Pet boarding service · Raleigh, NC

Paws at Play of Raleigh

★★★★½ 4.6 from 349 Google reviews · #39 of 63 in Raleigh by score

BoardingCat boardingDaycareTrainingDedicated facility

9.2DogDnB Score

About

Paws At Play Boarding & Daycare offers luxury dog boarding, enrichment-focused daycare, puppy preschool, and professional bathing services across the Triangle. Our highly trained, CPR- and First Aid-certified team provides personalized care in a clean, structured, and low-stress environment. With small playgroups, individualized activities, spa-quality amenities, and advanced air purification, we create a safe and enriching experience for every pet. Your dog’s comfort, health, and happiness are

Description from the business’s public profile.

What Paws at Play of Raleigh publishes

We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.

5 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 22 not stated on the site.
Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
Rabies: 1 or 3 year vaccine Distemper: 1 or 3 year vaccine Bordetella: Every 6 months Fecal: Negative every 1 year ... *We highly recommend the annual Influenza vaccine.pawsatplay.com/luxury-dog-boarding
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
Bordetella: Every 6 months Fecal: Negative every 1 yearpawsatplay.com/luxury-dog-boarding
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
All female pets must be spayed if over 6 months of age. Males must be neutered if over 1 year Exceptions may be made for male dogs by managementpawsatplay.com/luxury-dog-boarding
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Operations
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
Our team is certified in Pet CPR and First Aid, trained in Dog Play Group Management, and committed to ongoing education to ensure the highest standards of care.pawsatplay.com/dog-daycare
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
With expansive outdoor space, engaging activities, and a team of highly skilled caregivers, we provide a luxury daycare experience that goes far beyond all-day play.pawsatplay.com/dog-daycare
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Customer quote on their site
They are very thorough in their report cards and offer many different interactive options for your dog to participate in.pawsatplay.com/
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-08. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.

What reviewers mention

friendly staff ×76dog daycare ×35report card ×24tired dogs ×6dog safety ×5daily photo updates ×4clean facility ×4socialization ×4

Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.

Rating breakdown

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83% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 8% gave 1–2 stars.

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking lotOn-site parking

Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.

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