Picked by the Pack

A list of recommended pet-related businesses, offering services ranging from animal communicators to veterinarians.

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Animal Law
Apartments – Pet Friendly
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Dog Waste Removal
Groomers
Kennels
Massage Therapists
Pet Sitters
Pet Transport
Photographers
Portraits
Rescue Groups
Trainers
Veterinarians

Hummingbird Farm

Contact: Tera Thomas

Hummingbird Farm is a 49 acre learning center and inspirational sanctuary where animals, humans, and the earth work in partnership. They are dedicated to deepening the understanding, respect, communication, and relationship between all living beings and the natural world around us.    919-742-5929

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Gerber Animal Law Center

Contact: Calley Gerber, Attorney

Gerber Animal Law Center is a North Carolina law firm dedicated to the protection of animals and their legal rights. We represent individual clients as well as animal welfare organizations in actions to protect and defend the interests and rights of animals and their guardians.

  • Cases against someone who has harmed your animal
  • Dangerous dog hearings
  • Advising rescue organizations with formation/contractual issues
  • HOA issues
  • Contractual issues involving your animal
  • Other cases involving the protection of animals or those who care for them
  • Veterinary Malpractice

As a firm dedicated solely to animal issues for over 17 years, we have the experience and demonstrated commitment to animals and those who care about them. We believe in an attorney-client relationship seated in strong communication with a commitment to return  calls and emails within 24 business hours.

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Mariners Crossing Apartment Homes – Raleigh, NC

5723 Magellan Way Raleigh, NC 27612

Mariners Crossing’s spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartment homes, nestled on the corner of Creedmoor and Millbrook Roads, combine elegant, upscale details with modern conveniences. Every home includes nine-foot ceilings, brushed-nickel hardware, updated kitchen, and private balcony or patio, along with a full-size washer and dryer. Our floor plans offer patio style homes and garage homes. A dog park, sparkling saltwater pool, on-site fitness center, and car wash station are among the many amenities offered.

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West St. Dog

 

Where dogs and their humans come to connect, unwind and play.  We’ve reimagined the traditional dog park by combining it with a vibrant bar experience–creating a one-of-a-kind social hub for pups and poeple alike.

Indoor Dog Park – Walk-in Daycare – Overnight Boarding – Bathing Services

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Green Beagle Lodge

120 Lodge Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312    (919) 929-7387

An all-inclusive resort for pets of all shapes and sizes.  Offering Boarding, Daycare, Grooming and Training services.  Green Beagle Lodge exists to provide the very best in pet care for your furry family member.

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Harmony Animal Hospital

Where Quality Medicine Meets Compassionate Care.

Hospital Services – Resort & Spa – Rescue Clinic

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Suite Paws – Pet Resort & Spa

Suite Paws Pet Resort’s mission is to create the ultimate accommodations for your dog, cat or other pets. Our Raleigh dog daycare and pet boarding services give each animal a high level of care and attention in a healthy, fun environment that makes them feel safe and loved.

Two locations in Raleigh, NC.

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Paws at Play

Paws At Play Raleigh – 6503 Hilburn Dr, Raleigh
Paws At Play Gresham Lake – 3717 Overlook Rd., Raleigh
Paws At Play Youngsville – 841 Bert Winston Rd., Youngsville

  • Enrichment Doggy Daycare – small, structured playgroups that focus on socialization, learning, and confidence-building
  • Luxury Boarding – a comfortable, safe, and stress-free home-away-from-home for your pet
  • Spa-Quality Bathing – pampering treatments to keep your pet feeling and looking their best
  • Individualized Activities – personalized engagement to match your pet’s personality and needs
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Camp Bow Wow-Durham

4310 Bennett Memorial Rd., Durham, NC 27705

If you are looking for a fun, safe, reliable facility to care for your furry family member while you are away, Camp Bow Wow is the place to stay!

  • Day Camp (Dog Daycare) – treat your pup to a fun-filled, adventure-packed day of fun, friendship, and tail-wagging excitement.
  • Sleepover Camp (Dog Boarding) – Camp Bow Wow offers a safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight sleepover experience.
  • Bow Wow Bath Time (Dog Grooming)
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Camp Bow Wow-Cary

If you’re in need of a dog care facility you can trust to care for your dog while you’re away, you’ve come to the right place!

