Paws Awhile Pet Motel

It is almost an hour drive from Arlington, but we would not kennel our dog anywhere else.

One of the best traditional (i.e. non-cageless) dog boarding places I have found in the area, especially in terms of quality for price paid. They seem to be very good to the animals, and I appreciate the availability of extra energy-burning activities - also offered at very reasonable prices. This place seems to have a real following, and I can see why! Pick-up/drop-off hours are fairly limited compared to other kennels, but they make up for this by not charging extra for late pick-ups or early drop-offs.

This kennel is run by some Catholic nuns and they do a great job. Our dog actually greats the nun when she comes to pick him up; I think that he believes that he's going to summer camp. They are very caring. A friend's aging dog ended up in hospice care at Paws Awhile while they were on vacation. He said the nuns were incredible and he will always be in their debt for the time and compassionate care devoted to his dog, Maggie.