--- title: "Very Important Paws — Miami, FL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/very-important-paws/" 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)" --- # Very Important Paws Pet boarding service in West Palm Beach, FL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Miami, FL (https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/). **★4.6 from 212 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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, training, grooming - **Address:** 418 Park Pl, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 - **Phone:** (561) 366-9000 - **Website:** https://veryimportantpaws.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Very%20Important%20Paws&query_place_id=ChIJT4W1i1jW2IgRQX2rjVXNTsU ## 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 | 11:30 AM–1 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out 7 AM–12 PM Mon–Sat; 11:30 AM–1 PM Sunday — facility's words: "Check-out is 7am–12pm Monday to Saturday and 11:30am–1pm Sunday." (https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/dog-hotel/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Does not accept females in heat, pregnant or nursing — facility's words: "we can’t accept females in heat, pregnant or nursing" (https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/dog-hotel/) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** VIP Penthouse Suite for anxious dogs with an overnight host; Luxury Suites in a separate, quieter room — facility's words: "Our VIP Penthouse Suite was designed for senior, anxious and high-stress dogs, with a host who stays in the room overnight. Our Luxury Suites are also set in a separate, quieter room." (https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/dog-hotel/) - **Senior dogs:** Penthouse suite for seniors with sofa, human bed and a host who spends the night in the room — facility's words: "Designed for senior, anxious and high-stress dogs. A full-size sofa and human bed, flat screen TV, open play daycare during the day, and a VIP host who spends the night in the room." (https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/dog-hotel/) ## For travelers - **FLL** (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood): 43.5 miles, straight line - **MIA** (Miami International): 64 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 - **Overnight boarding:** $68 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $45 per day > “Standard Suite: Single Guest $68 per night · 1 dog ... Full Day $45 per day · up to 12 hours weekdays” Source: https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/dog-hotel/ (daycare: https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/doggie-daycare/) — checked September 9, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “We require proof of vaccinations from all guests WITHOUT EXCEPTION for Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordatella. We recommend but do not require the canine flu vaccine.” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/frequently-asked-questions/ - **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:** Required for males from 6 months > “We do accept social and friendly un-neutered males and un-spayed females at VIP. Males over the age of 6 months must be neutered in order to participate in daycare or group pool play.” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/frequently-asked-questions/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “We require proof of vaccinations from all guests WITHOUT EXCEPTION for Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordatella.” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/frequently-asked-questions/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Do you offer 24 hour staffing? Yes, VIP is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/frequently-asked-questions/ - **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:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Safety practices: 24/7 staff trained in CPR and pet first aid, daily cleaning and disinfecting, UV air purification and strict vaccination rules.” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/dog-hotel/ - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “social and friendly dogs join supervised play indoors or out in our shaded yards, grouped by size and temperament. Ramps, steps, bridges and toys keep minds busy, and quiet time in the suite lets everyone recharge.” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/dog-hotel/ - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “Compatible Playgroups Separate groups for puppies, small, medium, large and senior dogs, by size and temperament.” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/ - **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:** Suite > “Overnight stays in private suites near Palm Beach International Airport, with daytime play included.” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard and pool > “Indoor & Outdoor Play Air-conditioned indoor play areas and six shaded, tree-lined outdoor yards. Pool & Play Patio A bone-shaped in-ground pool” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “A Private Suite Six suite types · Air-conditioned · Staffed 24/7” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/dog-hotel/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Tours:** Walk-in tours welcome > “You’re welcome to tour first, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm, no appointment needed.” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/doggie-daycare/ - **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:** Owner's food required > “Do I need to bring my own food for my dog? Yes, please do so. Due to the varyng dietary needs of each dog, VIP does not provide complimentary food for our guests.” — https://www.veryimportantpaws.com/frequently-asked-questions/ - **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 Very Important Paws, West Palm Beach, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/miami-fl/very-important-paws/ (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/very-important-paws.json