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Rover

Charleston, SC
  • Dog Boarding
  • Puppy Care

Business Description

Rover offers doggy daycare services for pet owners throughout the local area. Its network includes thousands of pet sitters that are available to care for dogs while their owners work or travel. The service connects sitters with clients online or through its app. Customers can meet with sitters prior to booking, and services are available for a range of dogs, including high-energy puppies and dogs with special needs.

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4.4 / 5 (1494)
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4.4 / 5 (224)
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2.5 / 5 (31)

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Animal Medical West

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704 Orleans Road, Charleston, SC 29407
  • Grooming

Business Description

Animal Medical West is a Charleston veterinary clinic and boarding facility that serves pet owners in the metro and the neighboring towns and cities. Clients who are going on vacations where they cannot bring their pets can contact the clinic for pet boarding. The clinic has professional staff supervising at all times during play and socialization. Pets who underwent medical procedures are monitored by a veterinary team to help with stress-free recovery. Additionally, Animal Medical West offers grooming, as well as medical and emergency services.

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4.2
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4.0 / 5 (263)

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Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital

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3422 Shelby Ray Court, Charleston, SC 29414
  • Cat Care
  • Puppy Care

Business Description

Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility that provides dog boarding services to clients in and around Charleston. In addition to separate boarding areas for cats and dogs, a private apartment-like room is available for dogs requiring a longer boarding stay. The facility has temperature-controlled areas monitored by veterinary staff who administers medications and immediate medical care when necessary. Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital has been serving clients since 1993 and has been helping strays in the community through its animal rescues program.

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4.7
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4.7 / 5 (518)
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4.7 / 5 (330)
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (58)

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Charleston Animal Hospital

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5617 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
  • First Aid / CPR

Business Description

Charleston Animal Hospital is a full-service pet care facility that offers dog boarding services to pet owners in Charleston. Its boarding facility is separate from the hospital and it provides climate-controlled rooms to keep its canine guests comfortable during their stay. The boarding facility also has a large outdoor fenced area for exercise purposes. For its hospital services, Charleston Animal Hospital employs a holistic approach to treating pets and offers customized care for their specific needs.

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4.1
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4.0 / 5 (325)
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5.0 / 5 (35)

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Charleston Dog House

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2360 Air Park Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Daycare

Business Description

Charleston Dog House is a family-owned business that serves clients in Charleston and its surrounding areas. It offers overnight boarding in private indoor suites with cots and a daycare facility where dogs can exercise and socialize. It also has outside play areas with live dog cameras. Additionally, the staff at Charleston Dog House gives baths and brushes and administers medication to dogs. They have been commended by previous clients for caring for and being able to give daily updates about their pets.

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4.3
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4.0 / 5 (113)
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5.0 / 5 (68)
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Charleston Green Dog Boarding

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2110 Glen Oaks Court, Charleston, SC 29414
  • Grooming
  • Dog Walking

Business Description

Charleston Green Dog Boarding is a kennel- and cage-free dog lodging business that serves pet owners in the metro. It features a large, fenced backyard where guest dogs can play with other dogs and the owner's three kids. Its services also include daily walks and grooming. Guest dogs stay at the owner's house and sleep on their own bed, a child's bed, or the floor. Owner Cheryl Aversano, who has two dogs of her own, sends daily updates and photos to the clients.

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4.2
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4.0 / 5 (24)
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5.0 / 5 (5)
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Charleston Pet Resort & Spa

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1839 Belgrade Avenue, Charleston, SC 29407
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Charleston Pet Resort & Spa is a pet boarding business serving the metro. The company has been in operation since 1994, guided by its "pet first" mentality. Owner Mary Keller and the other staff members are capable of handling medical concerns and first aid for pets. Accommodations include in and out runs, plus bedrooms that have heaters and air conditioning, 24-hour music, and a security system. Pets are given proper nutrition, play and pamper time, and clean surroundings throughout their stay.

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4.0
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4.0 / 5 (59)

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Chucktown Charley

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555 Main Road, Johns Island, SC 29455
  • Daycare
  • Puppy Care

Business Description

Chucktown Charley is an activity and behavior-based facility in Charleston that offers dog boarding services in a caring and safe environment. It is committed to delivering fun activities for dogs that promote physical well-being. The establishment is equipped with a 24-hour surveillance system. The dog boarding guests sleep in a clean area with freshly laundered and sanitized beddings. In addition, fresh water and gourmet treats are available. Chucktown Charley's dog behaviorists provide enrichment activities, such as lure coursing, nose work, spring pole, and recall with treats.

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4.0
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4.0 / 5 (70)
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Dog Daze

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820 Dupont Road, Charleston, SC 29407
  • Daycare
  • Grooming
  • Training

Business Description

Dog Daze is a one-stop shop for pet care services in Charleston. It specializes in dog boarding solutions and also deals with pet grooming, training, and daycare. Its boarding options include cageless suites and indoor runs that are climate-controlled. Outdoor runs are also available and 24-hour supervision is provided throughout the facility. Additionally, its sleepover guests are given access to the company's Doggie Daycare program during the day. This includes access to enrichment toys, outdoor group play, and good manners training.

