The Pawington
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 380 reviews · top 75% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 380 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #101 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$86.99 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
About the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $86.99
- Source
- The Pawington’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“The Pawington offers affordable, yet luxurious Suite Style Boarding for all of our dog and cat guests starting at just $86.99/night.”Open their price page ↗
The Pawington is a dog daycare in South San Francisco, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 380 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #101 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $86.99 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 16.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $86.99/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #101 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (380)
- From downtown
- 9.3 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
16/27
16 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“The Pawington requires all of our canine guests to have the following vaccinations: – Rabies (1 or 3 year vaccine) – DHPP (1 year vaccine) – Bordetella (vaccinated every 6 months or yearly, depending on vaccine) – *Recommended* Canine Influenza (Canine Flu)”thepawington.com/faq/
Bordetella lead time7 days before arrival
Their words
“The Bordetella vaccination MUST be given at least (7) days prior to participating in any boarding or daycare serv”thepawington.com/faq/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“After 6 months all dogs must be spayed or neutered to continue participating in daycare. Intact males will be placed in our Day Stay program.”thepawington.com/faq/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All new Pet Guests must first have an evaluation or “Temperament Test” in order to participate in Daycare or Boarding.”thepawington.com/daycare/daycare-enrollment-requirements/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“The Pawington s front desk can retrieve records from your veterinarian if desired, or you can upload your vaccine records here.”thepawington.com/applications-and-forms/vaccine-form/
Operations11 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“For the safety of our pet guests, our facility is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”thepawington.com/faq/
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“All day play from 8am to 6pm daily is included in each boarding, where applicable.”thepawington.com/faq/
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Play groups that are divided by size and temperament for safety.”thepawington.com/
Time out of their roomAll-day play 8am-6pm
Their words
“All day play from 8am to 6pm daily is included in each boarding, where applicable.”thepawington.com/faq/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“If a Group Daycare setting is not for them, they can still attend The Pawington’s Daystay program of 1-on-1 play!”thepawington.com/daycare/daycare-enrollment-requirements/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Luxury Suite amenities Premium orthopedic Kuranda Bed Premium linens and blankets”thepawington.com/faq/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Clean play yards with indoor/outdoor access and turfed areas for sanitary potty breaks.”thepawington.com/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Each Daycare area has Nest Webcam access, offering clients the ability to check in whenever they choose.”thepawington.com/
ToursTours of limited areas
Their words
“Due to the number of dogs in the facility, tours are available on a limited basis depending on occupancy or by reservation.”thepawington.com/faq/
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“Yes, we will administer your pet any non-injectable medications as needed at no additional charge.”thepawington.com/faq/
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“If you do not bring in your own dog food, The Pawington offers house kibble for $4/meal, up to three meals.”thepawington.com/faq/
Show 11 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
9.2ExcellentDogs 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
webcams 32cat boarding 6convenient location 6temperament test 5all day play 3dog monitoring 2shy dog care 2camera access 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check-out is 10 AM; later pick-ups add a half or full day of daycareStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Half day of daycare for pick-up 10 AM–3 PM; full day 3–7 PMStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Boardings cancelled under 3 days before arrival are charged $50, even if rescheduledStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 3-night minimum for July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New YearsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Puppies must be at least 4 months old for daycare or boardingStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Intact males go to 1-on-1 Daystay; females in heat are moved to Day Stay for the heatStated on their website
- Cats
- Offers suite-style cat boardingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
116 Beacon St, South San Francisco, CA 94080
9.3 miles from downtown San Francisco · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Pawington
What services does The Pawington offer?
The Pawington is listed as a dog day care center in South San Francisco, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Pawington charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $86.99 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The San Francisco median published boarding rate is $85/night.
What vaccines does The Pawington require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Pawington?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Pawington compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #101 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 380 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Pawington, South San Francisco, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/the-pawington/Similar places near South San Francisco
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