Dogwood Kennels and Cattery
1348 Buffalo Shoals Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
Overview
Dogwood Kennels and Cattery is a 14-acre boarding and daycare facility in Catawba, NC run by owner Robert Miller. They offer dog and cat boarding, dog daycare, grooming, and training services using only positive reinforcement methods. The facility features indoor kennels with large grassy fenced yards, pools, and separate play areas for different sized dogs.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo, Feline Distemper, Feline Leukemia
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What Reviews Say
87 reviews analyzedDogwood Kennels enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (82% are 5-star), with particular praise for staff kindness, dog happiness, and reasonable pricing. The facility is lauded for its patience with special needs and elderly dogs. However, there are notable concerns: one detailed 1-star review alleged severe cleanliness violations during a tour, two reviews reported dogs contracting kennel cough, and several mentioned communication difficulties. The owner actively responds to negative reviews, typically within a day, maintaining a professional tone while disputing allegations. The majority of customers are repeat visitors who specifically mention their dogs' excitement to return.
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Worth noting
Severe cleanliness violations reported during tour - dried blood on doors, feces-covered surfaces, dirty water buckets, unsanitary conditions
“Dried BLOOD on one of the doors... The kennel absolutely STUNK (yes kennels will smell of dog etc, but it smelt as feces were smeared and left on the walls for days)”
Dogs contracting kennel cough/illness while boarding
“We get her to the vet and are told she has kennel cough... I now have a very sick dog who has no appetite and very lethargic.”
Training program communication breakdown - customer felt ghosted after full payment
“I was ghosted after paying in full... I reached out to continue scheduling in late 2024 and got no response.”
Communication/responsiveness issues(4 mentions)
“The staff demonstrated extremely poor communication skills and consistently failed to return my calls.”
Dogs getting sick after boarding (kennel cough)(2 mentions)
“she was throwing up and coughing. We get her to the vet and are told she has kennel cough.”
Difficulty reaching staff/management(2 mentions)
“VERY hard (next to impossible) to get anyone to answer the phone or return calls or emails.”
Top Rated
4.5 stars from 91+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 91 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$40–$136/night
Daycare
$14–$28/day
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