It is sad to have two lab's having all shots and very healthy to have them return sick and throwing up for two weeks.... do they clean? I don't think that they do. I will not be going back. Even the Vet told me not to bring them into there lobby due to spreading what ever they got. Kevin Wright read more

Have used tons of times. Highly recommend. I have two dog escape artists and they make sure they're safe until I get back.

We've been taking our dogs to Catawba County Kennel for many years have always been happy with our treatment, but we can't say enough nice things about how you've helped our previously high-strung aussie Harper! She's always been comfortable with CCK but this visit to a whole new level! When I pick her up I always ask if Harper did ok bc she's usually very nervous outside the family unit, but I never expected how happy and acclimated she'd be. When I walked in The staff were joking how chill she was and how she was playing happily with several new four legged friends! (anotherFIRST for Harper!) All I can say is the ladies at Catwaba Country Kennel are Miracle Workers! My most sincere thanks to CCK! read more

Having come from Chicago and moving here we were concerned about finding a top notch kennel for my 2 german shepherds. THIS is the place. They are really on top of things they are connected with a vet, just in case your pet needs medical attention. They were referred by Hanging Rock Vet. We have been extremely pleased and will continue to use them. They also doing excellent grooming. We came from the Chicago kennel club to Catawba Country kennel. Great job, highly recommend them! read more

So after our harrowing experience at Flying Fur (feel free to read that review...), Catawba was recommended to us by Hilltop, who didn't have space for our puppy that weekend. I called Catawba and talked to Susan who said they had openings that weekend and, since she could tell I was a little anxious about leaving our puppy for the first time, offered to have me come in for a tour prior to dropping our puppy off. Since Catawba had been recommended by another kennel, I declined the pre-tour and made an appointment. She asked me to bring all of our puppy's vaccination records, his food, bedding and even toys that he likes to play with, which made me feel like he was definitely going to feel more at home. As soon as we walked in on Friday morning, Susan and Bronn, the manager, were in the waiting room and saying my puppy's name. "He's here! Welcome (my dog's name)!" They were petting him and showing him attention. He loved it. Susan looked through everything I had brought and I was able to tell her about his feeding schedule and his eye drops, all that good stuff. She also gave me a tour of the kennel room and the outdoor space, which put my anxieties at ease. As I was saying my goodbyes to our pup, another dog came in and he started playing, basically saying, "Peace out, Mom, I'm good here." Another good sign. While we were away, Susan sent us texts with pictures of our puppy in his kennel, getting a bath and barking at the goats that live next door. Getting those texts and knowing that he was having fun definitely made it easier to relax during the weekend. Another perk: when I picked him up, it was only $60 for two nights, a bath and nail clipping. While this place is a little bit off the beaten path, the drive out there is beautiful and it's well worth it! We will definitely be back. read more

Have used catawba kennels multiple times (at least 5 times) in the last few months. They were referred to me by a coworker after multiple disasters with other kennels. I can barely contain my 1 year old giant puppy when we pull in the drive way, her tail starts wagging and trying to get her to calm down before we go in is difficult. My puppy loves Bron and Susan and seems to forget me when she sees them. Unlike the other kennels in roanoke, I had to drag or carry her in the door- now she pulls me in through the door to the waiting area. I do take my own food, plus medicine and toothbrush toothpaste for my puppy and they have always administered her meds and brushed her teeth. The prices are reasonable and the grooming is awesome! She usually stays show ready for about a week. She tends to not want to play in the mud or dig after a bath. I have also called, texted and they have repsonded efficiently and quickly. They have also been great to accomodate my late or early arrivals/drop offs due to flt times or out of town energencies. Would definately recommend them to anyone. They are worth the drive... And the scenari is amazing (compared to detroit michigan) read more

This place is horrible, we boarded our dog here for about 7 days after being recommended by a relative. When we went to pick our dog up he smelled horrible and his white fur was all discolored from whatever filth lies behind the doors of this facility. We had brought a bed for him, treats and toys for his stay. When we got the bed back it was covered in urine and torn up, we threw it in the garbage at the facility (who hands someone back a pissed on bed to put in their car?). Our dog has never peed on his bed and has been house trained since we got him 2 years ago. If they have their own cages, then what made him pee on his own bed, I don't even want to think about it. Our dog was visibly shaking and nervous when we picked him up. He has thrown up three times since we've been home and still seems nervous and jumpy. NEVER AGAIN. I will be calling the Canine Health board to investigate this facility immediately. I don't understand the 5 star reviews here????? read more

Bottom line: Look elsewhere. We took our 7 month old puppy here. He stayed for 4 days. First of all, no one showed us around the facility and no one offered to show us around. Through the door, I caught a glimpse of where the dogs stay, and it did not seem cozy or comfortable at all. The cages were cramped and it seemed very chaotic. Second, on the site it clearly states that they offer texts to let you know how your pet is doing throughout the day. When we mentioned that we would like the texts, the owner/manager told us that that wasn't the best for THEM and that we should just email her to see how he was doing. WELL, we emailed her after the first day and got a short response. The second day, we emailed again and NO RESPONSE. The third day we emailed again and NO RESPONSE. So finally we called and asked how our puppy was. The only response we got was, "he's fine." Lastly, we were running late to pick him up. We called 3 hours ahead of time to let them know, and they told us that we wouldn't be able to pick him up. We called again and asked if we could get him if we were only 45 minutes late, and after pleading with them, they said "okay, 6:45 but not a minute later." Overall, they were rude and didn't seem to care about the pets or the customers. Never returning there again. read more