The Fetching Post
579 Barbee St, Zebulon, NC 27597
Overview
The Fetching Post is a family-owned pet care facility serving the Zebulon, NC area for over 25 years. They offer boarding, dog daycare, grooming, pet sitting, and pet taxi services, welcoming dogs and cats of all breeds. The facility provides webcam access for owners to monitor their pets and requires specific vaccinations including rabies, distemper, bordetella, and canine influenza.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper (DHLPP, DHPP, DHLPPC), Bordetella, Canine Influenza (H3N2 & H3N8)
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What Reviews Say
366 reviews analyzedThe Fetching Post is an exceptional dog boarding and daycare facility with an overwhelmingly positive reputation - 95%+ of reviews are 5-star. The staff is consistently praised for genuinely loving dogs, maintaining immaculate facilities, and providing excellent communication through cameras and daily updates. While there are a handful of concerning reviews about grooming inconsistencies and occasional staff attitude issues, the vast majority of customers are loyal long-term patrons who trust this facility with their pets for years. The owner Amy appears personally invested in customer satisfaction and responds warmly to reviews. This is a top-tier facility that truly treats pets like family.
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Grooming quality inconsistency - nicks, uneven cuts, incomplete services
โI noticed that she had several nicks near her leg. this was never mentioned at pick up!โ
Communication failures - not informing owners of issues with their pets
โshe told me they were fine (but didn't even ask what my dogs names were???)...WHY DIDN'T YOU MENTION THAT TO ME ON THE PHONE WHEN I CALLED AND ASKED ABOUT THEM?โ
Staff attitude problems - rude front desk behavior
โthe ladies up front are extremely rude & get mad when you call and check on your dog!!!!โ
Care issues - dog came home smelling of urine, missing bed, food mismanagement
โMy dog smelled like urine, and his dog bed was missing...my dog had run out of food...they had gone through over 20 pounds of food in less than three days.โ
Too many dogs - overwhelming environment
โToo many dogs. You can't even hear yourself talk. My dogs were scared and my Shepard had a cut on his nose.โ
Grooming inconsistency(4 mentions)
โThe second visit to the groomer was a big let down...his ears were dirty, his nails had not been done and his coat was full of loose hair.โ
Staff communication issues(3 mentions)
โThere are a few who have very sassy mouths. Employee E is one of them.โ
Shot record confusion
โthey told me that he doesn't have the influenza shot...they couldn't take my dog. Even though he was there three days before getting groomed and this was never an issue.โ
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