--- title: "Ruff Housing Cary — Raleigh, NC" url: "https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/ruff-housing-cary/" 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)" --- # Ruff Housing Cary Pet boarding service in Cary, NC — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Raleigh, NC (https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/). **★4.6 from 375 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** 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, grooming - **Address:** 1605 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513 - **Phone:** (919) 276-5895 - **Website:** https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=9192765895&y_source=1_MjkxMTA2MzUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ruff%20Housing%20Cary&query_place_id=ChIJVaqc8VTzrIkRWUewfJOiEus ## 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 | 3–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding pick-up after 12 PM triggers a late check-out fee — facility's words: "We charge a late check-out fee for all dog boarding guests who are picked up after 12 pm, equal to a half-day of daycare." (https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/) - **Late pick-up:** Boarding pick-up after 12 PM costs the equivalent of a half-day of daycare — facility's words: "We charge a late check-out fee for all dog boarding guests who are picked up after 12 pm, equal to a half-day of daycare." (https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/) - **Cats:** Offers dog and cat boarding — facility's words: "Dog and cat boarding, dog daycare, and dog grooming are just minutes from RDU Airport" (https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=9192765895&y_source=1_MjkxMTA2MzUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D) - **If a dog is sick:** Separates dogs showing symptoms until pickup; return rule: symptom-free for several days — facility's words: "If a dog is showing symptoms, we have areas where they can be separated from other dogs until they can be picked up by their parents. … please do not bring them to Ruff Housing until they are well again and have not shown symptoms for several days." (https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/about-us/health-and-safety/) ## For travelers - **RDU** (Raleigh-Durham): 6.1 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 No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 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 > “All dogs attending Ruff Housing must provide proof of current Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines from a licensed veterinarian.” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “All dogs attending Ruff Housing must provide proof of current Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines from a licensed veterinarian.” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** 1:5 staff to dogs > “Some dogs enjoy playing in small groups, and we assign up to 5 dogs that are similar in size and play style to each counselor for the day.” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare/ - **Maximum playgroup size:** 5 dogs > “Some dogs enjoy playing in small groups, and we assign up to 5 dogs that are similar in size and play style to each counselor for the day.” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare/ - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Half Days - One, 3 hour play session in either the morning or afternoon. Full Day - Two, 3 hour play sessions, one in the morning & one in the afternoon.” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size and play style > “Some dogs enjoy playing in small groups, and we assign up to 5 dogs that are similar in size and play style to each counselor for the day.” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** Boarding: half day of daycare plus at least 3 potty breaks > “Overnight accommodations include a half day of daycare, at least 3 potty breaks (additional breaks for dogs not in group play)” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “Some dogs enjoy a slower, low-key playtime, and they will spend their time interacting one on one with their Counselor.” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “we offer safe boarding for dogs and cats, spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, and a caring team that treats every guest like family.” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=9192765895&y_source=1_MjkxMTA2MzUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D - **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:** Yes — described by 18 Google reviews; not stated on the facility's 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:** Yes, except injectables > “We are happy to administer oral or topical medications or supplements to your pets! Medication must be in the original prescribed container with the prescription label adhered.” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “We offer house food and treats, although we encourage you to bring your own to help with your dog s digestion.” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Book Online Add-ons Upgrade to Full Day of Daycare” — https://www.ruffhousingcary.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding/ ## 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 Ruff Housing Cary, Cary, NC. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/ruff-housing-cary/ (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/ruff-housing-cary.json