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Winding Lane Kennels & Stables

161 Claw and Paw Ct, Aiken, SC 29803

4.7
21 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOnline booking

Overview

Winding Lane Kennels is a 55-acre boarding facility in Aiken, SC run by owner Kelli Hofstetter since 1999. They specialize in handling hard-to-handle, reactive, and behaviorally challenging dogs that other facilities may reject. The facility offers dog and cat boarding with individual exercise in a fenced courtyard, with 32 runs (13 large, 17 small) plus suites, and cat accommodations in a separate area called Meow Meadows.

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

Dog-to-staff ratio: 2:1

Max capacity: 32 dogs

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Parvo/Distemper, Bordatella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:8:30am-11:00am
Pick-up hours:3:30pm-5:30pm
Late pick-up fee:$100 after-hours fee
Billing method:Both days

Care & Play

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

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

21 reviews analyzed

Overwhelmingly positive reviews with 16 of 21 reviews giving 5 stars. Customers consistently praise Kelli and her staff for being caring, friendly, and attentive. Multiple long-term customers (10+ and 15+ years) highlight the facility as a trusted pet care option where pets are loved on and exercised daily. The only minor criticism is a single 3-star review with no text, and the lack of owner responses to any reviews.

Staff
4.8
Dog happiness
4.7
Facility
4.5
Value
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.3

People love

Caring/friendly staff(7)Long-term repeat customers(4)Dog exercise and attention(3)Cat boarding(2)Good value

Staff shoutouts

Kelli(3 mentions)

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities9 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.5

Max capacity

32 dogs

Dog-to-staff ratio

2:1

Pricing

Boarding

$33/night

Daycare

$25โ€“$100/day

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