Karen's K9 Care

★ 4.7 · 78 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Malvern, PA
Karen's K9 Care, Malvern
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 78 reviews · top 49% in Philadelphia
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
78 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#106 of 232 in Philadelphia
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $60
Source
Karen's K9 Care’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Pricing One Dog Half Day * : $25 Full Day: $35 ... Pricing Per Night (Includes Daycare * ) 1 dog: $60 2 dogs: $90 3 dogs: $135 4 dogs: $180”
Open their price page ↗

Karen's K9 Care is a dog daycare in Malvern, PA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 78 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #106 of 232 in Philadelphia. Its website lists boarding from $60 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Outdoor access: weather permittingPer 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
$60/night
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Philadelphia
#106 of 232
Google rating
★4.7 (78)
From downtown
21.8 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“Yes , we ask that all dogs are spayed or neutered. Puppies may join the group prior to doing so, but by 6-8 months of age, they must be fixed.”karensk9care.com/daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Your dog s first day will serve as the evaluation, as all of our dogs are screened for behavior prior to being exposed to everyone. Give us a call to set up your free first day of daycare.”karensk9care.com/daycare/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Current/Up to date vaccination records and rabies certificate”karensk9care.com/boarding/
Operations2 of 21 published
Outdoor accessWeather permitting
Their words
“We will be outside as much as possible, as long as the weather permits.”karensk9care.com/daycare/
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“We do not charge extra for medication administration.”karensk9care.com/boarding/
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot 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
Online bookingNot 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★68
4 ★6
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★3
★ 4.70Google average
78reviews behind the score
★ 4.70Philadelphia average

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

friendly staff 6polite staff 4drive 3job 3affordability 2husky 2groomer 2fair pricing 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
6:15 AM–7 PM
Tue
6:15 AM–7 PM
Wed
6:15 AM–7 PM
Thu
6:15 AM–7 PM
Fri
6:15 AM–7 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
8 AM–12 PM, 4–6 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
20.3 mi
Weekday hours span
6:15 AM – 7 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

459 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355

21.8 miles from downtown Philadelphia · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Karen's K9 Care

What services does Karen's K9 Care offer?
Karen's K9 Care is listed as a dog day care center in Malvern, PA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Karen's K9 Care charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60 per night and daycare at $35 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.
Is someone on site overnight at Karen's K9 Care?
Karen's K9 Care'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 Karen's K9 Care compare with other Philadelphia facilities?
It ranks #106 of 232 in the Philadelphia index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 78 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Karen's K9 Care, Malvern, PA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/philadelphia-pa/karen-s-k9-care/

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