West Chester Pet Resort
12021 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, VA 23831
Overview
West Chester Pet Resort is a luxury 5-acre pet boarding and daycare facility in Chester, VA featuring 52 indoor/outdoor canine suites plus 4 waterfront family suites, an off-leash fenced park with swimming pool, and an on-site veterinary hospital (Chester Animal Clinic). The facility offers both group and personal playtime, requires vaccinations including Bordetella every 6 months, and does not have overnight staff on site.
Amenities & Policies
Max capacity: 56 dogs
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, Fecal Test, Heartworm Test, Canine Influenza, Distemper, Rabies
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Cancellation & Deposits
Care & Play
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What Reviews Say
189 reviews analyzedWest Chester Pet Resort is highly regarded for its clean, high-end facilities and the convenience of an on-site veterinary clinic. While many long-term clients praise the passionate staff and the popular bone-shaped pool, there is significant friction regarding 'predatory' billing practices and poor phone communication. A small but serious number of negative reviews highlight hygiene issues and inconsistent temperament testing, suggesting a divide between the 'luxury' marketing and the actual execution of care for some pets.
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Hygiene/Neglect: Multiple reports of dogs returned covered in urine and feces.
“We were disgusted and horrified... it was soaked in urine and had feces all over it. Our dogs smelled like they were left to live in their own urine & feces the whole time.”
Health/Illness: Reports of respiratory illness (kennel cough) and lack of transparency regarding outbreaks.
“He contracted a respiratory illness there... The Resort knew about the possible outbreak for a week, but never contacted us.”
Pricing and Hidden Fees(12 mentions)
“They routinely quote services that haven’t occurred yet—like late pickups or medication administration—and say they’ll remove them 'if needed' at checkout.”
Communication and Phone Responsiveness(9 mentions)
“Getting in touch with workers over the phone was a hassle at times, causing us to call multiple times throughout the day before receiving an answer.”
Temperament Testing Delays(4 mentions)
“I was told each time... that he was 'beginning' temperament testing... But I was never told the results of that testing, not even on my final 'report'.”
Top Rated
4.5 stars from 197+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 197 reviews.
At a Glance
Max capacity
56 dogs
Pricing
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