Dog Sitters in Waynesville, NC

Had a booking for our two dogs for memorial day weekend for over a month. The week before we leave they call and canceled the booking leaving us with no where to board our dogs. I will never use them or the vet service again after several visit. One of which one of our dogs come back with bite marks on her face and we were never notified about until we picked her up. If I could give zero stars I would!

First, I never through I'd be a 'dog camp' dog owner. Maple Tree changed that 100%. I cannot recommend Maple Tree Dog Camp highly enough. They are professionals, understanding, and thoughtful. They take amazing care of my two dogs and take their jobs and dog support seriously. When I was having trouble with my Aussie, they communicated respectfully and with support. They recommended a wonderful trainer who was able to help me understand how to better support my dog's needs. The staff genuinely love dogs and have been amazing for my dogs to have more human and dog interaction after having so much pandemic isolation. They also board and my animals have been there for short and extended stays. They love Maple Tree and are always so excited when we pull into the parking lot.

Posting here because I was disappointed in how our dogs were cared for this stay, as well as how the mgr handled it when I raised the concern. No real apology or attempt to rectify, just an “I’ll talk to the staff”. I see now that a very similar situation happened with someone else recently, and I am questioning whether to come back for overnight stays. We picked our dogs up this morning after a 2 night stay. Like previous visits, we pre-portioned all of their meals that were bagged up separately with their names clearly labeled, so it’s super simple and there would be no worry about portioning etc. One has a sensitive constitution and is on a special diet. The other 2 eat the same kibble but they are 70lb apart in weight, so obviously aren’t eating the same amounts. This has never been a problem before, but when I got them back—all of their individual bags had been thrown together into one bag with no regard for portion or food type. The manager claimed she did that because it was “easier” to gather their things. There were 3 drawstring bags, one for each dog, with their meal baggies portioned out in each. So if that was really the case, why wouldn’t they have stuffed 2 of the drawstring bags into one? They dumped every individual meal baggie out of each of their drawstring bags, and THEN put the empty bags on top. Why would that be “easier”? Doesn’t sit right. One dog had explosive diarrhea this morning and has been lethargic which is very typical of him when his diet changes even slightly. There was a very uneven number of bags remaining compared what there should have been if they were fed their respective portions 2x a day. We packed extra just in case, but we counted everything and it was clear something went amiss because the portions were way off. I can’t figure out why someone would haphazardly dump all their meal baggies together in one bag when it’s clear they are eating diff foods and are totally different sized dogs? Something is wrong with the oversight here, this is not okay! My husband is undergoing a long medical journey after a traumatic injury that requires us to travel out of state. Since starting that process, Maple Tree was the first place we trusted to watch our babies and has always been the best— I recommended them to everyone I possibly can. We really struggle to make ends meet but we always do whatever we can to get them in there for boarding since we felt like we don’t have to worry. Now I feel like I failed them. This was really disappointing to find after paying $300 for 2 nights of boarding and I am just left wondering what happened and why? No answer, no real apology or attempt to rectify the situation. I hate confrontation and am the last one to raise complaints but I will advocate for my animals every time. DO BETTER, MAPLE TREE.

They are the best groomers around. All 4 of our dogs love Uncle Rick and Casey! They do a great job!!!

We have been using doggy daycare for 2.5 years and have never had anything but positive experiences. Spring and the staff are all incredible and really know every dog. It’s helped my dog socially and with his manners. We have also boarded our dogs and they were treated well. This is the only place I would send my dogs for doggy daycare.

I just picked up my baby girl Dottie from a 6 night stay and very upset! First, she was scheduled to have nails trimmed during stay and as I was paying I asked about her nail trim and she informed me they didn’t have time to do it. I was like…but she was scheduled for it and she was here 7 days and you didn’t have time? And she replied no they didn’t have time and someone was out. No apologies from her at all! Then when they bring Dottie out they handed me her bag of food, medication and treats with her and out we went. On our way to truck and in truck I was overwhelmed with how she smelled and all the yellow staining on her white hair!!! Never have I ever boarded a dog and they come back to me drenched in urine and feces!! :( Obviously I had to bathe her as soon as we got home and her paws all the way up her legs and her belly was stained with urine!! Then I opens her bag and it still had 2 full days of food, medication and treats left over!!!! I will Never take her back here and will be going back by asap to inform the manager/owner!!!

