--- title: "Muddy Paws Play + Stay — Minneapolis, MN" url: "https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/muddy-paws-play-stay/" updated: "2026-10-20" data_pulled: "2026-10-20" census_at: "2026-10-20" 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)" --- # Muddy Paws Play + Stay Dog day care center in Columbus, MN — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Minneapolis, MN (https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/). **★4.4 from 130 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 8.9/10.** 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:** daycare - **Address:** 15120 W Freeway Dr, Columbus, MN 55025 - **Phone:** (651) 209-6820 - **Website:** http://www.muddypawsplaystay.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Muddy%20Paws%20Play%20%2B%20Stay&query_place_id=ChIJQ_DQIuvdslIRbtniUpANGpI ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Unaltered dogs are accepted; females in heat are not allowed — facility's words: "We do accept unaltered dogs but any female in heat is not allowed in the facility." (https://www.muddypawsplaystay.com/) ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of October 20, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 5 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 20, 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 > “Dogs entering our facility need to be up to date on the following (age applicable) vaccinations as well as providing proof: -Bordetella -Distemper -Rabies” — https://www.muddypawsplaystay.com/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All new dogs are required to come in for an evaluation where we determine the appropriate play group for your dog as well as making sure they would be safe staying with us.” — https://www.muddypawsplaystay.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “For those pups who prefer a quieter day or human company, we also offer one-on-one time with our friendly and certified staff members.” — https://www.muddypawsplaystay.com/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “All-Day Indoor-Outdoor Play: Dogs have unrestricted access to our spacious outdoor play yard and indoor play areas throughout the day” — https://www.muddypawsplaystay.com/about - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food > “Each dog is provided with a comfortable suite that includes a raised cot, food, and water. Owners are welcome to bring their own food, toys, blankets, and beds to make their dog feel more at home.” — https://www.muddypawsplaystay.com/services - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ## Licensing Minnesota does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. The Board of Animal Health runs a kennel license (Minn. Stat. 347.31 to 347.40; $15 a year), but it is defined by where the animals came from, not by boarding. The Board's application page lists 'Training and boarding facilities' and 'Doggy daycare facilities' among the facilities it does not license, and adds that local ordinances may require licensing. Minneapolis City Code 63.140 requires a license to keep any place for 'any other form of care for hire of any animal', and its zoning code defines 'Animal boarding' as keeping animals 'day or overnight' for a fee. Neither the ordinances nor the city's license page say in terms that a boarding or daycare business must hold that license. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/ ## How to cite Muddy Paws Play + Stay, Columbus, MN. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/muddy-paws-play-stay/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 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/minneapolis-mn/muddy-paws-play-stay.json