Paws At Play Youngsville
841 Bert Winston Rd, Youngsville, NC 27596
Overview
Paws At Play is a luxury dog boarding and daycare facility in Youngsville, NC offering enrichment-based care with spa services, training programs (Puppy Preschool and K9 Kindergarten), and multiple suite options including themed Destination Suites. The facility features air purification, outdoor play areas, and requires all standard vaccinations plus spay/neuter for pets over 6-12 months.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies (1 or 3 year), Distemper (1 or 3 year), Bordetella (every 6 months), Fecal (negative every 1 year)
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What Reviews Say
351 reviews analyzedPaws At Play Youngsville enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with the vast majority of customers giving 5-star ratings. The facility is praised for its caring staff, clean environment, excellent communication through daily photos and report cards, and the evident happiness of dogs who attend. However, there are significant red flags including serious incidents involving dog health issues (pancreatitis, fleas, kennel cough outbreaks, injuries), allegations of staff yelling at dogs, and a tragic case of a dog dying after boarding. Pricing communication and add-on fees generate some complaints. While the majority experience is positive, the severity of some negative incidents (including a potential negligence-related death) suggests potential oversight concerns that prospective customers should weigh carefully.
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Dog contracted pancreatitis and severe health issues while boarding; no proper medical logs maintained
“Paws at play does not know how to care for diabetic dogs. I had to take my dog to the vet. She came home with pancreatitis. She lost weight. There was no Log of how much insulin was given or food was eaten.”
Dog returned with fleas and bacterial infection; owner refused to take responsibility
“We boarded our dog here for 6 nights... The vet found evidence of fleas and a bacterial infection on his paw, elbow, and behind.”
Dog returned with kennel cough, limping, skin and eye irritation
“Our eldest dog was returned with kennel cough and our other dog was returned severely limping, has skin and eye irritation, and with awful dreads.”
Staff yelling at dogs causing fear and behavioral changes
“Caught one of the staff members yelling at my dog, while she coward on the floor. Wonder why my puppy was nipping at the staff!”
Dog returned with injuries: cut paws, hives, allergic reaction
“He came out limping... his paws were the reddest that I had ever seen and he had cuts on his paw pads... He had hives along his face and neck.”
Puppy left outside in extreme heat; no callback when requested
“He was left outside in the super heat all day on the gravel. It took two days for recovery. Also asked for a call if needed, NO CALL.”
Dog died after boarding stay; alleged negligence in monitoring health
“She had lost 4 pounds in 10 days... they had to carry her to the scale and practically had to carry her to my car and STILL never contacted the vet... I had to take my dog to the ER and sadly had to put her to sleep.”
Pricing and communication about price increases(5 mentions)
“At no point did I believe my 3 dogs were receiving substandard care... but this pricing information was poorly delivered and done so in a very passive aggressive manner.”
Kennel cough/illness outbreaks(5 mentions)
“Dogs got the flu while there over the summer. No care or assistance for the care or treatment.”
Add-on fees and increasing rates(4 mentions)
“Prices are getting high - lots of add on fees.”
Incomplete services (bath not done, nails not trimmed)(4 mentions)
“I paid for a bath and nail trims and his nails were not trimmed... this time again with kennel cough, no nail trim and clumps of hair sitting on his back from his 'bath'.”
Staff attitude and customer service issues(4 mentions)
“You will be met with eye rolls and attitude from the 20 something year old kids behind the desk.”
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Top Rated
4.6 stars from 366+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 366 reviews.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
2 months
Pricing
Boarding
$80–$119/night
Daycare
$50–$95/day
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