  • Day Camp (Dog Daycare) – treat your pup to a fun-filled, adventure-packed day of fun, friendship, and tail-wagging excitement.
  • Sleepover Camp (Dog Boarding) – Camp Bow Wow offers a safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight sleepover experience.
  • Bow Wow Bath Time (Dog Grooming)
  • Camp Activities (Dog Enrichment) – more than just play – it’s brain games, too! Stimulate your pup’s natural instincts through engaging activities and sensory adventures that keep tails wagging and minds working.

At Camp Bow Wow, you can rest assured that when your dog is with us, they are in safe and loving hands.

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Pet Palace Pet Boarding Resort

917 Waldo Rood Blvd. Cary, NC 27519

High-quality boarding, grooming and daycare for your pet in a safe & spacious facility. We know that leaving your furry friend behind is no easy task — that’s why every dog & cat that walks through our doors gets customized personal care.

Services Include:

  • Dog and cat boarding
  • Dog and cat daycare
  • Grooming services
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Green Level Kennel

Your Pet’s Home Away From Home Your pets are part of the family. The Green Level Kennel family understands this, and we promise your dog or cat will be a part of our family while he’s here whether it’s to spend just a day or a whole vacation with us. We’d love to have you visit before you decide to leave your dog with us for day care or boarding. You’ll find a clean, welcoming environment, friendly staff, and room for your little (or not so little) one to run and play.

Services Include:

  • Dog boarding
  • Dog Day Care
  • Play times
  • Cat boarding
  • Food and medications during boarding
  • Individual cuddle time
  • Individual playtime
  • Exit bath

 

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Green Beagle Lodge

120 Lodge Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312    (919) 929-7387

An all-inclusive resort for pets of all shapes and sizes.  Offering Boarding, Daycare, Grooming and Training services.  Green Beagle Lodge exists to provide the very best in pet care for your furry family member.

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Suite Paws – Pet Resort & Spa

Suite Paws Pet Resort’s mission is to create the ultimate accommodations for your dog, cat or other pets. Our Raleigh dog daycare and pet boarding services give each animal a high level of care and attention in a healthy, fun environment that makes them feel safe and loved.

Two locations in Raleigh, NC.

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Paws at Play

Paws At Play Raleigh – 6503 Hilburn Dr, Raleigh
Paws At Play Gresham Lake – 3717 Overlook Rd., Raleigh
Paws At Play Youngsville – 841 Bert Winston Rd., Youngsville

  • Enrichment Doggy Daycare – small, structured playgroups that focus on socialization, learning, and confidence-building
  • Luxury Boarding – a comfortable, safe, and stress-free home-away-from-home for your pet
  • Spa-Quality Bathing – pampering treatments to keep your pet feeling and looking their best
  • Individualized Activities – personalized engagement to match your pet’s personality and needs
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Camp Bow Wow-Durham

4310 Bennett Memorial Rd., Durham, NC 27705

If you are looking for a fun, safe, reliable facility to care for your furry family member while you are away, Camp Bow Wow is the place to stay!

  • Day Camp (Dog Daycare) – treat your pup to a fun-filled, adventure-packed day of fun, friendship, and tail-wagging excitement.
  • Sleepover Camp (Dog Boarding) – Camp Bow Wow offers a safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight sleepover experience.
  • Bow Wow Bath Time (Dog Grooming)
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Camp Bow Wow-Cary

If you’re in need of a dog care facility you can trust to care for your dog while you’re away, you’ve come to the right place!

  • Day Camp (Dog Daycare) – treat your pup to a fun-filled, adventure-packed day of fun, friendship, and tail-wagging excitement.
  • Sleepover Camp (Dog Boarding) – Camp Bow Wow offers a safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight sleepover experience.
  • Bow Wow Bath Time (Dog Grooming)
  • Camp Activities (Dog Enrichment) – more than just play – it’s brain games, too! Stimulate your pup’s natural instincts through engaging activities and sensory adventures that keep tails wagging and minds working.

At Camp Bow Wow, you can rest assured that when your dog is with us, they are in safe and loving hands.

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Pet Palace Pet Boarding Resort

917 Waldo Rood Blvd. Cary, NC 27519

High-quality boarding, grooming and daycare for your pet in a safe & spacious facility. We know that leaving your furry friend behind is no easy task — that’s why every dog & cat that walks through our doors gets customized personal care.

