🐾 OnlyPaw
🏠 Pet Boarding

Pet boarding that treats your pet like family

Overnight stays in fully-verified home environments. Every boarding host submits 3–5 photos of their home, plus government ID and knowledge test. Daily photo updates keep you calm.

★★★★★Verified providers — ID + selfie + knowledge test
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Home environment verified

3–5 photos of the actual boarding home reviewed before approval.

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Government ID + selfie match

Every host verified against a real photo ID.

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Cat / dog / puppy friendly filters

Filter by species, breed size, and puppy acceptance.

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Daily photo check-ins

Multiple photos per day. See your pet is happy.

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Stripe-escrow payment

Funds released only after you confirm pickup.

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24/7 emergency button

One tap alerts OnlyPaw support instantly.

How pet boarding works on OnlyPaw

From signup to your first booking in under 60 seconds.

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    Search by dates + your pet's species

    Filter by yard access, separate room, or specific breed size.

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    Chat with hosts before booking

    Ask questions, see the environment, share your pet's routine.

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    Book and pay in-app

    Stripe holds the payment. Host is confirmed.

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    Drop off, get photos, pick up happy

    Daily photos and updates. Confirm on pickup to release funds.

Pet Boarding — frequently asked

Is home boarding safer than kennel boarding?

Home boarding is typically less stressful because pets stay in a house with human company, not a cage. OnlyPaw further reduces risk by requiring host home photos, host ID verification, capacity limits per host, and a service-specific safety knowledge test before approval.

Can I board multiple pets together?

Yes, if the host explicitly accepts multi-pet stays. Their profile shows exact species, count, and any breed restrictions upfront.

What happens if my pet gets sick during boarding?

The host contacts you immediately via in-app chat and, if urgent, uses the Emergency button which alerts OnlyPaw support. Basic vet visit costs are covered by booking insurance up to the stated limit.

How much does pet boarding cost on OnlyPaw?

Hosts set their own nightly rate in local currency. Prices vary by market — typical range is USD 25–80 per night depending on city, species, and host reputation.

Can I cancel a boarding booking?

Yes. Cancellations more than 24 hours before check-in receive a full refund minus payment-processing fees. Within 24 hours, cancellations receive a partial refund per our cancellation policy.

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Offer pet boarding on OnlyPaw

Set your own prices and hours. We handle bookings, payments, and customer support. You focus on the pets.

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