--- title: "Animal People Dog Boarding & Day Care — Charlotte, NC" url: "https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/animal-people-dog-boarding-and-day-care/" updated: "2026-09-07" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-07" 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)" --- # Animal People Dog Boarding & Day Care Pet boarding service in Charlotte, NC — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Charlotte, NC (https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/). **★4.9 from 141 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, daycare, training - **Address:** 2908 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208 - **Phone:** (980) 272-6067 - **Website:** https://animalpeoplecompany.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Animal%20People%20Dog%20Boarding%20%26%20Day%20Care&query_place_id=ChIJR7ajn0KhVogRjQeqWNnrJ4k ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Late pick-up:** $15 for pick-ups after 6:30 PM; dogs not collected by 8 PM stay overnight — facility's words: "Late Pickup Fees: $15 for pickups after 6:30 pm Final pickup time is 8:00 pm Dogs picked up after 8:00 pm will stay overnight" (https://animalpeoplecompany.com/) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily updates by text, photos and videos — facility's words: "Daily updates so you’re never in the dark We send regular texts, photos, and videos so you know how your pup is doing." (https://animalpeoplecompany.com/long-term-dog-boarding/) - **Handling & correction:** Staff are trained in positive reinforcement techniques — facility's words: "Every team member is trained in dog behavior, stress signals, and positive reinforcement techniques." (https://animalpeoplecompany.com/long-term-dog-boarding/) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** More anxious dogs are given a calmer environment — facility's words: "Sometimes this means the older dogs need more rest, more anxious dogs need a calmer environment" (https://animalpeoplecompany.com/) ## For travelers - **CLT** (Charlotte Douglas): 5.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $54 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $32 per day > “Updated Rates: Boarding : $54 per night Daycare : $32 per full day, $22 per half day” Source: https://animalpeoplecompany.com/ — checked September 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 13 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 7, 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 > “Each dog must have up-to-date Rabies, Bordetella and Distemper vaccines to enter our facility.” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “To ensure a safe environment for all our guests, we require up-to-date vaccination records for each dog.” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/dog-boarding-charlotte-nc/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “24/7 Supervision and Care: Day or night, our staff is always on hand to make sure your dog is happy, healthy, and safe.” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/dog-boarding-charlotte-nc/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** 1:10-12 staff to dogs > “What is your staff-to-dog ratio? Expand We like to have no more than 10 - 12 dogs per one staff member at all times.” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/ - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Pet First Aid & CPR Certified Staff” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/dog-boarding-charlotte-nc/ - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “All Day Play With Breaks Throughout The Day- We believe some dogs want/need rest just like us.” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite > “50 Large Luxury Suites (4x4, 4x6, & 5x8)” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard and pool > “3 Large Outdoor Play Yards 3 Large Indoor Play Yards 50 Large Luxury Suites (4x4, 4x6, & 5x8) Open to Dogs All Year Round Outdoor Play Equipment, Splash Pads, & Pools” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/ - **Capacity:** 50 > “50 Large Luxury Suites (4x4, 4x6, & 5x8)” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/ - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “From climate-controlled sleeping areas to expansive outdoor play spaces, our facilities are designed for comfort, fun, and safety.” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/dog-boarding-charlotte-nc/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “Ongoing communication and photo updates” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/long-term-dog-boarding/ - **Tours:** Tours by appointment > “Schedule a Tour: Your journey begins with a personal tour of our facilities.” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/dog-boarding-charlotte-nc/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Feeding:** Accepts raw diets > “Whether your dog is on prescription food, raw, or a home-cooked diet, we stick to your feeding instructions down to the scoop.” — https://animalpeoplecompany.com/long-term-dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 ## Licensing North Carolina licenses and inspects dog boarding kennels. The Animal Welfare Act (G.S. 19A-20 et seq.) makes it unlawful to operate a boarding kennel without a license from the Director of the Animal Welfare Section of the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS Veterinary Division). The license fee is $75 per license period, the period is the state fiscal year (1 July to 30 June), every license expires 30 June, and renewals are due mid-June (the agency page says 16 June, the application form says 15 June). A new facility must pass a pre-licensing inspection before opening, and the Section tells applicants to allow at least four weeks for that inspection; the Section also runs routine inspections and publishes inspection reports through a look-up portal. Minimum standards are in rules (02 NCAC 52J), readopted 1 September 2022, and the rules reach in-home boarding advertised through online pet-sitting platforms as well as commercial kennels. Operating without a current license is a Class 3 misdemeanor at $5 to $25 per day, each day a separate offence (G.S. 19A-33). Charlotte is the second market in the index, after Chicago, with a genuine state regime. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/ ## How to cite Animal People Dog Boarding & Day Care, Charlotte, NC. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/animal-people-dog-boarding-and-day-care/ (census September 7, 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/charlotte-nc/animal-people-dog-boarding-and-day-care.json