Services Include:

  • Dog and cat boarding
  • Dog and cat daycare
  • Grooming services
Learn More

Green Level Kennel

Your Pet’s Home Away From Home Your pets are part of the family. The Green Level Kennel family understands this, and we promise your dog or cat will be a part of our family while he’s here whether it’s to spend just a day or a whole vacation with us. We’d love to have you visit before you decide to leave your dog with us for day care or boarding. You’ll find a clean, welcoming environment, friendly staff, and room for your little (or not so little) one to run and play.

Services Include:

  • Dog boarding
  • Dog Day Care
  • Play times
  • Cat boarding
  • Food and medications during boarding
  • Individual cuddle time
  • Individual playtime
  • Exit bath

 

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Poop Away – Pooper Scooper Service

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“We do our business after your pet does theirs.”

We at POOP AWAY are providing pet waste removal in North Carolina so that you the pet owner can enjoy your pets more without the hassle of cleaning up after them. POOP AWAY will come to your home or property, pick up all of the dog waste and even haul it away, leaving you and your dog with a clean and healthy environment. 

 

West St. Dog

 

Where dogs and their humans come to connect, unwind and play.  We’ve reimagined the traditional dog park by combining it with a vibrant bar experience–creating a one-of-a-kind social hub for pups and poeple alike.

Indoor Dog Park – Walk-in Daycare – Overnight Boarding – Bathing Services

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Green Beagle Lodge

120 Lodge Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312    (919) 929-7387

An all-inclusive resort for pets of all shapes and sizes.  Offering Boarding, Daycare, Grooming and Training services.  Green Beagle Lodge exists to provide the very best in pet care for your furry family member.

Learn More

Harmony Animal Hospital

Where Quality Medicine Meets Compassionate Care.

Hospital Services – Resort & Spa – Rescue Clinic

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Suite Paws – Pet Resort & Spa

Suite Paws Pet Resort’s mission is to create the ultimate accommodations for your dog, cat or other pets. Our Raleigh dog daycare and pet boarding services give each animal a high level of care and attention in a healthy, fun environment that makes them feel safe and loved.

Two locations in Raleigh, NC.

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Nanhall Pet Spa – Serving the Triad

We provide a customized and carefree experience for each guest and ensure their safety, sense of security, health, and happiness while at their home away from home. Your pets are family members, and we treat them accordingly.

Located in Greensboro, NC — one on one personal attention and by appointment only.

 

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Paws at Play

Paws At Play Raleigh – 6503 Hilburn Dr, Raleigh
Paws At Play Gresham Lake – 3717 Overlook Rd., Raleigh
Paws At Play Youngsville – 841 Bert Winston Rd., Youngsville

  • Enrichment Doggy Daycare – small, structured playgroups that focus on socialization, learning, and confidence-building
  • Luxury Boarding – a comfortable, safe, and stress-free home-away-from-home for your pet
  • Spa-Quality Bathing – pampering treatments to keep your pet feeling and looking their best
  • Individualized Activities – personalized engagement to match your pet’s personality and needs
Learn More

Camp Bow Wow-Durham

4310 Bennett Memorial Rd., Durham, NC 27705

If you are looking for a fun, safe, reliable facility to care for your furry family member while you are away, Camp Bow Wow is the place to stay!

  • Day Camp (Dog Daycare) – treat your pup to a fun-filled, adventure-packed day of fun, friendship, and tail-wagging excitement.
  • Sleepover Camp (Dog Boarding) – Camp Bow Wow offers a safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight sleepover experience.
  • Bow Wow Bath Time (Dog Grooming)
Learn More

Camp Bow Wow-Cary

If you’re in need of a dog care facility you can trust to care for your dog while you’re away, you’ve come to the right place!

  • Day Camp (Dog Daycare) – treat your pup to a fun-filled, adventure-packed day of fun, friendship, and tail-wagging excitement.
  • Sleepover Camp (Dog Boarding) – Camp Bow Wow offers a safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight sleepover experience.
  • Bow Wow Bath Time (Dog Grooming)
  • Camp Activities (Dog Enrichment) – more than just play – it’s brain games, too! Stimulate your pup’s natural instincts through engaging activities and sensory adventures that keep tails wagging and minds working.

At Camp Bow Wow, you can rest assured that when your dog is with us, they are in safe and loving hands.