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4.1
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4.0 / 5 (126)
Facebook
4.4 / 5 (42)

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Dog Training Now Charleston

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3377 South Morgans Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
  • Training

Business Description

Dog Training Now Charleston offers a board and train program for dogs, which includes learning basic leash manners and commands. Its trainers provide regular updates to owners by sending texts and photos about a dog's progress. Potty training services are also available for busy dog owners who are having a hard time training their puppies or older dogs. Additionally, the facility conducts day training that covers a private lesson with owners every day.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (43)
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5.0 / 5 (41)

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Holy City Canine

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853 Bent Hickory Road, Charleston, SC 29414
  • Training

Business Description

Holy City Canine is a dog training school that offers dog boarding services in Charleston and the neighboring areas. It is run by Jonathan Street, a former US Marine and a graduate of the International School of Dog Trainers. The school also offers an in-home board and train program that lasts for a minimum of 21 days. This program includes good manners dog training encompassing socializing skills. Pet owners will be able to monitor their dogs' progress by monitoring the school's Facebook page.

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4.9
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5.0 / 5 (31)
Google
5.0 / 5 (10)

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In The Dog House

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1032 Legrand Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29492

Business Description

Locally owned and operated by a 25-year veteran in the industry of pet care, In The Dog House was built to provide a fun place and spa for dogs. With its climate-controlled indoor and outdoor space, dogs are welcome to play and enhance their social interaction with other dogs. The company also offers personalized grooming services such as baths and spas for the furry companions. In The Dog House has been serving pet parents of Charleston and the nearby areas for over 14 years.

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4.7
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4.7 / 5 (168)
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5.0 / 5 (92)
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (24)

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Moonshadow Pet Resort

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3456 State Road S-10-1632, Johns Island, SC 29455
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

Moonshadow Pet Resort has been serving customers in Charleston and the surrounding metros for more than 27 years. The company provides boarding for pets including dogs, cats, and small animals. This 10-acre facility highlights live security and fire monitoring, indoor and outdoor accommodations, a climate-controlled setting with 24 hours of calming music played daily, and managers that live on the premises. Its team is also trained in providing doggie daycare as well as full cat and dog grooming services.

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4.1
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4.0 / 5 (108)
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Silversmith Farm Boarding Kennel, LLC

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4129 Chisolm Road, Johns Island, SC 29455
  • Daycare

Business Description

Silversmith Farm Boarding Kennel, LLC, is a pet boarding facility that serves Charleston and the surrounding areas. The business offers dog boarding services, providing various kennel arrangements for canines. Inside rooms allow dogs to have individual rooms, while family rooms offer arrangements where dogs from the same family can share boarding. Outside porches are also available for dogs to have access outdoors when the weather is favorable. Additionally, Silversmith Farm Boarding Kennel offers grooming and daycare services.

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4.2
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4.0 / 5 (17)

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The Barker Lounge

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2337 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29414
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

The Barker Lounge is a Charleston-based business equipped with an 11,000-square-foot cage-free play area. Included in its range of services is dog boarding. Apart from mealtime and bedtime, canine guests spend the day playing with other dogs at the hotel. The climate-controlled facility is furnished with indoor and outdoor security cameras that are monitored around the clock. The Barker Lounge is owned by Kevin and Heidi, who are pet parents with backgrounds in real estate development and logistics.

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4.3
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4.0 / 5 (136)
Facebook
4.6 / 5 (112)

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The Island Pawplex

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1090 Jack Primus Road, Charleston, SC 29492

Business Description

The Island Pawplex offers reliable dog daycare services in Charleston. This dog boarder features large, luxury, glass-front Mason Kennel suites with Kuranda beds to ensure comfort for each pet. The facility is also well-equipped with spacious indoor, outdoor, and combined indoor/outdoor areas where dogs can freely play around. The Island Pawplex offers dog grooming services, providing one-on-one treatment in a relaxing atmosphere as well. They use quality products for grooming.

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (63)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

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West Ashley Pet Care Center

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840 Saint Andrews Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407
  • Grooming
  • Bathing / Grooming

Business Description

West Ashley Pet Care Center is a full-service business that is owned and operated by the West Ashley Veterinary Clinic. It has been providing boarding and grooming services to pets from the Charleston area for over 30 years. Its temperature-controlled boarding facility consists of indoor walk-in runs, as well as multiple outdoor areas where dogs can exercise. It also has a boarding facility for cats, which consists of two-sided indoor condos. Other services include grooming and bathing.

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3.9
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4.0 / 5 (30)
Yelp
3.0 / 5 (5)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (2)

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