Dog Boarding in Wilmington
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Whitney was such a big help, she committed to a boarding service during a holiday week for me, and last minute. So appreciated. Bentley was happy and I got updates everyday. Thank you Whitney!
Micayla G.
Madison was amazing, kind and communicative. Rooster and Remi were well loved and taken care of. We sincerely appreciate you! Happy Pawladays
Grace S.
Whitney was AMAZING! She was super communicative- lots of pictures and detailed updates. She treated my little guy like he was her own. Thank you, Whitney!!
Makinzy S.
Ella was great with Lira! Lira was very happy.
Whitney H.
My dogs loved Madison! And made sure that their routine was kept as close to normal as possible!
Mary Jane W.
Madison took great care of our cats while we were away! She applied eye cream to our boy that had an eye infection and made sure he didn t mess with his eye when giving him cone-free time.
Caroline W.
Thanks for taking care of my babies!
Sydney G.
Thank you so much for your patience Rebekah and spending time with Winnie!
Bradley C.
Jason went above and beyond and took such good care of Stella when taking her on her walk today when I was away. Thank you Jason!!
Lauren M.
Angela was amazing! She kept me updated throughout her stay and gave me complete peace of mind knowing our animals were well cared for. She even worked on some training with our new pups, which was such a huge help. Angela was caring, communicative, and thorough. We ll definitely rely on her again in the future!
whitney M.
The best dog events in Wilmington
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Annual Fur Ball of the Crystal Coast
During February on a set date from 6:00-9:00 pm at The Doubletree Atlantic Beach Oceanfront, get your pup all dressed up and dapper to attend the Fur Ball! This is a fundraiser for Austin Veterinary Outreach and Rescue and tickets are $50, which includes drinks and a buffet dinner. There will be door prizes and a silent auction. Adoptable dogs will walk a special red carpet throughout the night. Book a room upstairs in their dog-friendly hotel and make a weekend of this special event with your favorite people and puppies!36
Pet Massage Days
Spoil your four-legged friend and treat them to a relaxing and rejuvenating pet massage! This is a weekly open-event in Cary, NC just outside of Wilmington. They have a pet health and discovery topic every week and of course, dogs are welcome to come and join the fun. One dog per person, please. Tickets cost $10 and proceeds are donated to Wake SPCA. This is a great fun and educational event for you and your dog to attend. You won't be disappointed!24
Pawz in Park
This annual Pawz in Park event typically takes places in April. Activities usually include dog-related vendors, yummy food for both humans and doggos, a beer tent, a silent auction, prizes, t-shirt sales, and much more! Admission is $5 and proceeds are donated to a variety of local dog and animal shelters and rescue groups. This is a special event that is perfect for taking your dog to and spending some fun, quality time together outdoors!12
Paws on the Patio
Hosted every year by Paws Place, this special event is for both dogs and owners to attend and enjoy together. Keep checking back to Paws Place Facebook page for a specific date for the event. Donations are encouraged and proceeds go to help the dogs at Paws Place! At the event, there is generally awesome food, games of corn hole, some really awesome raffle prizes, and a whole lot more! You can also meet some of the adoptable dogs that Paws Place has available. This is a perfect family event and is something you and your pup will not want to miss out on!
Yappy Hour Pub Crawl
Yappy Hour Pub Crawl is hosted by Wilmington's Von Barkee's Dog Spa and Bakery. The event starts at the bakery with drinks for the humans and ball pit playtime, treats, and dog introduction for the pups! Event tickets are $20 and that includes treats for your pup and a t-shirt for all owners. You also get one ticket to the bar for a drink of your choice. This is the ultimate event for dog lovers to enjoy! Even if you don't have your own dog to bring, you are more than welcome to come and enjoy the company of all the other pups in attendance. Get ready for a pawesome time!
