Play Paws & Claws : Pet Resort Online

Paws & Claws: Pet Resort came out for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, published by THQ. It was one of those many life sim and pet care titles that found a comfortable home on the handheld, offering a quieter, more methodical alternative to the platformers and RPGs dominating the system at the time.

You take on the role of a young entrepreneur running a pet boarding facility. Your main goal is to grow your business from a simple setup into a full service resort by earning money and expanding your facilities. Core gameplay involves direct interaction with the animals: you feed them, brush them, play fetch, and clean up after them to keep their happiness meters high. You can also take dogs for walks or ride horses through small, contained outdoor areas, though these activities are gated behind maintaining the animal's mood and cleanliness. The pacing is slow and repetitive, focused on daily routines rather than urgent challenges. It feels like a calm, almost meditative series of small tasks, where success is measured by one happy pet at a time.