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Ruff Housing Cary

1605 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513

4.6
373 Google reviews
Cage-freeLive webcamStaff overnightOutdoor yardMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Ruff Housing Cary is a premium dog and cat boarding facility located 8 miles from RDU Airport, offering dog boarding, cat boarding in their Catty Corner, dog daycare with enrichment-based activities, and professional grooming services. The facility features private bedrooms, indoor/outdoor play areas, live webcams for pet parents to monitor their pets, and requires a temperament test for daycare attendees. All dogs must have current Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccinations.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Dog-to-staff ratio: 5:1

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, FVRCP

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:After 9:30am
Checkout time:12pm
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge

Care & Play

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

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

What Reviews Say

361 reviews analyzed

Ruff Housing Cary enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (approximately 85% are 5-star) with particular praise for the caring staff, Amanda's exceptional grooming, clean facilities, and webcam access. However, significant concerns emerge around a kennel cough outbreak with alleged lack of notification, dogs receiving less playtime than advertised, and several concerning safety incidents. The facility shows strong customer loyalty with many repeat customers, though value for money scores lower due to pricing concerns and inconsistent service delivery. Owner responses are professional and timely, though some negative reviews went unanswered.

Cleanliness
4.8
Staff
4.7
Facility
4.6
Dog happiness
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Communication
3.8
Value
3.5
Safety
3.2

People love

Staff kindness and caring attitude(85)Amanda groomer excellence(28)Facility cleanliness(45)Webcam access for pet parents(38)Dog happiness and excitement(65)Report cards with pictures(32)

Staff shoutouts

Amanda(28 mentions)Alex(8 mentions)Chris(6 mentions)CJ(3 mentions)Erika(2 mentions)Anna(2 mentions)CynthiaDeii

Worth noting

Kennel cough outbreak with no customer notification

โ€œkennel cough (diagnosed at vet today) and when I contacted this facility about it and spoke with the GM, she acted like it was no big deal and that they spray the air claiming it is only airborn... they failed to notify dog owners that it was going around at the facilityโ€

Dog attacked by staff member's dog resulting in injury

โ€œone of the staff members dogs (not on a leash) came charging at us and attacked my dog leaving him with a hole in his shoulder which got infectedโ€

Dogs left in kennels for extended periods without playtime

โ€œthey only get a morning and afternoon session... it was common for them to only be outside for 30 minutes on perfectly sunshiney daysโ€

Staff spraying dogs in face with water bottle

โ€œshe would SPRAY THE DOGS IN THE FACE WITH WATER FROM HER FAN WATER BOTTLE... some of the dogs were very scared of thisโ€

Dog injured on premises with poor follow-up

โ€œMy dog sustained an injury over the weekend and I called to inquire... I received very flippant attitudesโ€

Playtime not matching advertised duration(8 mentions)

โ€œthey only get a morning and afternoon session... it was common for them to only be outside for 30 minutesโ€

Kennel cough outbreak handling(5 mentions)

โ€œthey failed to notify dog owners that it was going around at the facilityโ€

Communication issues and missed notifications(6 mentions)

โ€œNo notifications... Still paying for full day playโ€

Grooming quality and wait times(4 mentions)

โ€œWhy would anyone want their dog in a crate for over 7hrs just to get a haircut?โ€

Reservation system problems(4 mentions)

โ€œI can't tell you how many times I've been told we don't have a reservation for your pet on fileโ€

Owner replies to 78% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone142 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 373+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 373 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review score
4.2/ 5
Amenities8 of 14
Reviews373
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.142

Dog-to-staff ratio

5:1

Pricing

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