--- title: "Spring Forest Animal Hospital — Raleigh, NC" url: "https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/spring-forest-animal-hospital/" 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)" --- # Spring Forest Animal Hospital Animal hospital in Raleigh, NC — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Raleigh, NC (https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/). **★4.3 from 84 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 8.8/10.** 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:** veterinary, catBoarding, daycare, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 2310 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 - **Phone:** (919) 878-7387 - **Website:** http://www.springforestanimalhospital.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spring%20Forest%20Animal%20Hospital&query_place_id=ChIJlVvRPrBZrIkR4XMMyWToJvI ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | | Tuesday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | | Wednesday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | | Thursday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | | Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | | Saturday | Closed | | Sunday | 4–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Cancellation:** Holiday boarding: cancel 72+ hours ahead or pay $50 per animal — facility's words: "Holiday boarding reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled reservation to receive a full refund of deposit. Cancellations less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled reservation will result in a $50.00 charge per animal." (https://springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/) - **Cats:** Boards feline guests as well as canine guests — facility's words: "Complimentary brushing (feline guests staying 7 or more nights)" (https://springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/) ## For travelers - **RDU** (Raleigh-Durham): 10.5 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $32–$40 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Weight Rate (per night) Under 30lbs. $32.00 30-55lbs. $33.00 56-85lbs. $34.00 86-105lbs. $35.00 106+ lbs. $40.00 Felines $32.00” Source: https://springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/ — 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, canine influenza, leptospirosis > “The vaccination requirements are: Canines- Rabies, DHLPP (this includes Leptospirosis), Bordetella, CIV (Canine Influenza Vaccine),and a fecal; Felines- Rabies, FVRCP, and a fecal.” — https://springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “The vaccination requirements are: Canines- Rabies, DHLPP (this includes Leptospirosis), Bordetella, CIV (Canine Influenza Vaccine),and a fecal” — https://springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/ - **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:** 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:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **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:** Outdoor play at least 12 times daily > “They have the opportunity to play in the fresh air at least 12 times per day and are given treats and belly rubs as part of their stay with us.” — https://springforestanimalhospital.com/about-us/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “either with other dogs or with the staff depending upon their specific needs. They have the opportunity to play in the fresh air at least 12 times per day” — https://springforestanimalhospital.com/about-us/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Our canine condos are designed to provide comfort and privacy, in a climate-controlled setting.” — https://springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/ - **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:** Yes > “Our staff will follow your routine feeding schedule and administer any medications upon request.” — https://springforestanimalhospital.com/ - **Feeding:** House food by default > “If your pet is not currently eating Hill’s Science Diet Maintenance at home, we recommend that you bring his or her own food with you to avoid the possibility of vomiting or diarrhea that could result with an abrupt change in diet.” — https://springforestanimalhospital.com/boarding/ - **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 Spring Forest Animal Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/spring-forest-animal-hospital/ (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/spring-forest-animal-hospital.json