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Wescott Acres Pet Resort

6005 Wescott Rd #1408, Columbia, SC 29212

4.8
829 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardPool / water playSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Wescott Acres Luxury Pet Resort is a comprehensive dog boarding and daycare facility in Columbia, SC with over 20 years of experience. They offer luxury boarding suites, dog daycare, grooming, and training services with features including separate areas for small dogs under 15 pounds, swimming, outdoor play areas, and a trial day requirement for new daycare dogs.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
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

Policies & Details

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge β€” Nightly Peak Season surcharge

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates β€” Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food
Raw diet accommodated

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 6 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

700 reviews analyzed

Wescott Acres Pet Resort enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with a 5-star average, praised for exceptional staff who genuinely love animals, outstanding grooming (especially Carrie), and effective training programs (Leon). Dogs are described as excited to arrive and happy upon pickup. However, there are serious red flags including 2-3 incidents of dogs being attacked during daycare (one fatal), with allegations that dogs were left unattended and incompatible dogs were placed together. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and provides excellent communication via daily report cards. Long-term loyalty is evident with many customers using services for 10+ years. Value is generally considered good though some recent price increases have caused friction. The owner responds professionally to all reviews, including negative ones.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Communication
4.7
Facility
4.6
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Value
4.2
Safety
3.8

People love

Staff genuinely loves animals(85)Grooming quality (especially Carrie)(72)Dog happiness/excitement to return(65)Clean facility(45)Daily report cards and updates(42)Trainer Leon is exceptional(28)Long-term loyal customers (10+ years)(25)

Staff shoutouts

Carrie(48 mentions)Taylor(22 mentions)Leon(20 mentions)Jackson(12 mentions)Laura(11 mentions)Christina(9 mentions)McKenzie(7 mentions)Kelley(5 mentions)Tatum(4 mentions)Macie(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog died after being attacked by another dog during daycare - Golden Retriever in playgroup with Cane Corso (should never have happened)

β€œHe was attacked by another dog at daycare and according to the necropsy suffered for a long time before someone found him/decided to take him in for help. He was a golden retriever in a play group with a cane corso, a combination that should have never even happened.”

Dogs left in outside kennels in summer heat, overheating concerns

β€œWhen I came to pick them up, they had been put in an OUTSIDE kennel IN JUNE!!! They were panting like crazy from overheating. Had to call my vet to avoid heat stroke!!!”

Dog injured during boarding, owner avoided paying vet bills

β€œWhen arriving to pick up my dog he was injured... I was ensured the vet bills (Around $60) would be covered but after some time the owner dodged and ignored texts.”

Staff leaving dogs unattended for 15+ minutes during daycare

β€œAfter this incident we learned that staff leave the dogs unattended for at least 15 minutes at a time, because that is when this incident with our dog occurred.”

Pricing transparency and unexpected charges(4 mentions)

β€œWe were never told these services cost extra!!! We love our puppy so we didn't mind paying but the staff should've made us aware”

Phone responsiveness(4 mentions)

β€œThey just never answer the phone now. It's been like this for the past few months.”

Long drop-off lines wait times(3 mentions)

β€œI waited in a 30-minute car line to drop off my dog for a grooming appt was totally ridiculous!”

Organizational issues with reservations(3 mentions)

β€œPerson could not find my information in computer... 10 minute phone convo and back to square one to they couldn't find my account.”

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone187 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 829+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 829 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.5/ 5
Amenities12 of 14
Reviews829
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.187

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