--- title: "Social Pet at Northlake — Charlotte, NC" url: "https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/social-pet-at-northlake/" 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)" --- # Social Pet at Northlake Dog day care center in Charlotte, NC — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Charlotte, NC (https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/). **★4.8 from 248 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** 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:** daycare, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 8702-A Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269 - **Phone:** (704) 835-1022 - **Website:** http://socialpethotel.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Social%20Pet%20at%20Northlake&query_place_id=ChIJu0w2tQ-nVogRgGQCoNxRsLs ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–12 PM, 2–7 PM | ## For travelers - **CLT** (Charlotte Douglas): 10.5 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $70 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “DOG LODGING Comfy nights and playful days! Starting at $70/day” Source: https://www.socialpethotel.com/dog-lodging/ — checked September 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 14 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “We require Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper, Parainfluenza, and a negative Fecal test. We recommend the Canine Influenza Vaccine (CIV) but it is not required.” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/faqs/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “We require Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper, Parainfluenza, and a negative Fecal test.” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/faqs/ - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “Once we confirm that your dog is up to date on all her vaccinations, you can schedule your daycare assessment!” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/faqs/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Vaccination records for all dogs are verified with your veterinarian to help ensure all dogs are up to date at all times.” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/faqs/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** No — nobody is on site overnight > “Does a staff member physically stay in the facility overnight? Expand We have separate security and fire monitoring systems with live, 24-7 monitoring and dispatch that protects your pups overnight.” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/faqs/ - **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:** Structured rotation > “This is something that is unique to Social Pet - instead of one nap time, your dog will rotate between play and rest throughout the day.” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “Dogs are divided into groups based on their size and temperament.” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/faqs/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “If your dog prefers one-on-one attention, they will enjoy private playtime with one of our team members!” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/faqs/ - **Housing:** Suite > “Condo A familiar home away from home suitable for small to medium dogs. Villa A personal room with space to relax in between play times! Luxury Suite Our luxury suite is a complete bedroom with space to sprawl out and relax.” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/dog-lodging/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Our modern facilities include outdoor play areas with ample shade, UV filtration in our HVAC system to continually scrub the air of germs” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/dog-lodging/ - **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:** Yes > “what to expect as a PET PARENT Live Stream Webcams Daily Texted Photos Personalized Report Cards” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “Texted Photos Missing your furry friend? We'll send you pictures of how much fun they're having!” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/dog-lodging/ - **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:** Yes > “Can you administer medication? Expand Yes we can.” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/faqs/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Do I bring my own dog food? Expand We encourage you to bring your own food to maintain consistency in your pet's diet.” — https://www.socialpethotel.com/faqs/ - **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 Social Pet at Northlake, Charlotte, NC. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/social-pet-at-northlake/ (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/social-pet-at-northlake.json