Pawlins
3501 River Rd, Jefferson, LA 70121
Overview
Pawlins is a locally-owned, non-franchise dog boarding and daycare facility in Jefferson, LA serving the New Orleans area. They offer daycare, boarding for dogs and cats, and grooming services with 7 groomers. The facility features 18,000+ sq ft of indoor/outdoor play areas, a splash pad, climate-controlled spaces, live webcams, and soundproofed suites including luxury Royal Suites. They prioritize safety with behavior-matched playgroups, staff trained in canine behavior, hospital-grade air filtration, and a next-door veterinary partner.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: DHPPV, Rabies, Distemper/Parvo
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Care & Play
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What Reviews Say
700 reviews analyzedPawlins is an overwhelmingly well-received dog boarding and daycare facility with approximately 97% 5-star reviews. The facility excels in cleanliness, staff friendliness, and provides excellent communication through webcam access and regular updates. Multiple groomers (especially Ashley, Andre, and Keri) receive consistent praise. A few concerning incidents exist, including one serious grooming injury requiring vet care and occasional kennel cough outbreaks, but the business responds professionally to complaints. The main criticisms are pricing (considered expensive by some) and occasional communication gaps. The facility is particularly praised for accommodating anxious dogs and providing a safe, clean environment with convenient vet access next door.
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Worth noting
Serious grooming injury - dog's tail caught in nail grinder requiring potential amputation
โWhen the vet called us to update, the severity of the injury was much more significant than previously disclosed and they were undecided if they would need to amputate a portion of his tail to rectify the issue.โ
Multiple health issues contracted at facility (kennel cough, worms, skin infection)
โThe last 3 times we brought our dog here we wound up paying over $700 in vet bills - bad kennel cough, worms, and skin infection.โ
Dog developed behavioral issues (tantrums) after stay
โBUT THE WORST- she picked up a habit of throwing a tantrum when put up. She did not have this issue when she came back from other camps.โ
Dog left with unattended injuries (scrape on nose)
โWhen we picked her up she had a scrape on top of nose and side of nose. Since she has been home she has been coffing and licking her back paw until her hair is coming off.โ
Pricing concerns - considered expensive(15 mentions)
โIt is a little expensive, especially if you choose to get your dog groomed.โ
Kennel cough incidents(8 mentions)
โWe boarded our 2 yr old boxer there for the first time...she has been coffing and licking her back paw.โ
Grooming services not fully completed(4 mentions)
โWhen I got him home, I checked his toe nails and they were not cut. Also, my husband noticed that he was not brushed like he normally is after his bath.โ
Communication gaps on first day(5 mentions)
โHowever, no one texted or called me. After 2 hours, I called them to ask why no one had called or texted me.โ
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At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$31/night
Daycare
$27โ$35/day
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