Wags & Whiskers - Shallotte, NC
5470 Main St, South Brunswick, NC 28470
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
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, Feline Distemper
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What Reviews Say
173 reviews analyzedWags & 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.
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Dog returned with bite/puncture wound on lip - staff claimed they didn't see anything despite it being their job to monitor pets
βWe are a single dog home so I know that it didn't happen hereβ¦ 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.β
Lack of transparency during boarding - no visibility into where dog was kept, no use of owner's bedding/toys
βI 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.β
Dogs extremely thirsty and needing immediate bathroom breaks after boarding - possible neglect of basic needs
βThey 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.β
Poor phone/customer service attitude(4 mentions)
βCompletely 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.β
Grooming quality inconsistency between groomers(2 mentions)
βThe 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.β
Communication issues during boarding - difficulty reaching staff for updates(2 mentions)
βI had to call for updates, which took forever to get a hold of anyone.β
Pricing/reservation disputes(2 mentions)
βWe 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.β
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
Pricing
Boarding
$35β$75/night
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