Our 4 month old puppy stayed at Pawradise for 12 nights over December. She had the best time — play in the garden, walks in the park, naps and cuddles on the couch. We will definitely be booking again.
Kim Gordon
A home away from home
Trusted overnight home stays for small dogs in Cape Town
A calm, personal alternative to kennels. Pawradise is a trusted network of carefully selected home hosts in Pinelands, offering small dogs a safe, comfortable stay in a real home while their families are away.
Our network includes experienced dog carers and professional dog trainers, allowing us to match each dog with the home best suited to their personality, routine and needs.
Small dogs only · Carefully selected hosts · Secure home environments · Daily photo updates
- Meet & greet before the first stay
- Secure gardens & indoor sleeping
- Familiar routines maintained
- Personal Pawradise support throughout
The process
How a Pawradise stay works
From your first enquiry, we get to know your dog and match them with a Pawradise home where they can feel safe, comfortable and cared for.
Send us your dates
Tell us the dates you need an overnight stay or daycare, along with a little about your dog — their breed, age, routine, personality and any special requirements.
We match your dog
We recommend the Pawradise host best suited to your dog's personality, routine and needs, subject to availability.
Meet & greet
Before their first stay, you and your dog meet the host and visit the home. It gives everyone a chance to get comfortable and make sure it feels like the right fit.
Settle in & stay connected
Bring their food and favourite familiar items, and we'll take care of the rest. You'll receive regular photos and videos throughout their stay.
Testimonials
What owners say
A huge thank you, Ina, for providing our colleague's pup with a loving home for two months. Pawradise is a truly caring, trusted home from home for small breed fur babies.
Cindy Sarandis
Your team took wonderful care of our little pet, Tommy, and we truly appreciate the dedicated attention. Thank you for making Tommy's vacation a great one and we will see you again.
Graham Light
Ina took such good care of our nervous maltese puppy and helped her build confidence amongst the other little dogs. I highly recommend Pawradise.
Niki Groenewald
Our 4 month old puppy stayed at Pawradise for 12 nights over December. She had the best time — play in the garden, walks in the park, naps and cuddles on the couch. We will definitely be booking again.
Kim Gordon
A huge thank you, Ina, for providing our colleague's pup with a loving home for two months. Pawradise is a truly caring, trusted home from home for small breed fur babies.
Cindy Sarandis
Your team took wonderful care of our little pet, Tommy, and we truly appreciate the dedicated attention. Thank you for making Tommy's vacation a great one and we will see you again.
Graham Light
Ina took such good care of our nervous maltese puppy and helped her build confidence amongst the other little dogs. I highly recommend Pawradise.
Niki Groenewald
Pawradise gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Daily updates and photos meant the world to us. Our pup came home happy and relaxed.
Samantha Peters
We have used Pawradise several times and would not trust anyone else. The personal attention and genuine love for dogs is unmatched.
Mark and Lisa Venter
From the first enquiry to pick-up, everything was professional and warm. Our two small dogs were treated like family. Highly recommended!
Tanya Adams
A beautiful, calm environment for small dogs. Ina understood our senior dog's needs perfectly. We will definitely be back.
Rohan Isaacs
Pricing
Overnight stay rates
Simple, transparent rates per dog, per night. Longer stays receive a reduced nightly rate.
Overnight Stay
1–6 nightsR460/ night
Ideal for weekends away, short trips and occasional overnight stays.
EnquireExtended Stay
7–29 nightsR440/ night
Save R20 per night
A reduced nightly rate for holidays and longer trips away.
EnquireLong Stay
30+ nightsR420/ night
Save R40 per night
Our best nightly rate for extended travel and longer periods away.
EnquireStaying together?Second dogs from the same family receive 25% off their applicable nightly rate when staying together.
Stay timesDrop-off: by 8pm
Pick-up: by 10am the following morning
Daycare rates
Flexible, home-based daycare for small dogs. Choose occasional daycare or a weekly or monthly membership.
Weekly Membership
5 days / weekR1,300/ week
Save R100 per week
A guaranteed weekly place for dogs who attend regularly.
Book DaycareMonthly Membership
20 days / monthR4,800/ month
Save R800 per month
Our best value for consistent weekday daycare and routine.
Book DaycareOptional extras
Thoughtful add-ons that can be arranged before your dog’s stay or daycare day.
Extra photo & video updates
Receive extra photos and videos during your dog’s stay.
Bath before collection
A refreshing bath before your dog heads home.
Deluxe groom & wash
Full groom and wash for an extra pampered finish.
Professional keepsake photos
Beautiful, high-quality photos to treasure forever.
Training sessions (available with selected hosts)
One-on-one training sessions to support good habits.
Optional extras are available by prior arrangement and subject to availability.
Requirements
Before your dog's first stay
To help us keep Pawradise calm, safe and comfortable for every dog, we ask that the following requirements are met before daycare or an overnight stay.
Health requirements
- Up to date with core vaccinations, including Rabies, Distemper and Parvovirus
- On regular flea and tick prevention
- In good general health and free from contagious illness
- Deworming kept up to date
- Spayed or neutered before their stay
Suitability for Pawradise
- Small breeds only
- Comfortable in a small-group, home-based environment
- Sociable and non-aggressive towards people and other dogs
- A meet & greet may be recommended before a first stay
These requirements help us maintain a calm, safe and happy environment, and allow us to match each dog with the most suitable Pawradise home.
Enquiries
Check your dates
Tell us a little about your dog and the dates you need. We’ll check availability across our Pawradise host network and recommend the home best suited to your dog.
- Small dogs only
- Carefully matched homes
- Meet & greet before first stay
Solo founder care. Real connection. Happy dogs.
Good to know
Questions owners ask
Limited spaces available.
Send us your dates.
Tell us when you are away and we will let you know if we have room.
