Armadale Farm Kennel
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 85 reviews · top 78% in Raleigh
Sources
Behind the 9.1
- Reviews read
- 85 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #45 of 59 in Raleigh
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$45 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$45middle $58$65
Below the Raleigh middle price
Sources
Behind the $45
- Source
- Armadale Farm Kennel’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“$45 For Dogs per dog per day $30 For Cats per cat per day $20 Basic Day Care per day $25 Day Care + Playground per day”Open their price page ↗
Armadale Farm Kennel is a boarding facility in Raleigh, NC, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 85 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #45 of 59 in Raleigh. Its website lists boarding from $45 per night and daycare from $20–$25 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 12.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingGroomingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $45/night
- Daycare rate
- $20–$25/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Raleigh
- #45 of 59
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (85)
- From downtown
- 8.6 mi
- Neighborhood
- North Raleigh
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
12/27
12 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“We require all vaccines at least 2 weeks prior to boarding for Rabies, 6 month Bordetella , Distemper Parvo, Heartworm Check, Canine Influenza Vaccine and Intestinal Parasite Test to be current at the time of boarding.”armadalekennel.com/policies/
Bordetella lead time14 days before arrival
Their words
“We require all vaccines at least 2 weeks prior to boarding for Rabies, 6 month Bordetella , Distemper Parvo, Heartworm Check, Canine Influenza Vaccine and Intestinal Parasite Test to be current at the time of boarding.”armadalekennel.com/policies/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We require all vaccines at least 2 weeks prior to boarding for Rabies, 6 month Bordetella , Distemper Parvo, Heartworm Check, Canine Influenza Vaccine and Intestinal Parasite Test to be current at the time of boarding.”armadalekennel.com/policies/
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“All Pets Must Be Spayed Or Neutered! We do not accept adult pets that are over one year of age and are NOT spayed or neutered.”armadalekennel.com/policies/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Make sure we have all your pets’ vaccine information BEFORE drop-off day.”armadalekennel.com/policies/
Operations7 of 21 published
Time out of their roomTwo walks daily (indoor runs); one walk daily (indoor/outdoor runs)
Their words
“A daily walk is included with this run. At night, the dogs are closed into their indoor area. ... Two walks are included in the daily boarding fee for dogs booked for indoor runs.”armadalekennel.com/about/
HousingRun
Their words
“The Kennel Dog facilities include 60 indoor runs and 47 indoor/outdoor runs.”armadalekennel.com/about/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Our back yard features a large amount of space for your pet to walk, play, and do their business! The entire space is fenced!”armadalekennel.com/about/
Capacity107
Their words
“The Kennel Dog facilities include 60 indoor runs and 47 indoor/outdoor runs.”armadalekennel.com/about/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“The kennel is fully heated during the winter and air conditioned during the summer.”armadalekennel.com/about/
ToursTours offered
Their words
“We welcome you to come for a tour of our facility before your pets scheduled stay (we will ask you to say your farewells in the lobby at the time of drop-off).”armadalekennel.com/policies/
FeedingHouse food by default
Their words
“We provide a range of Bil-Jac® brand dog foods including Adult, Puppy, Lite, and Senior. There is a $2.00 per day fee to feed food from home”armadalekennel.com/policies/
Show 15 policies not published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot 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
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
dog care 17caring staff 11overnight stays 4clean facilities 3love for animals 3healthy 3anxious dogs 2tired dog 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Weekday pick-up before 3 PM; after 3 PM another day is chargedStated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Daily boarding fees begin the day of drop-offStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- After 3 PM on weekdays another day's charge is addedStated on their website
- Cancellation
- 72 hours' notice for non-holiday stays; 5 business days for holiday staysStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Kennel may provide vet care at its discretion; owner bears all vet costsStated on their PDF
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Cats
- Offers dog and cat boardingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $33/night | $14–$22/day | Archived page, 2019-07-12 |
| 2021 | $35/night | $15–$22/day | Archived page, 2021-10-17 |
| 2022 | $35/night | $15–$22/day | Archived page, 2022-09-27 |
| 2023 | $37/night | $18–$25/day | Archived page, 2023-06-05 |
| 2024 | $40/night | $18–$25/day | Archived page, 2024-09-11 |
| 2025 | $45/night | $20–$25/day | Archived page, 2025-10-18 |
| Now | $45/night | $20–$25/day | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- 5–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- RDU · Raleigh-Durham
- 7.2 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 6 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
10016 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
8.6 miles from downtown Raleigh · North Raleigh · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Armadale Farm Kennel
What services does Armadale Farm Kennel offer?
Armadale Farm Kennel is listed as a kennel in Raleigh, NC, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Armadale Farm Kennel charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $45 per night and daycare at $20–$25 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Raleigh median published boarding rate is $58/night.
What vaccines does Armadale Farm Kennel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Armadale Farm Kennel?
Armadale Farm Kennel's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Armadale Farm Kennel compare with other Raleigh facilities?
It ranks #45 of 59 in the Raleigh index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 85 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Armadale Farm Kennel, Raleigh, NC. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/armadale-farm-kennel/Similar places near Raleigh
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