We are delighted with the boarding & doggie day care at Maple Tree. Our Mr. Bentley is quite active & the activity he has there is good for him. And it makes him a "pet friendly" dog. The staff is outstanding as well & most accomodating. We also board him there & always feel secure knowing he is in good hands.

It’s not only a dog camp, the staff cares about your pet and will work with them and help train them. The staff is beyond 5 stars. I have a dog that is extremely active because of breed and he comes home exhausted because of all the activities and mental stimulation. Highly recommend to anyone that has a dog that gets bored throughout the day or needs stimulation.

Spring and the rest of the team at Maple Tree are caring professionals. My dog loves to spend time at the camp or for boarding. Make sure to make reservations in advance. They usually are booked up weeks in advance.

Our pups are always excited to go to dog camp. They come home happy but tired. Spring says they get their money's worth 😂 🐾 …

I was happy with my experience here. My dog stayed for 9 days. I received some photos of him playing outside during his stay which my wife and I really appreciated. I was told he would be taken outside and given a chance to play 4 times a day, maybe even more if time allowed. I’m sure he loved that! The daily price was fair although a discounted rate for a long stay would have been nice.

It was our first time boarding our dogs and we will definitely be using CC in the future. We boarded our 2 dogs for 6 days plus opted for baths and nail trims prior to pick-up. They came back clean, healthy, and happy. I'd say price was good for what we got. I asked for email updates during their stay and received 2 emails with pictures, very comforting (especially considering it was our dogs' first boarding). Staff is also friendly and informative, definitely recommend.

I just absolutely love the owners, Jeff and Michelle!! I took my pit out there to have nails done, bath, etc... When I picked him back up, that was the most handsome dog that I had ever laid eyes on!!! Not to mention, the price was very well affordable. I will continue to do business with them.

Clean facility with professional staff. Our pup was in great spirits, smiling from ear to ear, and much cleaner (and better smelling) than when we dropped her off for an introductory (new client) overnight stay. We wanted to see how our energetic, rescued hound did overnight here before a couple of upcoming weekend camping trips. We have already made reservations for her to board here for those two upcoming weekends, and my plan is to honor those reservations. Only negative I can think of for those reading these reviews is the mismatch between their Sunday billing cycle and pickup hours. Pickup on Sunday is between 3-5pm. As the staff member explained it to me, their billing system automatically charges for the upcoming stay at 2pm daily, Sunday night included. Because of this arrangement, I was billed for a two night stay (Sat and Sun) even though our dog only stayed here Sat night. Fortunately, the staff member was understanding since this was our first visit. She explained to me how their billing system works and that I could come back for pickup before 2pm the next day (Mon). When I explained that did not work given my Mon schedule and that my young kids were driving me crazy about missing their dog, she waived the additional night's charge. I really wish they had pickup hours on Sunday before 2pm or maybe they could change their billing time for Sunday given their current pickup hours.

We left our 3 dogs for 4 nights. One big dog and 3 fur babies (15 and 7 years old). We were very pleased with their care. CC gave meds and bathed them and trimmed their nails before we picked them up. We're taking them back tomorrow for another visit. I would recommend these fine folks to anyone!

Thank you for all the times you took care of Cooper, he loved his time there! When he comes home he is so worn out from playing!(and he is a very active hunting dog). Cooper always came home clean and happy.

Lovely all female staff. Very responsive and friendly. Large front courtyard for play time and kennels kept tidy.

Excellent service. They treat the dogs very nicely. The place looks clean and organized. Although I didn’t request a bath, my dog smelled cleaned so they probably did something and I was okay with that. Everything was good for a reasonable price too!

