Paw Pad

Specialties

The Paw Pad is a state-​of-​the-​art dog hotel (also available for cats) is upscaled, unique and one of a kind. We opened up for business in November of 2009 and was born because of a necessary to find a sustainable form financial support for our dog rescue mission, Praying for Paws, Inc. Which is a 501c3 dog rescue organization that provides care to homeless dogs in Henry County.

Carol Kelly found a unique boarding facility, Ruffin it Resorts in Madison, Wisconsin touted as the best Dog hotel in the nation. So Carol and her staff went to Ruffin It to learn fine boarding, the operations, policies and procedures. The Paw Pad is run just like a hotel with check ins after 1pm, checkouts before 11am, room services and more. Guests can even be viewed by their owners via doggy cam in their luxury suites. We cater to all your dog’s needs no matter what they may be.

Our staff is carefully chosen and trained to make sure to keep your pet as comfortable as possible. They make sure their suites are clean, dry and always have fresh water. All of our hotel guests receive two hours of playtime in out outside/​inside daycare yards. Feeding is in order with instructions from the parents using their own food & treats. We can also give medications that are required.

We are unique in so many ways including being green. We use Geo thermal heating and air conditioning which is a first in canine care. It helps clean and hydrate outside plants, sidewalks & canine turf…

History

Established in 2009.

The Paw Pad is a state of the art dog hotel. Our mission is to provide the finest canine care each and every stay. While staying at the Paw Pad, our guests will be safe, have fun playing with other dogs, enjoy the comforts of home and be loved and treated with best practices in canine quartering.

Meet the Business Owner

Carol K.

Business Owner

Not wanting to be a «me too» type of facility, owner, Carol Kelly,(also known as Top Dog) found a one of a kind boarding facility that had received numerous awards for Best of Care, best practices, and touted as the best dog hotel in the nation. This facility is Ruffin It Resort in Madison, Wisconsin. Carol and her staff drove to Madison and spent weeks there learning how to run a fine boarding facility that offered amenities not usually seen in the Atlanta area.