbs/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “We require a Meet & Greet before every stay to ensure the perfect fit.” — https://happypawsmia.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “We require proof of up‑to‑date core vaccines (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella), and a negative fecal test if needed.” — https://happypawsmia.com/boarding-for-small-dogs-under-30-lbs/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “What happens overnight? Do you supervise when dogs sleep? Yes — your pup is never left unsupervised. We follow a schedule, monitor comfort and health overnight, and check in multiple times.” — https://happypawsmia.com/boarding-for-small-dogs-under-30-lbs/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free suite > “Loving, cage-free care for small dogs (under 30 lbs). A cozy home with all the comforts your pup deserves.” — https://happypawsmia.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Paid add-on > “Do you provide photo updates of my dog? Yes! You can choose our Daily Photo Update add-on for text and photo updates straight to your phone.” — https://happypawsmia.com/ - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 ## Licensing Florida does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. Florida is not a second Colorado. FDACS's 'Pet Law', section 828.29, governs dogs and cats transported into the state or offered for sale — health certificates, vaccinations, a consumer guarantee and pet-dealer record-keeping — and says nothing about boarding or daycare; the FDACS Division of Animal Industry lists animal disease, movement, livestock identification and equine programs and no kennel or boarding program. No state boarding register was found. Miami-Dade is a different story from Orlando's Orange County and Tampa's Hillsborough County: it is not that the county never regulated boarding. Miami-Dade County Code Chapter 5 still contains a kennel/pet-care-center license requirement (§ 5-13) on its books, with an annual renewal deadline of September 30 and fees set by county order — but Miami-Dade's own Animal Services Department states, on its current licensing page, that it 'no longer requires licenses for breeders, hobby breeders, guard dog service businesses, kennel operators, mobile groomers, pet care centers and pet dealers' because of state legislation preempting local occupational licensing (Fla. Stat. § 163.211, enacted as HB 735 in 2021, with local non-construction occupational licenses phased out by July 1, 2023). The county still applies its Chapter 5 standards-of-care rules (§ 5-9) to kennels and pet care centers, and offers a voluntary, non-mandatory 'Certificate of Acknowledgement' program, but there is no license to hold and no registrant list to check. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/ ## How to cite Happy paws mia, Miami, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/happy-paws-mia/ (census September 9, 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/miami-fl/happy-paws-mia.json