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Wags & Whiskers - Shallotte, NC

5470 Main St, South Brunswick, NC 28470

4.6
174 Google reviews
GroomingOnline booking

Overview

Wags & Whiskers is a pet care facility in Shallotte, NC operating since 1995. They offer dog and cat boarding, doggie daycare/playcare, and grooming services. Boarding rates are $35/night for one dog with multi-dog discounts available, and they require current vaccinations including Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella for dogs.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
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

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

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Checkout time:11:59am
Billing method:Per night

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Separate play for intact

Extras

Multi-dog discount β€” Two dogs in same room: $65; Three dogs in same room: $75

What Reviews Say

173 reviews analyzed

Wags & Whiskers is overwhelmingly beloved by the Shallotte community with approximately 80% 5-star reviews. The facility excels in grooming quality, with staff like Christine, Samantha, and Tina receiving specific praise for their skill with dogs (including difficult breeds like poodles and Great Pyrenees). The cat boarding area is notably excellent - separate, quiet, and clean with actual rooms rather than cages. However, there are concerning red flags: one dog returned with an unexplained bite wound, another was extremely thirsty suggesting neglect, and multiple complaints about rude phone interactions. The main weaknesses are inconsistent grooming quality between different groomers and occasional communication breakdowns during boarding stays. Most reviewers are repeat customers who appreciate the caring staff and fair pricing.

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

People love

Exceptional staff kindness and genuine love for animals(45)High-quality grooming results(35)Clean facility(20)Great for cats - separate quiet area, rooms not cages(5)Reasonable pricing(15)Helpful pet supply store on-site(10)

Staff shoutouts

RachelJackieChristine(2 mentions)LeighannaKaylynKatieNoahSamantha(2 mentions)JeanaTinaGill

Worth noting

Dog returned with bite/puncture wound on lip - staff claimed they didn't see anything despite it being their job to monitor pets

β€œWe are a single dog home so I know that it didn't happen here… He was supposed to be bathed, which I paid for but he stunk when I picked him up and had to be bathed when we got home.”

Lack of transparency during boarding - no visibility into where dog was kept, no use of owner's bedding/toys

β€œI saw none of this here.. I have no idea where he was, they didnt from what I could tell use any of his bedding or toys that I brought.”

Dogs extremely thirsty and needing immediate bathroom breaks after boarding - possible neglect of basic needs

β€œThey were extremely thirsty when we brought them home, to the point of drinking from puddles and emptying their water bowl as soon as they got home.”

Poor phone/customer service attitude(4 mentions)

β€œCompletely rude and unprofessional. Hung up on me and when I called back all I got was attitude, a young lady speaking over me, and a sarcastic 'have a great day' before hanging up again.”

Grooming quality inconsistency between groomers(2 mentions)

β€œThe first time I had my Toy Poodle, Remi groomed here it was fantastic. Last two times was from a different girl and not been impressed at all.”

Communication issues during boarding - difficulty reaching staff for updates(2 mentions)

β€œI had to call for updates, which took forever to get a hold of anyone.”

Pricing/reservation disputes(2 mentions)

β€œWe were told they could not accommodate us at that time since their records showed we were dropping our cat off at 9 am... it would be an extra $25.00 for early drop off fee.”

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 174+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 174 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review score
4.2/ 5
Amenities2 of 14
Reviews174
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.52

Pricing

Boarding

$35–$75/night

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