--- title: "Barks & Rec Boarding — Charlotte, NC" url: "https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/barks-and-rec-boarding/" 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)" --- # Barks & Rec Boarding Pet boarding service in Mooresville, NC — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Charlotte, NC (https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/). **★4.8 from 44 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.5/10.** 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 - **Address:** 115 Thompson Farm Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117 - **Phone:** (704) 662-3477 - **Website:** http://www.barksandrecboarding.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barks%20%26%20Rec%20Boarding&query_place_id=ChIJfwVtZLBUUYgR_aRRrI6QzoM ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7:30 AM–12 PM, 4–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7:30 AM–12 PM, 4–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7:30 AM–12 PM, 4–7 PM | | Thursday | 7:30 AM–12 PM, 4–7 PM | | Friday | 7:30 AM–12 PM, 4–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM | | Sunday | 8–10 AM, 4–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** Holiday stays: $50/dog deposit; $50 per dog charged if not cancelled 5 days ahead — facility's words: "Holiday policy: A $50 per dog deposit is required to hold a holiday reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 5 days prior to your scheduled arrival. If the reservation is not cancelled at least 5 days prior to your scheduled check-in date, you will be charged $50 per dog." (https://www.barksandrecboarding.com/general-information/) - **Holiday minimum stay:** 3-night minimum for Christmas and Thanksgiving — facility's words: "There is a 3 night minimum stay for Christmas & Thanksgiving" (https://www.barksandrecboarding.com/general-information/) - **Minimum age (months):** Guests must be at least 4 months old, fully vaccinated and potty trained — facility's words: "Age All guests must be at least 4 months in age, received all required rounds of puppy shots and be potty trained." (https://www.barksandrecboarding.com/health-and-safety/) - **Breed & size limits:** "Bully breed" dogs and mixes cannot join socialization; dogs over 60 lbs may not be accommodated — facility's words: "we may be unable to accommodate dogs over 60 lbs. Please inquire before scheduling. Breed: Due to current insurance restrictions, any dog of a “bully breed” cannot be accepted for socialization. This includes “bully breed” mixes." (https://www.barksandrecboarding.com/breed-restrictions/) ## For travelers - **CLT** (Charlotte Douglas): 25.5 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7:30 AM to 7 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 5 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, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza > “All guests must be up to date on the following required vaccinations: DHLPP (Distemper, Parvo), Rabies, Bordetella*” — https://www.barksandrecboarding.com/vaccination-and-other-requirements/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “Must have had a negative fecal (for internal parasites) within the previous 12 months.” — https://www.barksandrecboarding.com/vaccination-and-other-requirements/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “Spayed/Neutered Must be spayed or neutered once they reach 6 months of age.” — https://www.barksandrecboarding.com/health-and-safety/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Evaluation All dogs are required to be evaluated prior to any visit.” — https://www.barksandrecboarding.com/vaccination-and-other-requirements/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “All vaccination records must be sent to us directly from the vet. We will not accept records that do not come directly from the vet.” — https://www.barksandrecboarding.com/vaccination-and-other-requirements/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **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 Barks & Rec Boarding, Mooresville, NC. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/barks-and-rec-boarding/ (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/barks-and-rec-boarding.json