--- title: "Winding Creek Kennels, Inc. — Atlanta, GA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/winding-creek-kennels-inc/" 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)" --- # Winding Creek Kennels, Inc. Pet boarding service in Winder, GA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Atlanta, GA (https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/). **★4.9 from 717 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.8/10.** 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:** 354 Pleasant Hill Church Rd SE, Winder, GA 30680 - **Phone:** (770) 725-2700 - **Website:** https://wckennels.com/index.html - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Winding%20Creek%20Kennels%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJ4d7TxsLf9YgREQJx2OyYTlw ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | | Tuesday | 8–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | | Wednesday | 8–11:30 AM | | Thursday | 8–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | | Friday | 8–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | | Saturday | 8–11:30 AM | | Sunday | 1:30–2:30 PM, 3–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cats:** Boards cats in a separate cattery — facility's words: "In addition to our boarding facilities for dogs of all sizes and our separate cattery" (https://wckennels.com/index.html) - **Fire & emergency protection:** Has automatic emergency generator systems — facility's words: "Automatic Emergency Generator Systems" (https://wckennels.com/index.html) - **Checkout time:** Pets picked up before 11:30 AM are not charged for that day (not Sundays) — facility's words: "Picked Up Before 11:30 AM Will Not Be Charged For The Day (This Does NOT Include Sundays)" (https://wckennels.com/policies.html) - **How a stay is counted:** Billed by day: an afternoon check-out day is charged — facility's words: "If you check-out in the afternoon, you will be charged for that day … For example, if checking-in on Friday and checking-out on Sunday during our off season, you would be charged for 3 billable days" (https://wckennels.com/policies.html) - **Cancellation:** Peak-season stays: 7 days notice to cancel, or the non-refundable deposit is forfeited — facility's words: "If you need to make any changes or to cancel a reservation, we require 7 days notice before your scheduled check-in date to cancel. If we are given 7 days notice to cancel, you can use your non-refundable deposit on a future reservation for up to one full year. If we are not given the required 7 days notice of cancellation, the deposit will be forfeited" (https://wckennels.com/policies.html) - **If a dog is sick:** All boarded pets must be free of any contagious ailments — facility's words: "All pets boarded at Winding Creek Kennels must be free of any contagious ailments" (https://wckennels.com/policies.html) - **Senior dogs:** Offers TLC Time and shorter nature walks as options for senior pets — facility's words: "our shortened 15 minute nature walks are great for small dogs and senior pets … Our TLC Time is a great option for Senior pets that need extra love and attention" (https://wckennels.com/policies.html) - **Updates during a stay:** Optional Photo Time: a staff photo of your pet sent by email during the stay — facility's words: "Our Photo Time is a personalized photo taken of your pet by our staff and sent to your email" (https://wckennels.com/policies.html) - **Late pick-up:** Afternoon check-out is charged for that day — facility's words: "If you check-out in the afternoon, you will be charged for that day (subject to Minimum Billing and Holiday Policies)" (https://wckennels.com/policies.html) ## For travelers - **ATL** (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta): 52.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8 AM to 5 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “FOR DOGS : Required For Boarding: Rabies - 1 or 3 year (Per your veterinarian) DHPP - (Distemper / Parvo combination booster) - 1 or 3 year (Per your veterinarian) *We also accept Titers blood test reports for DHPP. Bordetella - (Canine / Kennel Cough) - required annually (Per your veterinarian)” — https://wckennels.com/policies.html - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “For the protection of all our guests we require proof of current vaccinations by a licensed veterinarian.” — https://wckennels.com/policies.html ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “An additional residence belongs to the owners, who also live on the premises. ​We have staff on the property tending to our canine & feline guests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.” — https://wckennels.com/faq.html - **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 > “Our staff members are well trained in First Aid and pet CPR techniques, as well as emergency procedures” — https://wckennels.com/faq.html - **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:** Paid add-on > “For a nominal fee we do offer additional activities such as: Individual Play Times - Canine guests enjoy running and romping in our large, enclosed play areas.” — https://wckennels.com/policies.html - **Housing:** Indoor outdoor run > “At Winding Creek, your pet will have a private and individual 22 foot long indoor / outdoor run (depending on the size selected, 88 or 132 sq. feet).” — https://wckennels.com/faq.html - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor run > “At Winding Creek, your pet will have a private and individual 22 foot long indoor / outdoor run (depending on the size selected, 88 or 132 sq. feet).” — https://wckennels.com/faq.html - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Q: Is The Kennel Area Heated And Air Conditioned? A: Yes, we have forced air heating systems for the winter and exceptional amounts of air conditioning for the hot summer months.” — https://wckennels.com/faq.html - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Walk-in tours welcome > “We welcome and encourage tours of our facility 7 days a week! There is no need to make an appointment to tour Winding Creek Kennels, we just ask that you come out to visit during our business hours for the day.” — https://wckennels.com/services.html - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Veterinarian on call > “We have veterinarians on call 24 hours a day to respond to any emergency health concerns of our guests.” — https://wckennels.com/policies.html - **Administers medication:** Yes, including injections > “We can administer injections ( insulin, allergy, anti-inflammatory , etc.) and can perform infusions on site.” — https://wckennels.com/faq.html - **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food > “Q: Do I Need To Bring My Pet's Own Food? I Have Always Heard Switching Food Suddenly Is Bad For Their Stomachs? A: That is up to you! We provide our own in-house food -- Diamond Naturals All Life Stages Chicken and Rice formula” — https://wckennels.com/faq.html - **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 Winding Creek Kennels, Inc., Winder, GA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/winding-creek-kennels-inc/ (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. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/atlanta-ga/winding-creek-kennels-inc.json