--- title: "Pooch Pad NC — Raleigh, NC" url: "https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/pooch-pad-nc/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" 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)" --- # Pooch Pad NC Pet boarding service in Fuquay-Varina, NC — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Raleigh, NC (https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/). **★4.8 from 592 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:** boarding, daycare, grooming - **Address:** 211 Railroad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 - **Phone:** (919) 552-9153 - **Website:** http://www.poochpadnc.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pooch%20Pad%20NC&query_place_id=ChIJI8ktcKKPrIkRsSPI-fAl_Rk ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Breed & size limits:** No breed restrictions; dogs must pass a temperament assessment — facility's words: "We do not have breed restrictions." (https://poochpadnc.com/pooch-pad-faqs/) ## For travelers - **RDU** (Raleigh-Durham): 20.1 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:** $47 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Additional dog:** Dog Boarding for Each Additional Dog $45 > “Dog Boarding for First Dog $47 ... Dog Boarding for Each Additional Dog $45” Source: https://poochpadnc.com/dog-boarding-prices-in-fuquay-varina/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 7 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 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 > “Dogs must be up-to-date on their rabies, distemper, and bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations. We require bordetella to be current within 6 months from the date of vaccination to ensure the health and safety of all our guests.” — https://poochpadnc.com/pooch-pad-faqs/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Please note we require a Meet and Greet before a Boarding Appointment.” — https://poochpadnc.com/pooch-pad-faqs/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “Our facility is equipped with 24/7 monitoring systems, and our staff members are trained in pet first aid and CPR.” — https://poochpadnc.com/dog-boarding-in-fuquay-varina/ - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Kennel and suite > “We offer various accommodations, including spacious kennels and comfortable suites with cozy bedding and individual play areas.” — https://poochpadnc.com/pooch-pad-faqs/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “We have spacious indoor and outdoor play areas where your dogs can run, romp, and make new furry friends.” — https://poochpadnc.com/doggie-daycare-in-fuquay-varina/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** No charge except injections > “We do not charge extra for administering most medications. However, if your dog requires specialized medical care or injections, additional fees may apply.” — https://poochpadnc.com/pooch-pad-faqs/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Can I bring my dog's own food and belongings for their boarding stay? FOOD : Yes please make sure your dog s food is in a sealed bag or container with your pet s name clearly marked on it.” — https://poochpadnc.com/pooch-pad-faqs/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 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. 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). Raleigh is the third market in the index, after Chicago and Charlotte, with a genuine state regime. Locally, neither Wake County nor the City of Raleigh adds a boarding-kennel permit that we could verify: Wake County Animal Control does not serve Raleigh, and the Raleigh City Code's former kennel license sections (12-3043 to 12-3045) were deleted by a 2021 ordinance. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/ ## How to cite Pooch Pad NC, Fuquay-Varina, NC. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/pooch-pad-nc/ (census September 8, 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/raleigh-nc/pooch-pad-nc.json