The Fetching Post
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 396 reviews · top 11% in Raleigh
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 396 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #6 of 59 in Raleigh
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$46 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$45middle $58$65
Below the Raleigh middle price
Sources
Behind the $46
- Source
- The Fetching Post’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Stall $46/Night 8×6 ft ... Additional family member guests only $35 per night! Stable $56/night 8×8 ft”Open their price page ↗
The Fetching Post is a pet boarding in Zebulon, NC, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 396 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #6 of 59 in Raleigh. Its website lists boarding from $46–$56 per night and daycare from $30 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingGroomingPet sittingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $46–$56/night
- Daycare rate
- $30/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via Paw PartnerOnline booking & owner portal via PetExecFound on their website, 2026-10-03
- Rank in Raleigh
- #6 of 59
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (396)
- From downtown
- 17.8 mi
- Additional dog
- Additional family member guests only $35 per night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“For dogs, the required vaccinations are as follows: Rabies Distemper (often listed as DHLPP, DHPP, DHLPPC) Bordetella Canine Influenza (H3N2 & H3N8)”thefetchingpost.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Please be advised that all reservations are tentatively scheduled, contingent upon our receipt of vaccine records. Appointments cannot be confirmed until we have record of your pet’s up-to-date vaccines on file.”thefetchingpost.com/
Operations7 of 21 published
Time out of their roomMinimum of 6 outdoor visits daily
Their words
“Minimum of 6 outdoor visits daily”thefetchingpost.com/boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“all stalls have their own private access to the large courtyard and play yards for fun with furiends or for private play time.”thefetchingpost.com/boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“all stalls have their own private access to the large courtyard and play yards for fun with furiends or for private play time.”thefetchingpost.com/boarding/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Webcam access at no additional charge”thefetchingpost.com/boarding/
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 6 reviews, not stated by the facility
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“You also need to bring any medication your pet takes daily.”thefetchingpost.com/faqs/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“We recommend bringing their food. While we do have food here in case of emergencies, research shows that switching a dog’s food abruptly may upset their stomach.”thefetchingpost.com/faqs/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
grooming 55daycare 38camera access 7daily report cards 6cat grooming 5dog bathing 3full groom 3complimentary bath 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Cats
- Cat room is separate from the main boarding roomStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- 1–7 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
- 26.5 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 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
579 W Barbee St, Zebulon, NC 27597
17.8 miles from downtown Raleigh · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Fetching Post
What services does The Fetching Post offer?
The Fetching Post is listed as a pet boarding service in Zebulon, NC, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does The Fetching Post charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $46–$56 per night and daycare at $30 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 The Fetching Post require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Fetching Post?
The Fetching Post'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 The Fetching Post compare with other Raleigh facilities?
It ranks #6 of 59 in the Raleigh index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 396 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Fetching Post, Zebulon, NC. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/the-fetching-post/Similar places near Zebulon
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