Animal House

★ 4.5 · 68 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Salisbury, NC
Animal House, Salisbury
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 68 reviews · top 83% in Charlotte
Sources
Behind the 9.1
Reviews read
68 on Google
Average stars
4.50 ★
Rank
#131 of 166 in Charlotte
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$30 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-07
Sources
Behind the $30
Source
Animal House’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-07
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Daycare = $17 / day pre-pay five days of daycare = $80 Overnight Boarding = $30 / night”
Open their price page ↗

Animal House is a dog daycare in Salisbury, NC, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 68 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #131 of 166 in Charlotte. Its website lists boarding from $30 per night and daycare from $17 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$30/night
Daycare rate
$17/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Charlotte
#131 of 166
Google rating
★4.5 (68)
From downtown
37.1 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Each of our friends must be up-to-date on Rabies and Bordatella vaccinations.”free-5186659.webadorsite.com/
Operations1 of 21 published
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Each of our furry friends will enjoy a climate-controlled, spacious kennel and bed for the perfect comfort and relaxation while at the Animal House.”free-5186659.webadorsite.com/
Show 25 policies not 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
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

9.1ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★57
4 ★3
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★8
★ 4.50Google average
68reviews behind the score
★ 4.73Charlotte 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

staff 13owner 4dog bath 2clean kennels 2picture updates 2kenneling 2personality 2well being 2

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

Hours

Mon
7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Sat
8 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM
Sun
8 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM

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

For travelers

CLT · Charlotte Douglas
41 mi
Weekday hours span
7 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

2235 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28147

37.1 miles from downtown Charlotte · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Animal House

What services does Animal House offer?
Animal House is listed as a dog day care center in Salisbury, NC, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Animal House charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $30 per night and daycare at $17 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Charlotte median published boarding rate is $54/night.
What vaccines does Animal House require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Animal House?
Animal House's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-07). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Animal House compare with other Charlotte facilities?
It ranks #131 of 166 in the Charlotte index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 68 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.

Cite this record

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

Animal House, Salisbury, NC. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/animal-house/

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