--- title: "Serenity Dog Retreat — Atlanta, GA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/serenity-dog-retreat/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Serenity Dog Retreat Pet boarding service in Newnan, GA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Atlanta, GA (https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/). **★5.0 from 27 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.7/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding - **Address:** 3049 Highway, 3049 US-29, Newnan, GA 30265 - **Phone:** (678) 857-3277 - **Website:** http://www.serenitydogretreat.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Serenity%20Dog%20Retreat&query_place_id=ChIJB3X5ql_D9IgRqE8Tdnx2x20 ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Daily photo and video updates — facility's words: "Daily photo & video updates" (https://serenitydogretreat.com/dog-boarding/) - **Breed & size limits:** New overnight clients only: dogs over 1 year and under 45 lbs — facility's words: "we are only accepting new clients whose dogs are over 1 year of age, under 45 lbs" (https://serenitydogretreat.com/dog-boarding/) - **Minimum age (months):** Only accepts new clients over 12 months old — facility's words: "We only accept new clients over 12 months old that have been altered." (https://serenitydogretreat.com/polices-requirements/) - **If a dog is sick:** Dogs must be free of contagious ailments; recently ill dogs need a vet health certificate — facility's words: "All dogs must be in good health and free of contagious ailments. … Dogs that have been ill with a communicable condition in the last 30 days will require veterinarian certification of health to be admitted or readmitted." (https://serenitydogretreat.com/polices-requirements/) - **How a stay is counted:** Boarding rates are for a 24-hour period — facility's words: "Boarding rates are for a 24 hour period." (https://serenitydogretreat.com/polices-requirements/) - **Late pick-up:** $5 per hour after the 24-hour period on pick-up day — facility's words: "There is a $5/hour fee after the 24hr period within business hours on pick-up day." (https://serenitydogretreat.com/polices-requirements/) - **Cancellation:** Cancel 2+ days ahead off-peak (4 days peak) or pay a 1-night fee or lose the deposit — facility's words: "Reservations not canceled within 2 days of the arrival date during non-peak times will incur a cancellation fee equal to a 1-night stay or loss of the prepaid deposit. Reservations not canceled within 4 days of the arrival date during peak times" (https://serenitydogretreat.com/contact-us/reservations-cancellations/) - **Holiday minimum stay:** 3-night minimum Memorial Day weekend and Thanksgiving week; 5 nights the week of July 4th — facility's words: "Memorial Day Weekend *: Friday- Tuesday 3-night minimum stay Week of July 4th *: 5-night minimum stay Fall Break- Friday- Monday Thanksgiving Week *: Tuesday-Sunday 3-night minimum stay" (https://serenitydogretreat.com/contact-us/reservations-cancellations/) - **Senior dogs:** Says its home-like suites suit seniors and special-needs dogs — facility's words: "Our home-like accommodations suit low-energy pups, seniors, and special-needs dogs well" (https://serenitydogretreat.com/) ## For travelers - **ATL** (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta): 22.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $105 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Holiday surcharge:** Peak periods have extremely limited to no availability and a $10 per night surcharge - **Additional dog:** $85 for each additional family dog sharing the same suite > “Boarding Rate (per 24 hrs) $105/night 1st dog $85 for each additional family dog sharing the same suite” Source: https://serenitydogretreat.com/rates/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza > “Vaccines Required: DHLPP, RABIES, BORDETELLA,” — https://serenitydogretreat.com/polices-requirements/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “All dogs must be altered by 6 months.” — https://serenitydogretreat.com/polices-requirements/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All dogs must pass the required four-hour temperament test before making a reservation for overnight stays.” — https://serenitydogretreat.com/polices-requirements/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Please have your vet email your pet’s updated vaccine records before your arrival to info@Serenitydogretreat.com” — https://serenitydogretreat.com/polices-requirements/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “The owner is a certified Pet CPR First Responder and in the rare instance we find something of concern, our client will be notified immediately.” — https://serenitydogretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite > “The Inn features twelve walk-in luxury suites , 7’ rooms with tempered glass doors, and open ceilings that let in the overhead chandelier lighting.” — https://serenitydogretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Capacity:** 12 > “Only 12 luxury rooms are available, each with a rug, toddler bed, and flatscreen TV.” — https://serenitydogretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “The climate-controlled Inn with a state-of-the-art air purifying system and soothing music is used for sleeping and feeding.” — https://serenitydogretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “Daily photo & video updates” — https://serenitydogretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, no charge > “Special diets and medication administration will be carefully accommodated at no extra cost.” — https://serenitydogretreat.com/dog-boarding/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## Licensing Georgia licenses and inspects dog boarding kennels. The Georgia Animal Protection Act (O.C.G.A. § 4-11-1 et seq.) makes it a misdemeanor to operate a kennel without a valid license from the Commissioner of Agriculture, and a 'kennel' is any establishment, other than an animal shelter, where dogs or cats are maintained for boarding, holding, training, or similar purposes for a fee. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Companion Animal Program administers the license. The fee is set by rule on holding capacity — $100 for up to 20 pets, $200 for 21–40, $300 for 41–80, $400 for more than 80 — the license runs one year from issue, expires twelve months after the issue date, and a late renewal carries a penalty of 100 percent of the fee that GDA says it cannot waive by law. GDA's application process includes a pre-inspection visit by an inspector before the license issues, and the Act (§ 4-11-9) and rule 40-13-13-.03 authorise entry 'at any time', unannounced, at whatever frequency the Commissioner deems appropriate. Minimum standards are in Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-13-13. Veterinary hospitals operated by a licensed veterinarian for their customary purposes are not kennels under the Act. GDA publishes a license look-up (Kelly Solutions) for kennels, pet dealers and shelters; no downloadable, machine-readable licensee list was found, so Atlanta is Tier B, not Tier A. Fulton County adds a $150 special permit for premises with four or more dogs, from which commercial kennels holding a business license are exempt on the fee; that is a county instrument and was not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/ ## How to cite Serenity Dog Retreat, Newnan, GA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/serenity-dog-retreat/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. 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