Desperate Dogs

★ 4.6 · 57 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Winder, GA
Desperate Dogs, Winder
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 57 reviews · top 65% in Atlanta
Sources
Behind the 9.2
Reviews read
57 on Google
Average stars
4.60 ★
Rank
#191 of 327 in Atlanta
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published0 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

Desperate Dogs is a pet boarding in Winder, GA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 57 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #191 of 327 in Atlanta. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycare
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Atlanta
#191 of 327
Google rating
★4.6 (57)
From downtown
43.4 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Show 27 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★50
4 ★0
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★4
★ 4.60Google average
57reviews behind the score
★ 4.70Atlanta average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

dog daycare 9ranch 5caring staff 4resort 3trustworthy 3property 3home 3daycamp 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Cancellation
A full week’s notice avoids a cancellation fee; peak periods need 2 weeksStated on their website
If a dog is sick
Dogs with a cough, sneezing, lethargy or similar signs must be health checked before enteringStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Senior dogs
A staff member uses remedial massage on senior guests as neededStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
9 AM–7 PM
Tue
9 AM–7 PM
Wed
9 AM–7 PM
Thu
9 AM–7 PM
Fri
9 AM–7 PM
Sat
9 AM–7 PM
Sun
9:30 AM–7 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

ATL · Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
49.1 mi
Weekday hours span
9 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

653 Gainesville Hwy, Winder, GA 30680

43.4 miles from downtown Atlanta · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedOnsite services

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Desperate Dogs

What services does Desperate Dogs offer?
Desperate Dogs is listed as a pet boarding service in Winder, GA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Desperate Dogs charge?
We did not find a published rate on Desperate Dogs's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Atlanta median published boarding rate is $45/night across 106 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Desperate Dogs?
Desperate Dogs's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Desperate Dogs compare with other Atlanta facilities?
It ranks #191 of 327 in the Atlanta index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 57 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Desperate Dogs, Winder, GA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/desperate-dogs/

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