I highly recommend, great spot with a friendly staff. Make sure to follow them on instagram @pawmsavondale to see pictures of all the dogs at the resort. You might even get to see a pic of your pup loving their time there read more

I've become a fan of Pawms. We've used their boarding services several times now, and gotten Echo a bath there a few times as well. He seems to love it and the staff there. When we've forgotten toys there, they've kept them and given them to us the next time - a huge plus in my books. They also will give your dog medicine there if he needs it, which is another added bonus, as well as tell you if they see anything wrong or abnormal with your dog. We already knew Echo was limping, but they made it a point to tell us, which I really appreciated. Maybe they'll open a branch in Trussville soon. I do wish they'd take more pictures and send more of their 'pawgress' reports. We rarely see Echo in any pictures, and he's never gotten one of the reports. Maybe one day... read more

We are driving cross country with our lab and needed a place for him to stay while we visited friends of ours. Everyone we worked with was wonderful! They helped me coordinate with my vet in NC so that we could easily come in to town and drop him off. The PAWMS team did so with fairly short notice (3 weeks) making sure we had a space so close to 4th of July. The team was very responsive in all forms of contact. I picked up a very happy pup this morning so I give this place 5 stars (and all four paws) . read more

Took care of all three of my senior dog's nail trims. The employees were very kind and took special care of my dog with arthritis. We will be returning! It's also very affordable- $13 per dog. read more

The Pawms Pet Resort - Avondale - Pet Training Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Our Murphy sure does LOVE Pawms Pet Resort! The original location(Vestavia) came highly recommended; however, this second location(Avondale) is much more convenient. It's located right downtown just minutes away from home/work. We were drawn to Pawms because they have weekend boarding and our vet's office does not. What a gem! He gets to run around all day with his friends( +more goldendoodles) and the staff is super friendly. Places like dog parks and doggy daycare facilities are lifesavers! People who don't have pets simply don't understand nor do they have reason to appreciate these smaller things that make life easier. It's an awesome feeling to know that your pet will be taken care of while you tend to whatever it is you need. I first like any good pet parent scoped out the comps when I heard this location was opening. I went to Avondale without my furry son and was amazed by the treatment I received and the detailed information Jeff Hardwick (owner) was able to offer....talk about red carpet service! He gave me the entire run down of the facility as well as pricing, grooming, big vs small dog info, veterinarian collaboration on-site, and the list goes on! Murphy's been to this location twice and proven to have a blast by the time we get home (he's exhausted). We're thankful for the convenient hours M-F 7am-6pm; Sat 9-1 of actual play time(although you can drop off at 7am and pick up by 2pm). They have individual runs as well as private rooms/luxury suites... all air conditioned. Double decker outdoor area and quite a view of the city! Our favorite part is the pawgress report at the end of the day. Often times if staff is able we'll receive an emailed report of Murphy's pawgress AND pictures of him playing(if they can catch him). We love these features and can definitely see this being a big advantage for our family. The affordability is manageable and a treat for our pup. It's so nice to have this option! Thanks Pawms & Jeff for impeccable service thus far and care towards our beloved furry family member. *check out the website for more details: Pawms.com read more

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I'm giving them a one star rating solely because they cut my dogs whiskers off when they groomed him. We will never be back here for our dog's grooming. read more

Take great care of Lucy, all employees well trained and love dogs. Clean facility and the dogs love playtime there.

Front desk is extremely rude. Never using them again. I've used them before and have always been greeted by a warm and friendly staff, but the reception today was terrible. read more

Murphy loves this place... And so do we! When we lived in Hoover, we started him out at the Hoover/Vestavia location. All the staff seemed to live him there as well. Now at this convenient downtown location (coming from Gardendale) he seems to be just as loved. Somebody at the desk remembered him by name 3-4 weeks after his initial visit. Daycare will run about $20-25 a day I believe but you can grab 5 day pass for $75. Days don't have to be consecutive either... They'll create a running tab. Also if they're staffed enough to do so, they can email you with a pic of your pup along with a PAWgress report! Telling you about how well they played, their demeanor and who their favorite playmates were for that day! We (Murphy included) love the Pawms and think you will too! read more

Finding a reliable and trustworthy place to leave your pet while on vacation can be very difficult and stressful. Look no further than The Pawms Pet Resort. I have boarded my dog Max here twice with no problems. Very friendly staff and all items I drop off with my dog are returned. My Max looks happy when I pick him up and that is the most important thing to me. read more

The location in Vestavia Hills is great! Our boxer, Moose, loves going to daycare and we love taking him here. He is always well taken care of and very happy and tired at the end of the day. The socialization is great for him because he loves other dogs. The staff is always informative, helpful and straight-forward. They love to see our dog come in and they remember him even though he doesn't go regularly. These are the most reasonable rates in town. read more

This place is great!!! The staff are very friendly and caring. The facilities are nice and clean. Prices are very reasonable for boarding or day care. Our new pup comes home worn out and so happy. So thankful they are in our neighborhood! read more

Always happy with the service and care shown our dog. You can tell all the people there really love dogs and it's not just a job to them. We really appreciate that and so does our dog. We know because anytime we ask him if he wants to go to The Pawms he goes nuts and runs to the door. Highly recommended! read more

My dogs love going to the Pawms for Daycare, and all the staff know them for when they board too. Everyone who works here very clearly loves dogs and my dogs always love them! Trust them 100% and have been very happy with their services for years. read more

The staff at Pawms are just incredible. Although I live across the street from a dog daycare downtown I drive to Avondale because The Pawms just cannot be beat for value, care, and service quality. The staff is very communicative about how my dog behaved and interacted with others, and my skittish dog now whines with excitement when she knows it's daycare day. They also offer grooming on-site and I have always been pleased with the results. I generally take my dog twice a week to daycare and get her groomed once a month (which as of this review is $26 for a wash, nail trim, and anal glands expressed-- a great value in my eyes). Can't wait for them to open a downtown location and hope it maintains the charm of the Avondale location. read more

I love The Pawms. They take great care of my little bud. They even did Christmas photos with Santa when we boarded over the holidays.