Learn More

Pet Palace Pet Boarding Resort

917 Waldo Rood Blvd. Cary, NC 27519

High-quality boarding, grooming and daycare for your pet in a safe & spacious facility. We know that leaving your furry friend behind is no easy task — that’s why every dog & cat that walks through our doors gets customized personal care.

Services Include:

  • Dog and cat boarding
  • Dog and cat daycare
  • Grooming services
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Aussie Pet Mobile

Discover the unmatched convenience and care of Aussie Pet Mobile’s pet grooming service. Say goodbye to stressful car rides and waiting rooms as our experienced and talented stylists bring the spa treatment directly to your doorstep. Your beloved pet will relish the undivided one-on-one attention in a familiar environment, free from cages and harsh chemicals. We prioritize your pet’s well-being, ensuring a personalized and stress-free pet grooming experience. Trust Aussie Pet Mobile for a service that combines convenience, compassion, and professional expertise with our incredible pet stylist, making every pet grooming session a tail-wagging delight for your furry companion.

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West St. Dog

 

Where dogs and their humans come to connect, unwind and play.  We’ve reimagined the traditional dog park by combining it with a vibrant bar experience–creating a one-of-a-kind social hub for pups and poeple alike.

Indoor Dog Park – Walk-in Daycare – Overnight Boarding – Bathing Services

Learn More

Green Beagle Lodge

120 Lodge Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312    (919) 929-7387

An all-inclusive resort for pets of all shapes and sizes.  Offering Boarding, Daycare, Grooming and Training services.  Green Beagle Lodge exists to provide the very best in pet care for your furry family member.

Learn More

Suite Paws – Pet Resort & Spa

Suite Paws Pet Resort’s mission is to create the ultimate accommodations for your dog, cat or other pets. Our Raleigh dog daycare and pet boarding services give each animal a high level of care and attention in a healthy, fun environment that makes them feel safe and loved.

Two locations in Raleigh, NC.

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Paws at Play

Paws At Play Raleigh – 6503 Hilburn Dr, Raleigh
Paws At Play Gresham Lake – 3717 Overlook Rd., Raleigh
Paws At Play Youngsville – 841 Bert Winston Rd., Youngsville

  • Enrichment Doggy Daycare – small, structured playgroups that focus on socialization, learning, and confidence-building
  • Luxury Boarding – a comfortable, safe, and stress-free home-away-from-home for your pet
  • Spa-Quality Bathing – pampering treatments to keep your pet feeling and looking their best
  • Individualized Activities – personalized engagement to match your pet’s personality and needs
Learn More

Camp Bow Wow-Durham

4310 Bennett Memorial Rd., Durham, NC 27705

If you are looking for a fun, safe, reliable facility to care for your furry family member while you are away, Camp Bow Wow is the place to stay!

  • Day Camp (Dog Daycare) – treat your pup to a fun-filled, adventure-packed day of fun, friendship, and tail-wagging excitement.
  • Sleepover Camp (Dog Boarding) – Camp Bow Wow offers a safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight sleepover experience.
  • Bow Wow Bath Time (Dog Grooming)
Learn More

Camp Bow Wow-Cary

If you’re in need of a dog care facility you can trust to care for your dog while you’re away, you’ve come to the right place!

  • Day Camp (Dog Daycare) – treat your pup to a fun-filled, adventure-packed day of fun, friendship, and tail-wagging excitement.
  • Sleepover Camp (Dog Boarding) – Camp Bow Wow offers a safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight sleepover experience.
  • Bow Wow Bath Time (Dog Grooming)
  • Camp Activities (Dog Enrichment) – more than just play – it’s brain games, too! Stimulate your pup’s natural instincts through engaging activities and sensory adventures that keep tails wagging and minds working.

At Camp Bow Wow, you can rest assured that when your dog is with us, they are in safe and loving hands.

Learn More

Pet Palace Pet Boarding Resort

917 Waldo Rood Blvd. Cary, NC 27519

High-quality boarding, grooming and daycare for your pet in a safe & spacious facility. We know that leaving your furry friend behind is no easy task — that’s why every dog & cat that walks through our doors gets customized personal care.

