Animal hospital · Raleigh, NC
Spring Forest Animal Hospital
★★★★½ 4.3 from 84 Google reviews · #56 of 63 in Raleigh by score
VeterinaryCat boardingDaycareBoardingGroomingVeterinary practice
8.8DogDnB Score
What Spring Forest Animal Hospital 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.
7 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 20 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“The vaccination requirements are: Canines- Rabies, DHLPP (this includes Leptospirosis), Bordetella, CIV (Canine Influenza Vaccine),and a fecal; Felines- Rabies, FVRCP, and a fecal.”springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“The vaccination requirements are: Canines- Rabies, DHLPP (this includes Leptospirosis), Bordetella, CIV (Canine Influenza Vaccine),and a fecal”springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
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 certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennelOutdoor play at least 12 times daily
Their words
“They have the opportunity to play in the fresh air at least 12 times per day and are given treats and belly rubs as part of their stay with us.”springforestanimalhospital.com/about-us/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“either with other dogs or with the staff depending upon their specific needs. They have the opportunity to play in the fresh air at least 12 times per day”springforestanimalhospital.com/about-us/
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our canine condos are designed to provide comfort and privacy, in a climate-controlled setting.”springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“Our staff will follow your routine feeding schedule and administer any medications upon request.”springforestanimalhospital.com/
FeedingHouse food by default
Their words
“If your pet is not currently eating Hill’s Science Diet Maintenance at home, we recommend that you bring his or her own food with you to avoid the possibility of vomiting or diarrhea that could result with an abrupt change in diet.”springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/
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
dog care ×8daycare ×7grooming ×4cat boarding ×2kennel ×2caring environment ×2x-ray ×2hospital team ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
77% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 18% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceAppointments recommended
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.