---
title: "Paws VIP — Seattle, WA"
url: "https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/paws-vip/"
updated: "2026-09-08"
data_pulled: "2026-07-07"
census_at: "2026-09-08"
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)"
---

# Paws VIP

Pet boarding service in Tukwila, WA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Seattle, WA (https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/).

**★4.6 from 641 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, grooming
- **Address:** 15848 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188
- **Phone:** (425) 230-0344
- **Website:** https://www.pawsvip.com/?utm_source=google_map&utm_medium=business_profile&utm_campaign=local_leads&utm_content=tukwila_location
- **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paws%20VIP&query_place_id=ChIJ-Wyuu0lDkFQRpANznUobNdY

## Hours

| Day | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |

## For travelers

- **SEA** (Seattle-Tacoma): 1.1 miles, straight line
- **Weekday hours span:** 5 AM to 9 PM
- **Open Sunday:** yes

Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower.

## Published rates

- **Overnight boarding:** $64.99 per night (first dog, standard rate)
- **Daycare:** $27 per day
- **Holiday surcharge:** Holiday surcharge: $10 / night

> “Showing pricing for Tukwila … Dog Overnight Boarding $64.99 / night Up to 5 hours of playtime daily Bully sticks first night Calming spray 24/7 monitoring Learn More Dog Daycare $27 / day”

Source: https://www.pawsvip.com/?utm_source=google_map&utm_medium=business_profile&utm_campaign=local_leads&utm_content=tukwila_location — checked September 8, 2026.

## Disclosure record

Publishes 12 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 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
  > “All pets staying at PawsVIP must have current vaccinations with clear expiration dates. For dogs, this typically includes rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella.” — https://www.pawsvip.com/?utm_source=google_map&utm_medium=business_profile&utm_campaign=local_leads&utm_content=tukwila_location
- **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Temperament evaluation:** Not required
  > “Free Daycare Trial visit recommended!” — https://www.pawsvip.com/dog-boarding
- **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word
  > “Send Records Email us vaccination records with clear expiration dates” — https://www.pawsvip.com/dog-boarding

### Operations

- **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site
  > “Overnight dog boarding from $64.99/night with 24/7 staff, private suites, and locations serving Seattle, Ballard, West Seattle, Tukwila, SeaTac, Renton, and Burien.” — https://www.pawsvip.com/dog-boarding
- **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament
  > “6+ hours of supervised group playtime Indoor & outdoor play areas Dogs grouped by size & temperament” — https://www.pawsvip.com/pet-daycare
- **Time out of their room:** Up to 5 hours group play daily (boarding); 6+ hours (daycare)
  > “Dogs boarding with group playtime ($64.99/night) enjoy up to 5 hours of supervised group play daily, while dogs boarding with private playtime ($74.99/night) receive three 30-minute private walks/playtime sessions daily.” — https://www.pawsvip.com/?utm_source=google_map&utm_medium=business_profile&utm_campaign=local_leads&utm_content=tukwila_location
- **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered (paid)
  > “Dogs boarding with group playtime ($64.99/night) enjoy up to 5 hours of supervised group play daily, while dogs boarding with private playtime ($74.99/night) receive three 30-minute private walks/playtime sessions daily.” — https://www.pawsvip.com/?utm_source=google_map&utm_medium=business_profile&utm_campaign=local_leads&utm_content=tukwila_location
- **Housing:** Suite
  > “Yes, each pet receives their own individual suite during boarding at PawsVIP.” — https://www.pawsvip.com/?utm_source=google_map&utm_medium=business_profile&utm_campaign=local_leads&utm_content=tukwila_location
- **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor
  > “6+ hours of supervised group playtime Indoor & outdoor play areas Dogs grouped by size & temperament” — https://www.pawsvip.com/pet-daycare
- **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes
  > “Dogs grouped by size & temperament Photo & video updates throughout the day” — https://www.pawsvip.com/pet-daycare
- **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Administers medication:** Yes, for a fee
  > “Special Add-Ons Medication Administration $5 Administer medication to your pet” — https://www.pawsvip.com/dog-boarding
- **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026
- **Online booking:** Yes
  > “Book Service Book online or call us to schedule your visit” — https://www.pawsvip.com/dog-boarding

## Licensing

Washington does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level, and has no state disclosure or standards law for boarding. The Washington State Department of Agriculture's Animal Services licenses cover animal feed, animal health and import, livestock identification and avian health; nothing for kennels or pet businesses. House Bill 2403 (2024), which would have required every kennel operator to have a fire alarm or sprinkler system in each building housing animals and to certify it on the business-license application, had a committee hearing on 23 January 2024 and went no further. Regulation in the Seattle metro is local and comes from three bodies. Public Health – Seattle & King County licenses pet businesses across the county under King County Board of Health Code Title 8, chapter 8.03: a 'commercial kennel' (four or more dogs or cats kept for commercial purposes including board) and a 'pet daycare facility' (four or more dogs left for supervised play) each need an operating permit from the health director, applied for at least 30 days before opening; the director may inspect during business hours and must document findings on an inspection form; the 2026 permit fee is $506 for either category. The Board of Health plans a September 2026 vote on a rewrite that adds staffing and supervision standards and a combined, tiered boarding/daycare permit, for implementation in 2027. The Seattle Animal Shelter licenses individual pets under SMC 9.25.050 and issues no kennel or daycare business license that we could find; Seattle controls where pet daycares and kennels may locate through the Land Use Code. Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) licenses hobby kennels and catteries under KCC 11.04 at $50 a year and, for commercial kennels, defers to the Public Health permit (KCC 11.04.050(B)). These are county and city instruments, not a state regime, and were not joined to facility records.

Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/

## How to cite

Paws VIP, Tukwila, WA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/paws-vip/ (census September 8, 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/seattle-wa/paws-vip.json