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RDU Pet Resort

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 201 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(201) 77 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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RDU Pet Resort
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Training Programs, Puppy Programs
Reviews
201

What recent reviews say

Most visitors report dogs arriving excited and leaving happy, with staff praised as friendly and responsive. A small but serious set of reviews from three years ago describe confinement practices, tiny enclosures, and financial surprises, though more recent reviews do not repeat these concerns.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • dogs leave happy and tired
  • on-site vet convenient for emergencies
  • accommodates individual dog needs
  • good value for price
Watch-outs
  • dogs kept in crates for extended periods
  • tiny runs and suites
  • lack of transparency on fees
  • sudden cancellation without notice
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Best for: Dogs whose owners need emergency vet access during boarding, dogs with social preferences (size-matched play groups).
Think twice if: Those concerned about confinement practices and enclosure size should clarify facility details before booking.

Strengths

  • on-site vet for emergencies
  • staff tailor play groups to individual dogs
  • dogs consistently return excited
  • quick response to last-minute bookings

Worth knowing

  • On-site vet clinic treated a dog that fell ill during boarding
  • Staff member Danielle noted for one-on-one attention with anxious dogs
  • Grooming praised for senior dogs (11-year-old Golden Retriever)
  • Staff customize play group assignments by dog size and temperament

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Dogs return excited and happy; staff responsive and accommodating.
Grooming Services
High-quality grooming for older dogs noted in one review.
Veterinarian
On-site vet resolved emergency during boarding quickly.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.74 average across the 88 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 75
Review volume 100
Review recency 72
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
14
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2
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11

Contact

Address
8604 Jersey Ct, Raleigh, NC 27617
Open in Google Maps

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
08:00-16:00
Sunday
16:00-18:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
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Common questions

What happens if my dog gets sick while boarded here?
They have a veterinary clinic on-site that can treat emergencies immediately, without needing to transfer your dog elsewhere.
Do they customize play groups for my dog?
Yes. Staff tailor play partners by size and preference; one reviewer's small terrier was matched with larger dogs per his owner's request.

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Last updated 2026-07-20