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Chapel Hill Pet Retreat

Updated 2026-08-20 · 2,523 reviewed · 136 listed · Scored from 96 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(96) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Daycare & BoardingGrooming ServicesTraining ProgramsLive Webcam AccessPuppy ProgramsDog WalkerVeterinarianPet SitterCage-Free / Open PlayPickup & Drop-off
Chapel Hill Pet Retreat
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Grooming Services, Training Programs
Reviews
96

What recent reviews say

Dogs return home happy and tired, with owners reporting genuine enthusiasm each visit. Staff remember individual pets, respond quickly to emails, share photos, and handle medical needs and anxiety without hesitation. Multiple owners note their dogs have no stress on pickup.

Chapel Hill Pet Retreat offers daycare, boarding, grooming, and walks in a 12-hour open facility. Their flexibility extends to emergency same-day bookings and accommodating special care requests. Rates run $30 for full-day daycare or $50 nightly boarding for the first pet.

Praised for
  • staff attentive and caring
  • dogs visibly excited to attend
  • responsive communication
  • handles special needs well
  • flexible last-minute booking
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Best for: Working owners needing extended hours, pets with anxiety or medical needs, families seeking last-minute backup care.

Strengths

  • 12-hour daily availability
  • special-needs experience (seizures, anxiety)
  • rapid email responses and photo updates
  • emergency same-day bookings
  • dogs consistently eager to return

Worth knowing

  • Operates 12 hours daily
  • Sends daily boarding reports and photos via email
  • Staff called to check on dog after seizure incident
  • Immediate response to emergency last-minute bookings
  • Handles medication administration

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Dogs return home happy, tired, and eager to return; staff handle medical emergencies and anxiety.
Live Webcam Access
Staff email photos and updates during stays.
Pickup & Drop-off
Implied through pickup/drop-off location mentions, no specific reviews.
Grooming Services
Services listed on website; no specific review evidence.
Dog Walker
Nature walks mentioned; no specific review detail.
Pet Sitter
Medication administration offered; no specific review detail.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.73 average across the 111 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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88
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3
3
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1
5

Contact

Address
6416 Alexander Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-20

Opening hours

Monday
07:00-19:00
Tuesday
07:00-19:00
Wednesday
07:00-19:00
Thursday
07:00-19:00
Friday
07:00-19:00
Saturday
08:00-18:00
Sunday
15:00-17:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Dog day careLong term boardingPet groomingBathNail trim and clippingDesheddingBrush outCuddle buddy
Published prices
Full Day day care
$30.00
Half Day day care
$17.00
5 Day Daycare Pass (per additional pet)
$135.00
5 Day Daycare Pass
$145.00
10 Day Daycare Pass (per additional pet)
$260.00
10 Day Daycare Pass
$280.00

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

What time does Chapel Hill Pet Retreat open and close?
They operate 12 hours daily. Check their website or call for exact hours.
How much does full-day daycare cost?
Their website lists $30 for full-day daycare and $17 for half-day. Pass discounts are available for 5-, 10-, 15-day, and monthly commitments.
Do you share updates while my dog is boarding?
Yes, they email daily reports and photos during boarding stays.

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Last updated 2026-08-20