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2nd Home Pet Resort

3808 River Rd, Columbus, GA 31904

4.3
141 Google reviews
Cage-freeOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

2nd Home Pet Resort is a dog boarding and daycare facility located at 3808 River Road in Columbus, GA, founded in 2016 as an expansion of 2nd Avenue Animal Hospital. They offer cage-free daycare from 7 AM to 6 PM, overnight boarding for dogs of all sizes, and individual pet sitting for anxious dogs. The facility features climate-controlled indoor runs, a grassy backyard for exercise, and requires all dogs to be spayed/neutered if over 6 months old with current vaccinations.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies3+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Max capacity: 20 dogs

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Bordatella, DHLPPC, negative fecal, flea/tick prevention

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:By 12:00 noon
Checkout time:12pm
Billing method:Per night

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates โ€” Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food
Raw diet accommodated

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 6 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

What Reviews Say

141 reviews analyzed

2nd Home Pet Resort receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (majority 5-star) with customers praising the daily photo updates, report cards, friendly staff, and clean facility. However, a significant minority of reviews (approximately 10-15%) describe serious issues including dogs returning injured, soiled, or sick; communication breakdowns; and a perceived decline in quality. The owner actively responds to reviews, maintaining a professional tone. Long-term customers note a change in ownership may have affected service quality. The facility excels in dog happiness and staff friendliness but shows mixed results in cleanliness, communication consistency, and safety incidents.

Dog happiness
4.5
Staff
4.5
Facility
4.0
Drop-off / pickup
4.0
Cleanliness
3.5
Communication
3.5
Value
3.5
Safety
3.0

People love

Daily photos and report cards(25)Friendly, caring staff(30)Dogs love attending/returning happy(20)Clean, professional facility(10)Good for dogs of all sizes/breeds(8)

Staff shoutouts

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Worth noting

Dogs returned in soiled/neglected condition (urine-soaked, feces-covered)

โ€œHe had a poop and pee all over his butt and on the sides of his legs no one cared to notice and no one cared to do anything about itโ€

Dogs sustaining injuries while at facility

โ€œI noticed she had a gash on her right paw... they said nothing happened thereโ€

Dogs contracting kennel cough at facility

โ€œMY DOG CONTRACTED KENNEL COUGH FROM THIS FACILITY. WOULD NEVER RECOMMENDโ€

Dogs developing health issues (ear infections, rashes)

โ€œMy dog had TWO ear infections from the horrible cleaning they do I assumeโ€

Dogs not fed as promised

โ€œThey were supposed to eat around noon. I arrived at 5 p.m. to find out they still had not been fedโ€

Decline in quality after ownership change

โ€œI noticed change of ownership and it went down hillโ€

Dogs coming home dirty/soiled(3 mentions)

โ€œMy dog just turned 9 but he never in his life gone to bathroom on himself... I pick him up this last time he so soaking wetโ€

Lack of communication/photo updates(3 mentions)

โ€œYou used to get phone of your pet and report card can't tell you last time we got oneโ€

Staff unavailable or unprofessional(2 mentions)

โ€œSome of the staff there are so unprofessionalโ€

Billing/pricing issues(2 mentions)

โ€œWe were quoted $55 for grooming; however, when he picked up our dog, the final total was $86โ€

Owner replies to 85% of reviewsprofessional tone45 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.3/ 5
Review score
3.8/ 5
Amenities8 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.45

Max capacity

20 dogs

Min puppy age

3 months

Pricing

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