Premium pet boarding just 20 minutes from Seymour
202 Five-Star Reviews | NePoPo® Graduate | Woman & Veteran Owned
Limited to 15 dogs for personalized attention
Located just 20 minutes from Seymour on Tomotley Road, Paws & Applause provides a safe, comfortable home-away-from-home for your pets. As a woman and veteran-owned business with NePoPo® Graduate, we ensure your dogs and cats receive the highest quality care during their stay.
Climate-controlled rooms with cozy bedding, daily housekeeping, and calming music to ensure a restful stay.
Limited to 15 dogs maximum, ensuring personalized care and attention for each guest. No overcrowded kennels!
Secure facility with 24/7 supervision, separate play areas by size/temperament, and strict vaccine requirements.
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20 minutes
Via Chapman Highway
25 minutes
Via US-411 S
18 minutes
Via US-411 S
Address: 7337 Tomotley Road, Maryville, TN 37801 | Get Directions
Multiple pet discounts available
Bring your cat's favorite toys!
All pets must be current on rabies, DHPP (dogs), FVRCP (cats), and bordetella. Proof required at check-in.
Monthly flea and tick prevention required. We maintain a pest-free environment for all guests.
Pets should be in good health. We can administer medications but cannot accept contagious conditions.
Seymour's trusted choice for pet boarding - limited space available!
Drop-off/Pick-up Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-7PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday: CLOSED — our team recharges so your pet gets our best; boarding guests still receive 24/7 care
Outside hours available for $10 fee
Yes! Paws & Applause boards both dogs and cats. Dogs stay in our home-style suites at $55/night, while cats enjoy a quiet, separate area at $35/night. We're located at 7337 Tomotley Road in Maryville — about 20 minutes from Seymour via Chapman Highway. As a woman and veteran-owned business, we treat every pet like family.
Please bring current vaccination records (rabies, DHPP for dogs or FVRCP for cats, and bordetella), your pet's regular food, and any comfort items like a favorite blanket or toy. We can administer medications at no extra charge. Flea and tick prevention must also be current.
Our hours are Monday through Friday 7AM to 7PM and Saturday 9AM to 5PM. We are closed on Sundays. Outside-hours drop-off or pick-up is available for a $10 fee. The drive from Seymour is about 20 minutes via Chapman Highway — an easy, scenic route through Blount County.
Absolutely! Seymour is the gateway to the Smoky Mountains, and many families heading to or from the national park trust us for vacation boarding. We limit capacity to just 15 dogs for personalized attention, and we offer extended-stay discounts for trips of 7+ nights. Call us at (865) 300-5988 to reserve your spot.