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Chapel Hill Pet Retreat

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 92 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(92) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Chapel Hill Pet Retreat
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Grooming Services, Training Programs
Reviews
92

What recent reviews say

Dogs leave tired and happy; owners consistently mention staff recognition and genuine attentiveness. Even anxious or newly-boarded dogs settle in well and return looking forward to the next visit.

Their website lists daycare, boarding, grooming, bath, nail care, deshedding, and medication admin. Pricing is transparent (daycare $30 full day, $17 half day; boarding $50 first pet nightly). Staff send photos during stays and work around owner schedules, which reviewers repeatedly credit as less stressful than alternatives.

Praised for
  • dogs excited to attend
  • responsive and caring staff
  • flexible scheduling and quick turnaround
  • safe, supervised play environment
  • emailed photos during stays
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Best for: Busy owners needing flexible weekday care for energetic or newly-socialized dogs.

Strengths

  • Dogs settle in quickly, even anxious ones
  • Staff sends emailed photos during stays
  • Flexible daytime hours and fast availability
  • Dogs noticeably tired and content after visits

Worth knowing

  • 12-hour daily operating window allows flexible work scheduling
  • Staff accommodate dogs with anxiety or special care needs
  • Emailed photos provided during boarding and daycare stays
  • Last-minute bookings honored with immediate response
  • Dogs of all ages (puppy to senior) accepted

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Dogs consistently return excited and tired; parents trust staff with anxious or newly-boarded pets.
Cage-Free / Open Play
Group play and supervised activity praised as providing mental stimulation and physical exercise.
Grooming Services
Website lists grooming services, but reviews do not directly discuss grooming quality or experience.
Live Webcam Access
Photo updates via email mentioned favorably by reviewers; no mention of live webcam access.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.74 average across the 88 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Address
6416 Alexander Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Last verified 2026-07-20

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

How late does daycare stay open?
Daycare is open 12 hours a day (their website states Chapel Hill Pet Retreat's hours; Google shows 7 days listed, but specific times are not in the provided data).
Can you board my dog with anxiety?
Yes. Reviewers report dogs with anxiety settling in well with no adjustment issues, and staff accommodate special care needs.
Will I get updates while my dog is boarded?
Yes. Staff send emailed photos during boarding and daycare stays.

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Last updated 2026-07-20