Em's PAWSS
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 14 reviews · top 17% in Philadelphia
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 14 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #36 of 232 in Philadelphia
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$100 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$55middle $65$90
Pricier than most in Philadelphia
Sources
Behind the $100
- Source
- Em's PAWSS’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Homestyle Boarding (M - SUN) 24 HR First Dog: $100 Sibling Rate: $80 ... Full Day M - F (8 AM - 5 PM) First Dog: $60 Sibling Rate: $48”Open their price page ↗
Em's PAWSS is a dog daycare in Philadelphia, PA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 14 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #36 of 232 in Philadelphia. Its website lists boarding from $100 per night and daycare from $60 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 12.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $100/night
- Daycare rate
- $60/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via Time To PetFound on their website, 2026-10-03
- Rank in Philadelphia
- #36 of 232
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (14)
- From downtown
- 13.4 mi
- Neighborhood
- Northeast Philadelphia
- Additional dog
- Boarding Sibling Rate: $80
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
12/27
12 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All pets must have current vet health record with up to date vaccination status for: Rabies, DHPP & Bordetella or Titers.”emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Records must also indicate current negative fecal test + proof of current flea/tick preventative.”emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“Does my pet have to be spayed/neutered? Yes. All pets must be altered by 1 year of age.”emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Is a trial daycare required? Yes. This gives us the opportunity to evaluate your pet to determine if we are a good fit for them and can accommodate their needs. (All pets must pass their trial day evaluation/temperament test to be accepted.)”emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All pets must have current vet health record with up to date vaccination status for: Rabies, DHPP & Bordetella or Titers. Records must also indicate current negative fecal test + proof of current flea/tick preventative.”emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Operations7 of 21 published
Staff certificationFear Free certified
Their words
“OUR PROMISE Nurse Owned & Family Operated Licensed & Insured CPR & Fear Free Certified”emspawss.com/
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“Will dogs be separated by size? Yes. Pet's will be separated in 2 groups for both play areas (inside & outside) by pounds. (Group 1: 5 - 25 LBS) & (Group 2: 25 - 40 LBS) They will also be seperated by personality/temperment & play styles”emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
HousingFree roam
Their words
“Em's PAWSS offers All Inclusive Free-Roam Boutique Homestyle daycare and boarding with unique complimentary perks such as homemade treats & meals, end of stay baths for boarding & more.”emspawss.com/homestyle-pet-care-about
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“Doggy pool's Splash pad Sprinkler Sand pit Tree tug Scent Wall Sound Therapy”emspawss.com/dog-daycare-in-philadelphia
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Photos & Daily Report Card Included Full Day M - F (8 AM - 5 PM)”emspawss.com/dog-daycare-in-philadelphia
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“we do not accept medical conditions requiring IV/Injection meds or any other special treatments. We do however allow conditions requiring oral pills/liquids; ear/eye drops & topical creams. Medications are administered at no extra charge.”emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Download Our Time To Pet Client Portal App APPLE ANDROID”emspawss.com/
Show 15 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
picture updates 5trustworthy 4love for animals 3animal care 3daycare owner 2feeding 2best care 2caregiver 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Photos and a report card are included with boardingStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Does not accept human-reactive or dog-reactive dogsStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Pets must be at least 4 months old for daycare and boardingStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Dogs up to 40 lb adult weight only; no breed restrictions under thatStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–1 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–1 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- PHL · Philadelphia International
- 20.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
Lancelot Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19154
13.4 miles from downtown Philadelphia · Northeast Philadelphia · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedFree street parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Em's PAWSS
What services does Em's PAWSS offer?
Em's PAWSS is listed as a dog day care center in Philadelphia, PA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Em's PAWSS charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $100 per night and daycare at $60 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Philadelphia median published boarding rate is $65/night.
What vaccines does Em's PAWSS require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Em's PAWSS?
Em's PAWSS's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Em's PAWSS compare with other Philadelphia facilities?
It ranks #36 of 232 in the Philadelphia index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 14 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Em's PAWSS, Philadelphia, PA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/philadelphia-pa/em-s-pawss/Similar places near Philadelphia
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