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Paws Awhile Pet Motel

7353 Woodlawn Ln, Warrenton, VA 20187

4.9
144 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Paws Awhile Pet Motel is a faith-based pet boarding and daycare facility in Warrenton, VA owned by two Orthodox Christian nuns. Located on 24 acres, it offers dog and cat boarding, doggy daycare, training, and grooming services with amenities including luxury suites, outdoor play yards, nature trails, and 24/7 staff on site. The facility requires current vaccinations including Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella (every 6 months), and Canine Influenza.

Amenities & Policies

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

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Canine Influenza

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:8:00-10:00 AM
Pick-up hours:4:00-6:00 PM
Checkout time:10:00 AM
Late pick-up fee:$70 out-of-hours service charge
Billing method:Both days

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:7 days notice
Cancellation penalty:$75 fee for cancellations 7 days or less before arrival
Deposit required โ€” 50% for long-term stays over 30 days
Holiday surcharge โ€” $2/day

Care & Play

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

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner
Fire safety system

Extras

Multi-dog discount โ€” 5% discount on boarding for multiple pets from one family
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

144 reviews analyzed

Paws Awhile Pet Motel is an overwhelmingly beloved facility with 97% of reviews being 5-star ratings. Run by Greek Orthodox nuns, it excels in compassionate, personalized pet care especially for animals with special needs (anxiety, medical conditions, elderly). The primary concerns are occasional communication delays and one isolated feeding oversight. Long-term loyalty is exceptional (many customers for 10-20 years), and the owner actively responds to reviews demonstrating commitment to improvement.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Safety
4.7
Facility
4.7
Value
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.3
Communication
4.2

People love

Exceptional staff compassion and care(45)Long-term customer loyalty (10+ years)(12)Special needs pet care (anxiety, medical conditions, elderly)(8)Proactive communication and updates(6)Clean and well-maintained facility(5)Dog happiness and excitement to return(15)

Staff shoutouts

Eirene(8 mentions)Raphaela(4 mentions)NathanBrendaMike

Worth noting

Dog banned/evicted from facility for play behavior

โ€œHe was 'evicted' from this facility. He was recently boarded here for a 12 day stay while I was out of town. When I arrived to pick him up I was told he was no longer welcomed because he 'wasn't picking up on another dog's cues during play time'.โ€

Feeding protocol failure - dog not fed morning of drop-off

โ€œThey never fed my dog his food the morning I dropped him off so he didn't eat until dinner time that day.โ€

Third-party complaint of unsanitary conditions (reviewer not a client)

โ€œAnimal neglect! They don't clean poop and re-use old food. They feed them out of fast food containers.โ€

Limited pickup hours(2 mentions)

โ€œThe pickup hours are a bit limited, which can be a little trickyโ€

Communication delays when calling to check on pet

โ€œI had to leave 2 voicemails to get a response because of their office hoursโ€

Understaffing concerns

โ€œThey need to hire more people or organize their schedule. I can tell that they are understaffed and the staff that is currently there are stressed.โ€

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsprofessional tone38 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review score
4.6/ 5
Amenities10 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.38

Pricing

Boarding

$58โ€“$82/night

Daycare

$41.5/day

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