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    Suite Paws

    3.2 (57 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Dog daycare

    Dog walking

    Pet boarding

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    Matthew B.

    I have been waffling on writing this review and just letting bygones be bygones, but as my vet bills rack up I will take a few minutes to express my disappointment. In short, I would steer clear of this place--there are other options in the area. I dropped my dogs off for one overnight visit. I brought them at 9 a.m. with the intent to pick them up 24 hours later. It was then brought to my attention--at about 8 p.m. when we checked in (and thankfully, we did) that the dogs did not go outside other than to use the bathroom. It was obviously my expectation that they would be included in the daycare groups as one would assume, but apparently an overnight stay gets you ONLY that--no additional services. The company will predictably reply to this review and try to gaslight me into believing I am wrong, but I am not, and I am sure of this. Their website did not clearly illustrate that they would not be outside with the play groups (it has since been updated) and that I was fully informed of this at check-in. And, yes, I was informed of this at check-in! I specifically asked and was told that, "yes, your dogs will be outside twice per day--once in the morning and once in the afternoon." What would that mean to you, the customer? That they go outside for 3 minutes to take a pee or that they are going outside with the play groups like any other day care? Apparently it is supposed to mean that they are only taken out to go to the bathroom and that any additional "services"--services here being your dog allowed out of the 8x10 cage. Thank goodness we only were supposed to leave them for a day because I have seen the reviews of folks who left their pets for multiple days only to find out after they never left their cage other than to use the bathroom. If I wanted my dogs to stay in an 8x10 room all day I would have just left them at home, paid someone to walk and feed them, and gotten far more for my money--and the dogs would have gone outside! But alas, a lesson learned. The company will also say that they stayed late for me to come pick up my dog around 8:30 p.m.., which may be true, but if someone leaves at, say, 8:00, does that mean the facility is just completely empty with a bunch of dogs in it? I mean, maybe that is standard practice, and if so then it is what it is. They company will also respond and say that they offered to add the additional services, but it was 8 p.m. and I was picking up the next morning, so the damage had been done in my eyes. The manager also said she would call me to discuss but never did but I guess I can understand this as our business had already been lost going forward. And, while I know this is out of the kennel's control--both my dogs have kennel cough as a cherry on top. There are other facilities in the area who clearly illustrate their fee and service schedule. I feel that this company was extremely dishonest in how everything was presented to me--I do not feel it was a miscommunication but dishonest. If you are looking to bring your pet here, just understand that the way things are outlined in the attached imagine--directly from their website on 8/20/2021--that "outside times" does not include daycare, just literally two times they go outside. I would not have even minded paying the fee if I knew what I was paying for, but I also would have never boarded in the first place if I knew I was getting half of what you would get at literally any other kennel (or even using an at-home dog walker) for a higher price. Obviously there are many customers that won't be bothered by any of my above complaints and I am sure they are a fine daycare facility, but based on principle and how I felt a bit lied to by the company I would not recommend this boarding facility.

    Approx. 20 dogs in one room. In my opinion this is too many and not getting the personal attention I might have hoped.
    Kirk S.

    Seems like it was way too crowded for all these dogs when I took my pup last week. No swimming provided as promised. Nice staff but seems like there should be a maximum amount of dogs they take in (see pic) per day.

    I've been taking my two year old Great Dane to Suite Paws for just shy of one year. I highly recommend them as a place to board your pets, groom your pets and enjoy daycare. They call me immediately if they have any questions or concerns and let me know when my boy is doing great. I have told a few of the (wonderful) staff when I pick him up from VIP that I am a little bummed to pick him up sometimes..... he has so much fun with them that he doesn't always get so excited to see me when I pull up! If anyone has any questions or concerns or want more information on personal level - I'm happy to help. My dog is my life ..... I wouldn't entrust him to just anyone.

    The dog pool is great and as far as I know unique in Raleigh
    Ruth V.

    My husband and I LOVE Suite Paws because of the friendly staff, their flexibility, responsiveness to emails, but even more important than that: our dog Senna really really loves coming here! Over the years, she's been to multiple doggy daycares and boarding facilities and I've never seen her this happy. She starts wagging her tail the moment she sees where we are. The staff know her by name and always give us an honest report (even the bad things, we know she's crazy, sorry guys!!). The entire staff is great, but we especially love Jennifer because she puts a smile to your face even at 7am. This is the only facility in Raleigh that doesn't make me worry about my dog when I'm gone - it's priceless.

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