My husband and I live very close to the Pawms, so of course started taking our little ones there when they opened. The staff has always been very friendly on the numerous occasions when we have visited. Our smallest pup is known for being less than cooperative during baths and grooms, so we found some hidden tangles after a bath/brush out session, and they were nice enough to fix the problem when we brought her back in and give us a discount on our next visit. We haven't used them for daycare or boarding, but the dogs we see in their rooms watching TV when we go to drop off or pick up seem to look pretty happy, so it must be run pretty well also. read more

Today was our first day using the pick up/drop off service. The 2 people we spoke to were very professional. They showed up on time and dropped off on time as well! Our 3 dogs look great and are happy as they can be. We have two disheveled golden retrievers and one short hair mutt. We will use again! read more

My dog loves the Pawms and its employees! I feel comfortable taking her for daycare and boarding, and have also used the groomer there. My dog gets so excited when we walk in the front door, so I know she has fun and is well taken care of. read more

The Pawms is THE BEST place for daycare and boarding. They truly care about your dog, and Luna loves this place! She jumps out of the car and goes straight inside. Highly recommend this place for short or long-term boarding. read more

Currently go to the Vestavia location but switching over next week. I love this company. I have had nothing but good experiences. They take the time to know my dog and what she enjoys. I love the daily photos. Literally is the highlight of my day to see her interacting with dogs and staff. I've boarded/used day care at multiple other places in town and I will be sticking with Pawms. Overall amazing, friendly, caring staff who love my dog as their own even if they only see her once a week. read more

We love the pawms!!! At first we just used them for day care but then we loved them so much we tried their boarding, then we loved that so much we tried their grooming!!! We now also use their veterinary services. Everything has been so well done and the staff really love and care for the animals. It is a one stop shop for all of our pet needs. Our dogs stayed at the pawms for over two weeks as we had a lengthy home repair.and they came back happy and healthy. They played all day in their wonderful daycare. I am so grateful to the pawms and all their staff. They truly have earned our business for a lifetime. read more

Just had my Shih Tzu groomed at the Avondale location. He is not easy to groom. These guys were AWESOME! Staff is very friendly and the place was immaculate. Can't say enough good things about this place. My dog was in and out in about an hour. Love this place. read more

To say we are impressed by The Pawms is an understatement! We have never boarded our dogs... we have 3 large dogs that we absolutely LOVE! A friend convinced us to try them for a Christmas trip we were planning. We are so grateful! Our dogs were happy, well taken care of and they went to doggy daycare everyday (which they posted pictures of on their Instagram page). Will definitely use them again and recommend to all of my friends. Thank you Pawms for giving our dogs a great "doggy vacation" while we enjoyed our vacation!!!! Max, Lucy and Belle are currently crashed! We used the new Vestavia Hills location. read more

First time using a doggy day care but this was no hassle, people were friendly, and at a reasonable price. They remember me and my dogs, and my dogs always seem happy when I pick them up (unlike when I leave them at the vet, etc). I'll definitely be using again! read more

I adore this dog daycare. They knew Albus by name the second time I took him in. The staff are awesome - all really sweet and they all like Alby and treat him so well. I've been traveling frequently and Albus loves staying here. I am always confident this team will take care of him and make him feel safe and at home. The suites are awesome! read more

I have taken my dog for boarding and daycare at the vestavia location. The first couple of times it was fine, but I took him on Monday and it was the worst experience ever. My dog is highly allergic to poultry so I brought him his own food labeled, his own bowl, and his own bed and blankets as well as toys. I gave them instructions on everything at drop off. The lady at the front wrote everything down so I expected everything to be done right. When I took him home I realized he had red bumps all over his mouth so I immediately looked in his bag to make sure the had used everything I brought him. To my surprise everything was still packed the way I had packed it. So I called and they told me the food they fed him was really good for dogs, but it did have chicken. At this point I was getting so upset. They told me they will let the manager know and he would call me back. He didn't call so I called and spoke to him. By the time I called he knew exactly what was going on and told me that they hadn't fed him the wrong food, that instead they hadn't fed him at all. His words were he was "overlooked" at feeding time. (Which I didn't believe, because I saw the red bumps all over him) When I asked the manager how they "overlooked" a dog at feeding time all he could say was he didn't know. So my poor dog spent all Monday and Tuesday and half of Wednesday with diarrhea and lots of itching. To say I am disappointed is an understatement.... we will definitely go elsewhere next time. read more

Had our three dogs groomed at the Vestavia location today. Terry did an amazing job. Best cuts our dogs have ever had! Will definitely use The Pawms and Terry for all our future grooming needs. read more

I love this place and so does my pup Luna! Their rates are reasonable, online scheduling is east, facility is clean. Luna is happy to go in and play with her friends and I know she is well taken care of while there. She comes home tired and happy after a day of playing. Luna also has had a bath and fur trimming with them and they did an awesome job! read more