Services Include:

  • Dog and cat boarding
  • Dog and cat daycare
  • Grooming services
Learn More

Green Level Kennel

Your Pet’s Home Away From Home Your pets are part of the family. The Green Level Kennel family understands this, and we promise your dog or cat will be a part of our family while he’s here whether it’s to spend just a day or a whole vacation with us. We’d love to have you visit before you decide to leave your dog with us for day care or boarding. You’ll find a clean, welcoming environment, friendly staff, and room for your little (or not so little) one to run and play.

Services Include:

  • Dog boarding
  • Dog Day Care
  • Play times
  • Cat boarding
  • Food and medications during boarding
  • Individual cuddle time
  • Individual playtime
  • Exit bath

 

Learn More

Companion Chi

Susan King of Companion Chi uses credible, safe, non-invasive and effective healing techniques to help create balance, health and happiness. Healing Touch for Animals(R) Massage for pets of all varieties.

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Dani’s Pet Care

At Dani’s Pet Care, I offer dog walking and pet sitting for both dogs and cats.

Mention The Pet Pantry and get $20 OFF your first pet sitting & $5 OFF your first dog walking.

Service Areas: Durham, Morrisville, Cary, Apex and Briar Creek area of Raleigh.

Very Important Pets

Since 1991, Very Important Pets has been a full service pet and home care company. They offer daily dog walks, cat sitting, maintaining fresh food, water, litter boxes etc. 365 days a year on a day’s advance notice — arrange your future pet-setting with a single call!

They serve the North Raleigh, West Raleigh, Briar Creek, Durham, Chapel Hill/Carrboro, Hillsborough, Cary, Apex, and Holly Springs areas.

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Wing, Hoof, and Paws Animal Companion Services

Wing Hoof and Paws in an animal companion business located in Carrboro, NC that serves Chapel Hill, Durham, and Pittsboro as well since 1997.

Services offered include: dog pet sitting, cat pet sitting, daily walking, medical care, elder care, and addressing behavioral issues. Also specializes in equine care, elder animal care, critical care and overnights.

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All Breed Care

At All Breed Care Pet Sitting we’ve been keeping our clients’ pets happy, healthy and safe for 20 years. We proudly serve Wake and Franklin counties, Raleigh, North Raleigh, Wake Forest and surrounding areas.

  • Dog Walking – daily visits can include short or long walks, playtime in the backyard, feedings, medication, or anything you need on an ongoing schedule.
  • Cat and Dog Sitting – you can feel confident knowing your pets will receive love, care, and human interaction while you’re away.
  • House Checks – when you travel with your pets, we will check on your home and bring in your mail, rotate lights/blinds, water plants, and more.
  • Exotic Pet Care – birds, reptiles, or small caged pets also receive all the care and attention they need.

 

 

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Ark Angel Pet Care

We love to sit, stay and heal! Ark Angels Pet Care specializes in loving and comforting your pets by coming to your home to care for them while you’re away. In addition, we provide midday dog walking and overnight services.

Located in Northwest/Northeast and Central Raleigh.

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Bone-a-fide Pet Care

We provide loving pet sitting for dogs / puppies, cats / kittens, birds, small mammals, fish and some reptiles.

Services Include: Dog walking, Pet sitting, Cat pet sitting, Cat enrichment, Overnight care, House sitting, Senior, geriatric, and special needs care, Puppy and kitten care, Administration of medication (insulin, topical, oral), Pet Transportation

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Raleigh Pet Sitters

“We pride ourselves in providing loving, quality, affordable, and most of all reliable Pet Care for your best friends for all of pet sitting needs – mid-day dog walks, out of town trips, long hours at the office, help when you’re sick. Keeping your Pets Happy at Home for over 12 years!”

Available Services:

  • Dog Walking – Get rid of the stress of working long hours. Ensure your dog gets a much needed potty break, exercise, and the attention they deserve. We’ve got you covered with our dog walk service!
  • Vacation Pet Sitting – Out of town for work or fun? Have peace of mind knowing that your pets are on their normal schedule and routine while happy in the comfort of their own home.
  • Puppy Visits – Puppies require lots of time and attention! Relax knowing that our sitters will tend to their every need for potty breaks, socialization, feeding, their routine, and reinforcement of your own training.

 

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Happy Dog Fun

A small group of professional and caring staff provide a variety of Pet Sitting services to make you and your dog HAPPY! From dog walking, to daycare, and overnight stays; we are happy to care for your dog, cat, rat, and bird, as well as a variety of other animals.

