Pet Boarding in New York: what to know
Boarding hosts in the city often live in apartments too, so check each profile for space, other pets and how many walks a day are included before you book.
Getting around New York with a pet
On the subway and city buses, pets generally have to travel in a closed carrier or bag (service animals excepted), which rules out most medium and large dogs. A pet taxi is the easy way to reach a vet across town, a groomer or JFK, LaGuardia or Newark for a flight.
Weather and seasons in New York
New York summers are hot and humid, with July and August often around 30°C (high 80s °F) or more, and asphalt in direct sun gets far hotter than the air. Winters bring freezing days, snow and slush, and the salt and de-icers spread on sidewalks can crack and sting paw pads.
Before you book
Check each host's profile for space, other pets and whether they accept cats or puppies, and pack your pet's usual food for the stay.
Keep your pet's vaccinations and any local registration up to date and carry the records — providers may ask to see them before the first booking.
Pet Boarding in New York — FAQ
Is pet boarding available in New York?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including New York. Because it's a marketplace, the boarding hosts you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does pet boarding cost in New York?
Boarding hosts in New York set their own prices, so you see each provider's rate in the app before you book. At checkout OnlyPaw adds a service fee of 10% of the service price, with a minimum of USD 2 and a maximum of USD 20 (or the equivalent in your local currency), shown before you pay. Your payment is held and only released to the provider after the service is completed.
How are providers vetted?
Every provider submits a government ID and a selfie, passes a knowledge test with a 70% pass mark and uploads service-specific documents — home photos for sitting and boarding, driving licence and vehicle registration for pet taxi, certificates for grooming and training — before the OnlyPaw team approves them.
What if I need to cancel?
Each provider uses one of three cancellation policies. Under the default moderate policy you get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start, 50% if you cancel at least 2 hours before, and nothing in the last 2 hours. The flexible policy refunds in full up to 2 hours before the start; the strict policy refunds in full from 48 hours and 50% from 24 hours before.
What happens in an emergency?
Every active booking has an SOS button in the app. It alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away. If your pet needs urgent medical care, contact a vet or emergency clinic first.
