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Happy Paws Pet Camp

3990 Atlanta Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080

4.8
220 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardPool / water playAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Happy Paws Pet Camp is a cage-free dog daycare and boarding facility in Smyrna, GA, serving the Atlanta metro area since 2004. They are the only cage-free facility in Atlanta, offering daycare, boarding, and grooming services with a pack-oriented philosophy. The facility requires all dogs to pass a temperament test, maintains 24/7 staff presence, and has seasonal pool access for water play.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Max capacity: 125 dogs

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo (DHPP or DAPP), Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

Breed restrictions: Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, Staffordshire Terriers, Chows

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:By 2pm weekdays / 12pm Saturday
Pick-up hours:By 7pm weekdays / 6pm weekends
Checkout time:7pm weekdays / 6pm weekends
Late pick-up fee:$5 per 30 minutes
Billing method:Per 24h

Cancellation & Deposits

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates — Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 6 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount — 15% off each additional dog (same household)
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

352 reviews analyzed

Happy Paws Pet Camp is highly regarded for its expansive 5-acre wooded facility and strictly cage-free environment, with many customers remaining loyal for over a decade. Owners and staff are frequently praised for their personalized care and high-quality social media updates. While sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, there are isolated but serious reports regarding a lack of injury detection and a past incident involving a dog ingesting a toxin on-site.

Dog happiness
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Facility
4.9
Staff
4.8
Communication
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.6
Value
4.5
Safety
4.2

People love

Cage-free environment(15)Social Media Updates (Instagram/FB)(12)Exhausted/Happy Dogs(25)Large Wooded Acreage(8)

Staff shoutouts

Becky(18 mentions)Quita(4 mentions)Sierra(3 mentions)Scott(6 mentions)

Worth noting

Unnoticed injury leading to severe infection/surgery

“Because my dog’s injury was unnoticed for days... the wound ended up getting a serious Staph infection that abscessed. He ended up needing to have surgery removing 2”sq to the bone.”

Ingestion of controlled substances (Marijuana)

“Jasper sniffed out marijuana on the property and consumed it while under the care of Camp Happy Paws.”

Breed Discrimination

“They discriminate based on breed... We are currently not accepting any Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, Stafford Shire Terriers, Chows.”

Difficult Parking Lot

“The only drawback is the parking lot, which can't be helped.”

Membership/Availability Restrictions(2 mentions)

“Not accepting new customers. “Members only” seems a little ridiculous.”

Owner replies to 92% of reviewswarm tone42 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 220+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 220 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.7/ 5
Amenities9 of 14
Reviews220
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

Max capacity

125 dogs

Pricing

Contact facility for pricing

Contact

Visit Website+1 770-435-3647Get directions to 3990 Atlanta Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080

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