Services Include:

  • Holiday stays at our place
  • Dog walking
  • Daycare
  • Fieldtrips
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Peak City Puppy

A full service professional pet care company, locally owned and operated out of Apex. Offering a variety of services to keep your pet happy and your home safe including In-Home Pet Sitting, Dog Walking Service and New Puppy Service. Services start at just $13 and are available most areas of Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Morrisville and Raleigh.

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Bone-a-fide Pet Care

We provide loving pet sitting for dogs / puppies, cats / kittens, birds, small mammals, fish and some reptiles.

Services Include: Dog walking, Pet sitting, Cat pet sitting, Cat enrichment, Overnight care, House sitting, Senior, geriatric, and special needs care, Puppy and kitten care, Administration of medication (insulin, topical, oral), Pet Transportation

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Fur-Fetched Photography

I’ve been shooting flyball since about 2010, I love the challenge of getting good shots of dogs running as fast as they can. I currently live in Raleigh and travel throughout the southeast US — primarily Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia, as well as Indianapolis, IN for the CanAm Flyball tournament. If you like my images and would like me to photograph your event, please reach out!

 

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Photography by Diane Lewis

I started my pet photography business in 1998 and soon after became a full-time pet photographer! My goal is to capture that “something special” about your pet, and to provide a portrait that will touch your soul and you can cherish forever. I offer multiple different photography packages including: pet photography, puppy love, a dog’s life, fun with friends, as well as some fun and extra add-ons such as canvas prints, images on a CD etc. I am also available for travel to various cities if there is enough interest in that area.

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Animal Portraits

I want to share my love and knowledge of the animals that I paint and give my subjects an eternal voice by creating portraits that reflect true likeness, convey individual spirit, and evoke emotion for the discriminating pet lover.

I specialize in lifelike oil paintings, water color and color pencil. A mixture of old master and contemporary techniques.

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Emily Weinstein’s Studio/Gallery – Chapel Hill, NC

Paintings, Sculpture, Jewelry, Cards & Art.

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Animal Protection Society of Durham

2117 E. Club Blvd. Durham, NC 27704

The Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been helping animals in our community since 1970, and has managed the Durham County Animal Shelter since 1990. APS relies on donations from caring individuals and corporations to feed, shelter and provide medical attention for the nearly 4,000 stray, surrendered, abandoned, abused and neglected animals we care for each year.

Our Mission: to strengthen bonds between people and animals in Durham County through community engagement and compassionate care for animals in need.

Our Vision: There are no displaced or unwanted pets; all animals and people are treated with compassion and respect; and community services are available to all.

 

 

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Best Friend Pet Adoption (BFPA)

BFPA is a no-kill animal rescue organization with no building, office or shelter. They are an all-foster network committed to helping cats and dogs in need. Individual donations are very important source of income as they receive no public funding. Their purpose is to provide medical assistance, foster homes and adoption services to lost, abandoned, abused or neglected animals in Wake County, NC and surrounding counties.

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Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue

Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of golden retrievers, golden mixes, and golden-hearted dogs in need. This organization advocates for responsible pet ownership, community education, and protection of all dogs. NRGRR is also dedicated to finding permanent homes for golden retrievers in need and is managed and run by volunteers whose efforts are dedicated to preserving the breed.

As of 2025, NRGRR has saved and enriched the lives of more than 5,200 dogs and their forever families. There territory includes the eastern half of North Carolina from the Triangle area and north to Virginia, south to South Carolina, and east to the Atlantic coast. They accept any golden retriever into their program regardless of age or medical condition. They help families who can no longer care for their goldens and also partner with shelters to save strays and assure that goldens are able to find their forever homes.

 

 

 

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Pawfect Match

Pawfect Match is not a shelter with a physical location, but rather is a network of volunteers and foster homes — all of our dogs stay with a foster home. We believe that ALL dogs deserve a second chance regardless of their breed or age. We take a different approach to rescue. We don’t try to save the masses; we just save ONE at a time and make them the best dog they can be by the time they find their forever homes. Besides the basics of crate training and house training, we teach them basic obedience, we groom them, feed them a high quality dog food, and last but not least, we shower them with LOVE and attention that hopefully teaches them to trust again and realize that life really IS good.

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Second Chance Pet Adoptions

6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 133. Raleigh, NC 27607 (1 mile west of the State Fair Grounds).

