Your Pet’s Home Away from Home
Paws Awhile Pet Motel is one of Northern Virginia’s best full-service, dog, cat and animal care boarding and daycare facilities. Paws Awhile was purchased in November 1998 by Mother Eirene and Mother Raphaela, two Orthodox Christian nuns. With a special calling for giving love to all the pets in their care, the Sisters and the entire team offer the very best in compassionate, top-quality care.
Paws Awhile is located on 24 beautiful acres in Warrenton, Virginia. Paws Awhile’s entire team offers the ultimate in personal care and individual attention to every dog and cat who stays at Paws Awhile. Every team member is committed to caring for each pet as though they were part of their own family. It is a privilege and responsibility they take very seriously.
With attention to the highest level of care for each and every four-legged family member’s health, safety and well-being, you can relax and trust that your fur babies are in the very best of hands!
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Pup of the Week:
MISHO
July 5, 2026
Name: Misho
Breed: Naturalized Patriot
Age: 7 2/3 years young
Favorite Activities: Making friends wherever I go, singing with my sibs when they play their instruments, playing with my canine pals, and proudly proclaiming my new homeland in my stars & stripes bandana!
Best Qualities: Some dogs charge right in… I prefer diplomacy. I believe in good manners, sharing the spotlight, and proving that kindness is always in style.
My Best Friends: My Dad, my adopted family, dogs who play nicely, and anyone wanting to celebrate freedom with friendship and wagging tails!
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