Pawtropolis
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130 Whitetail WayBogart, GA 30622
(706) 227-7887
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 8 pm
Sat-Sun 9 am - 8 pm
3 reviews for Pawtropolis
3 reviews in English
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Review from Kellie W.
Athens-Clarke County, GA
12/26/2010
Pawtropolis is a sanity saver!
We adopted a beautiful young dog just over a year ago. She is smart and energetic. A fantastic combination, but challenging. We used to take to her to dog parks to get her dog-oriented exercise. (She loves to wrestle.) But, we had too many incidents with overly-aggressive dogs attacking her. Rather than risk turning her into a dog who fears other dogs, we decided to adopt a second dog who could keep her company.
While we searched for the right companion we turned to Pawtropolis as her source of entertainment. We were pleasantly surprised - which is saying something because we had high expectations going in.
They put each dog through a Temperament Test before allowing them to attend Doggie Daycare. A well-trained staff member spends hours getting to know each dog's personality and slowly introducing them into an appropriate play group. Appropriate is defined by size, temperament and play style. They require training and proof of changed behavior for any dog who fails the Temperament Test.
The proof is in the pudding, as they say. Our dog attended Doggie Daycare at Pawtropolis at least once a week for over a month. She was always worn out and contented when we picked her up. And more importantly, she was always EXTREMELY happy to go back. A sure sign that she had a great experience there.
If you miss your dog during the day you can use their webcams to watch them play and interact with the other dogs. I thought I would use this feature frequently during her daycare days. But, I found that I was so sure she was doing well and having fun that I only checked in on her once.
Pawtropolis is also affiliated with Helping Paws Rescue. They not only helped us keep our dog entertained while we searched for a second dog, they helped us find the right dog - even when it was obvious that none of the dogs they had up for adoption were the right ones for us.
Our next interaction with the folks from Pawtropolis will be attending Basic Obedience with both of our dogs. I am confident that our experience will be positive! -
Review from Matthew M.
Athens, GA
7/3/2011
We've used the Home Alone service for our cats, and we were very happy with the service. Our sitter checked in every day, took a few minutes to sit with our cats after the feeding/litter box cleaning was done, and generally did a great job.
It's nice being able to leave town knowing that our cats will be just as healthy and happy when we return as they were when we left them. And the rates are quite reasonable, too. -
Review from Ruth N.
Takoma Park, MD
1/1/2009 1 photo
Pawtropolis is THE place to take your dogs and cats for boarding while you're on vacation, or for babysitting while you're at work. Although it's more expensive than most boarding facilities at the local vet, there are quite a few perks here for picky pet owners or those with special needs (owners or pets...).
If you like, they'll board your dogs in a special private bedroom complete with a TV that plays flicks just for pets (like Lady & The Tramp) and a delightful child's bed complete with themed linens! However, we take our boys there for the play groups. Your dogs will be specially placed in an appropriate play group by size and personality. Each group is monitored by an employee at all times, to make sure that everyone plays nicely. Pets spend time both indoors and out, either way. This is a particularly great way to help your pets stay socialized, an important aspect for health and behavioral care.
Lots of other perks are offered, from massages to deluxe meals and special walks. You can even watch your pup on webcam while you're away! Yes, they also have Kitty City for your cat while you're away. Your kitty will enjoy a private crate as well as time within a room full of scratchables and a very large window for napping. They often have one or two adoptables there, too. You'll know them by the bandannas around their necks.
We pay the extra money for Pawtropolis because our boys come back in the best shape here. We have a few other places we use if Pawtropolis is booked, but they always come back a little neurotic no matter how good the care is at other places. Our dominant older corgi gets to work out his nerves by staying active all day. Our playful 3 legged pitbull gets to satisfy his need to wrestle from dawn to dusk. On top of that, we have very specific care instructions as the pit has a very specific feeding ritual to deal with his past abuse and his tummy acid. No problem, one of their staff sits with them to ensure that they eat together without our corgi eating the pit's food. Perfect!
I do suggest that if they're boarding you go ahead and have them bathed before you pick 'em up. Wrestling and playing all day for the week will make a pup stinky, you know. We love our happy, tired and fresh smelling dogs and always agree that it is worth the money! Discounts available for longer stays and for multiple pets. Reservations are highly suggested for overnight stays. Know that drop-off takes about 30 minutes if you're newer or have special needs and stuff (his/her own bed, toys, food etc. or just use the provided stuff) for your pet. They document everything, and that takes a while! Finally - prior to your first day-time or over-night stay your dog will have to come in for personality testing. They make sure your baby gets along well, and figure out what play groups to put them in for the future.
The staff here is wonderful and they always remember our babies when we call to make reservations. Check out their website to see all of the great services they offer, prices, and cute pictures of their guests!Listed in: A Hedonist In Athens
Specialties
Pawtropolis approaches caring for animals much different. We not only make sure they are healthy and safe but that they are mentaly stimulated as well. We have created an environment that lowers the level of stress that pets experience when away from home. All approved dogs get to play in the playgroups all day, we also offer perks from hikes to massages to personal training and bedtime stories. We truly take any steps necessary to make sure each pet is having a pleasurable time while staying with us. We are a true one stop shop offering lots of services. Doggie Daycare, Overnight Care, Kitty City, Self-Service Doggie Spa, Grooming, In Home Pet Sitting, Training, Pet Taxi, Off-leash Dog Park and more. We even have live webcams to watch your pets play while you're away! Visit our website or come by for a tour. It Ultimate Playground for Dogs and Cats.
History
Established in 2001
Pawtropolis owner Amanda Rodriguez began working and competing with dogs when she was 15. She dreamed of having a career that mixed with her passion for animals. While attending the University of Georgia she continued training dogs and even ran a home based pet sitting service. She graduated in May of 2001 and with the help of an amazing business plan she was able to open the doors to her dream in December of 2001. Renting at the time, Ms. Rodriguez knew that when her 5 year lease was up she would build her own facility. This happened in March of 2007 when the current Pawtropolis facility opened. She designed it from the ground up and was able to make it perfect for the services offered and an amazing playground for the animals. Ms. Rodriguez also consults new kennels and daycares as well as speaks at kennel conventions.
Meet the Business Owner: Amanda R.
Ms. Rodriguez is up to her ears in the animal industry. Not only does she own Pawtropolis but she also continues to compete with her dogs. She's earned over 12 combined titles with all the dogs she competes with and her experience ranges from basic obedience to agility to rally and even flyball. She also enjoys making a difference in the community and began her rescue program Helping Paws Rescue in July of 2002. She has rescued over 500 animals since the start of the program. Another passion is children. Ms. Rodriguez enjoys speaking at schools and educating children on how to be a responsible pet owner. Ms. Rodriguez sees everyday as a learning experience and admits that she's learned a bundle since the say she opened the doors to Pawtropolis. She now lets her knowledge help new doggie daycare owenrs strive to be the safest they can be.