Second Chance Pet Adoptions is the oldest no-kill animal rescue in Wake County, NC. Since our founding in 1987, we’ve saved over 20,000 animals in the counties around Raleigh-Durham NC and, in so doing, have made an immeasurable positive impact in our community. Together with our volunteers, donors, foster caregivers and adopters, we create second chances – and bright futures – for animals in need.

 

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SPCA of Wake County

The SPCA of Wake County (SPCA Wake) helps pets and people in over half of the counties across NC through collaborative partnerships. SPCA Wake is an animal welfare agency headquartered in Raleigh, NC. Donations keep families together, make frontline rescue work possible, and save pets and people in crisis across NC. Funded by charitable support, we provide vital community programs that pick up where local government agencies leave off. For 56 years, we have provided comprehensive support services to companion animals in need with sheltering, care and adoption services. We provide people-focused programs that keep families and pets together, including spay/neuter assistance programs, affordable access to basic pet vaccines and preventative care, pet food and supply assistance, professional pet behavior assistance, disaster relief and response efforts, and shelter diversion efforts.

Our Mission: to transform the lives of pets and people through protection, care, education, and adoption.

Our Vision: to create a humane community.

The SPCA of Wake County is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization

 

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All-Star Dog Training

All-Star Dog Training, committed to building the most effective training approach for your dog.  Let’s get your pup started on a path to lifelong good behavior.

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Green Beagle Lodge

120 Lodge Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312    (919) 929-7387

An all-inclusive resort for pets of all shapes and sizes.  Offering Boarding, Daycare, Grooming and Training services.  Green Beagle Lodge exists to provide the very best in pet care for your furry family member.

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Able Dog Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Training

Wake Forest –  (919) 210-7682

  • Service Dog Training
  • Puppy Training
  • Family Dog Training
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Best Paw Forward Dog Education

919-557-2853

Our Certified Master Trainers and Staff can help you and your puppy to prevent behavior problems from developing. We can also help older dogs to change their ways. We can teach an “old dog new tricks!”

Best Paw Forward serves the communities of Fuquay Varina, Holly Springs, Apex, Cary, and Southwest Raleigh.

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Born to Lead K-9 Academy

Contact: Ryan Douglas

919-938-3353

Born to Lead Dog Training is a Raleigh-based company that specializes in private dog training that eliminates all unwanted behaviors.

Our dog training service area includes all areas in and around Raleigh North Carolina including Angier, Apex, Benson, Clayton, Cary, Four Oaks, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Willow Springs, Wake Forest and Smithfield.

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Carolina Dog Training

Contact: Elaine Pendell

919-349-0000

Carolina Dog Training offers canine board and train programs, private training, loose leash walks training, a shadow program, as well as a train-the-trainer program for professionals wishing to hone their skills or who may be seeking a career in dog training.

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Molly Stone

Contact: Molly Stone

SPCA of Wake County

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Family Paws

Contact: Jen Shryock

Family Paws provides specialized programs and support for new and expecting parents with dogs.

Since 2002, our goal has been to increase safety and reduce stress in homes with young children and family dogs.

 

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Topline K9 Solutions

Topline K9 Solutions serves the Triangle area and surrounding cities.

  • K9 Training School
  • Group Classes
  • Private Lessons available.

No unnecessary and unkind shock/static collars will be used in the training of your dog. Our methods are based on trust and respect.

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Harmony Animal Hospital

Where Quality Medicine Meets Compassionate Care.

Hospital Services – Resort & Spa – Rescue Clinic

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Heritage Animal Hospital

3240 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.

Heritage Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Wake Forest , NC.  Heritage Animal Hospital specializes in digital radiography but also offers cold light laser therapy, boarding, a pharmacy, wellness visits, surgical services, dental cleanings and x-rays, spay and neuter services, grooming, and can bring in specialists depending on your pets’ needs.

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Hidden Valley Animal Hospital

Animal Hospital in North Raleigh.  2315 Lynn Road, Suite 104. Raleigh, NC 27612

We have been providing compassionate, state-of-the-art quality healthcare to pets in the North Raleigh area since 1983. Our exceptional veterinarians and informative staff set high standards of what a full-service veterinary hospital should be. Our services include general wellness visits such as dentistry and vaccinations, as well as diagnostic services like radiography, ultrasounds, EKGs, and laboratory services. Surgery services are also offered alongside therapy services such as laser therapy. Grooming services are also available at this location.

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