Dog Boarding in Durham
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Fatima had great communication before and during our boarding experience making sure to send pictures and updates throughout. You can tell that she is very experienced taking care of all sorts of dog. Would highly recommend!
Taylor W.
I could tell from Angelina's videos that Phoebe had an awesome boarding experience. She looked so relaxed & was obviously very comfortable during her stay. Thank you, Steve & Angelina for taking such great care of her.
KrishaSong Parkey M.
Andrea was very responsive and kept me updated throughout the whole stay! Will book again.
Andreas L.
The service provided by Andrea is top-notch! Daily updates were provided to ensure my dog was in good hands, he was taken on walks constantly and treated with so much care during his stay. I would definitely book again!
Michael S.
Thank you! She seemed very relaxed and happy with yall! We will be booking again!
Chenelle D.
Andrea is fabulous! She takes care of my dog as if he was her own. He s so loved and cared for and I couldn t be more grateful to have such good sitters for him.
Katie G.
Thank you Aline! Such an excellent and knowledgeable person. I am so grateful to have found her and will be booking her again!
Chenelle D.
Andrea was wonderful! She treated my dog as if he were part of their family. I will absolutely be rebooking.
Katie G.
Aline is my pup s favorite! She always takes great care of my pup, sends great updates, and I know my pet is in great hands with Aline. Highly recommend!
Jeremy A.
My puppy returned home happy & tired. They clearly loved their cuddles & walkies with Valerie!
Stacy A.
The best dog events in Durham
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Festival for the Eno
Held at West Point Park, the Festival of the Eno brings thousands to Durham each summer. It is a hodge-podge of dancing, craftsmanship, live music, and all things creative! With two day passes running at only $35 and a special discounted price for teenagers, there is no festival quite like it. Eno prides itself on motto cultural preservation and embraces eclectic minds to create a small community vibe. Vendors are present selling food, beer, and handmade goods. Situated on the stunning Eno River, Festival of the Eno welcomes both bipeds and quadrupeds for days of sunshine, creativity, and barking good times!
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Juneteenth
A Southern tradition, Juneteenth is a street festival on East Main Street held in Durham to celebrate African American culture and accomplishment. Juneteenth takes its name from the time of year that the news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached slaves in the Southern-most states. North Carolina has since made it a national holiday; and in Durham, Juneteenth is HUGE! All walks of life and their furry friends are welcome to an afternoon of culture, dancing, and storytelling. Vendors will be selling gifts and food, and a health clinic will be present to offer free health screenings.
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Walk for the Animals
One of the Animal Protection Society’s largest annual fundraisers, Walk for the Animals is a free walk and half-kilometer run on Broad Street. Registration is free; however, individual participants and teams are asked to raise funds from friends and neighbors to support their efforts and win prizes. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, Walk for the Animals is able to provide a kids zone, refreshments area, and judges for the costume contests! When you and your pooch are all finished with the race, shop at one of over thirty vendors or cool down by playing any of the dog-friendly games available.12
Barktoberfest
Hosted by Durham Parks and Recreation partnering with Beyond Fences, Barktoberfest welcomes all pups are their humans to drink beer and be merry! With a pet market to shop at and live music to jam to, Barktoberfest hopes to unite Durham’s dog community before the holiday season kicks off. If prizes are your thing, there are almost twenty-five raffle prizes to be won including dog food and cooking classes! Grab your best Barktoberfest costume, and head down to Durham Central Park come October. Admission to the event is free for all.
Howl-O-Ween
Old or young, pet or human - everyone loves a costume party! Second Chance Pet Adoption’s annual Howl-O-Ween Bash kicks off at Hope Valley Brewing. And what is a costume party without a costume contest? There will be several costume contest categories and prizes worth almost $100 each to be won! If you and Fido are just there to spectate, there are discounted appetizers and speciality dog vendors for you to visit. Early bird tickets are only $12, and with each ticket comes an insane amount of freebies like dog bandanas, coffee, and a dog-sitting coupon.
