Dog day care center · Philadelphia, PA
Em's PAWSS
★★★★★ 5.0 from 14 Google reviews · #8 of 29 in Philadelphia by score
DaycareBoardingPet sittingDedicated facility
9.5DogDnB Score
What Em's PAWSS publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
12 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 15 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All pets must have current vet health record with up to date vaccination status for: Rabies, DHPP & Bordetella or Titers.”www.emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Records must also indicate current negative fecal test + proof of current flea/tick preventative.”www.emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“Does my pet have to be spayed/neutered? Yes. All pets must be altered by 1 year of age.”www.emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Is a trial daycare required? Yes. This gives us the opportunity to evaluate your pet to determine if we are a good fit for them and can accommodate their needs. (All pets must pass their trial day evaluation/temperament test to be accepted.)”www.emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All pets must have current vet health record with up to date vaccination status for: Rabies, DHPP & Bordetella or Titers. Records must also indicate current negative fecal test + proof of current flea/tick preventative.”www.emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Operations
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationFear Free certified
Their words
“OUR PROMISE Nurse Owned & Family Operated Licensed & Insured CPR & Fear Free Certified”www.emspawss.com/
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“Will dogs be separated by size? Yes. Pet's will be separated in 2 groups for both play areas (inside & outside) by pounds. (Group 1: 5 - 25 LBS) & (Group 2: 25 - 40 LBS) They will also be seperated by personality/temperment & play styles”www.emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingFree roam
Their words
“Em's PAWSS offers All Inclusive Free-Roam Boutique Homestyle daycare and boarding with unique complimentary perks such as homemade treats & meals, end of stay baths for boarding & more.”www.emspawss.com/homestyle-pet-care-about
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“Doggy pool's Splash pad Sprinkler Sand pit Tree tug Scent Wall Sound Therapy”www.emspawss.com/dog-daycare-in-philadelphia
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Photos & Daily Report Card Included Full Day M - F (8 AM - 5 PM)”www.emspawss.com/dog-daycare-in-philadelphia
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“we do not accept medical conditions requiring IV/Injection meds or any other special treatments. We do however allow conditions requiring oral pills/liquids; ear/eye drops & topical creams. Medications are administered at no extra charge.”www.emspawss.com/faq-client-questions
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Download Our Time To Pet Client Portal App APPLE ANDROID”www.emspawss.com/
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-09. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
picture updates ×5trustworthy ×4love for animals ×3animal care ×3daycare owner ×2feeding ×2best care ×2caregiver ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
100% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 0% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedFree street parking
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.