Shockingly incompetent and dishonest. Despite everyone being very enthusiastic and friendly when I dropped off my cat, everyone including the manager was apparently unable to see how severely he declined during his 12-day stay. As soon as we got home, he was clearly very hungry, but spluttered and gagged and choked and druelled everywhere when I fed him !! I called Creature Comforts and they said he did that there too and "they thought that was normal" !! I had to take him straight to emergency, where they found he was severely dehydrated and had lost 15% of his weight during his stay. He had been "a little off" when I dropped him off, but even when I called in to check during my trip they said everything was fine and he was eating well. Clearly utter lies. Within 4 days, during a second trip to emergency, he passed. Devastating, and all the more shocking the way they handled it. When the manager finally called me, she was ready with a new story and claimed "he had been fine until I picked him up". Absolutely unbelievable. Don't trust them with your pet.

We love Creature Comforts. We especially love Ms Becky Franklin she grooms our furbabies. Would highly recommend them

I highly recommend The Dog House! The customer service is top notch, and they have a great selection of dog food, health supplements, and products for your dog. We were in Waynesville for an agility competition and bought my dog's favorite food the first day. Turns out Felisha had a booth at the competition. I asked if she had anything for an itchy ear, she had a product at the store and went back to get me a bottle. I was running low on dog food and asked if she could bring me a bag to the competition, and she did. I give this store a 10+++ in customer service. When you are traveling with your dog's it great to have a store with good healthy products! Thank you Felisha!

Very nice place with helpful people. Definitely worth visiting and shopping local.

Friendly and helpful staff. Always have our cats brand of food in stock.

Love shopping at The Dog House! The staff is always amazing and knowledgeable. They carry all the flavors of our favorite food, Steve's Real Food and so so much more!

Super good and friendly groomers!!! Been going there for 23 years... ✌🏼 …

What a nice place. I love the local feel. That said, their inventory is very robust, and I'm able to find what I need right there. And the staff AND the groomer are so kind and helpful. I am definitely a fan. I take my two greyhounds there about weekly for a nail trim.

I'm a huge fan of The Dog House! Excellent selection of our specialty food for our pooch and cats, the grooming group is great, super friendly, and their Food Truck, Woof Street, is amazing! Staff and owners are super friendly and supportive of the local rescue community. Thanks Hunter!

What a great store off the beaten path of downtown Waynesville. I absolutely loved this store literally had everything you wanted for your dog, cat, or bird.

The self dog wash gives you everything needed to wash your pup , with reasonable pricing 🐶 …

We have been going to Michelle for grooming for two years. She is AMAZING! Our pup is quite the handful (she’s a doodle) and I never worry when I drop her off there. Communication, scheduling and customer service is all stellar. I cannot recommend them enough.

Penny loves going to the vet! From the time you walk in till the time you leave, you have friendly attentive staff not to mention the grooming and day camp. What a wonderful facility this is.

This vet is absolutely amazing and caring. I had a an emergency with my dog and I called EVERY vet in the Haywood county area and everywhere refused to take my dog and told me to take her to medvet in Asheville. This is was my last call and they got her in within 30 minutes and didn’t charge me any extra to see her. They were incredibly kind and caring with me and my dog. I will be switching vets.

What a great team of true professionals. They ALL love all animals. Couldn't be more impressed with the care, attention, and communication. I've used this vet for my 3 kitties and just recurred a stray dog. And when we pulled him in for a daycare interview they handled him so well, didn't allow for him to be "rude" to the other pets and guests. They shared the vision and a plan to help him improve (and no, not like public school where parents expect the system to do it all) along with some homework for us. Super greatful!

Maple tree does a fantastic job at taking care of Jacob. Both his time at day-camp on a weekly basis and his care at the veterinary hospital are top-notch! He enjoys going and having a great time, and I know that my dog is well taken care of. It gives me great peace of mind while I am at work that he is having a blast and thoroughly enjoying his day!

My dog has his eyes infected and I came to see a vet there. They were completely booked but I could make an emergency appt for a little higher price. I agreed and my dog was taken in in an hour. Prescription was made in the office, which was convenient.

My Bailey LOVES his days at Camp! All the folks who work there are super friendly and great with the dogs. Bay always comes home worn out from playing so hard! We highly recommend!

I was very pleased with the "new patient" exam with Dr. Birthright for my two cats, Basil and Murphy. So grateful to be connected to an experienced, personable and caring vet as we settle into our new Waynesville home. Thanks also to the vet tech and staff -- everyone was wonderful!

Maple Tree has been the absolute best for our little toy poodle mix. He’s the only dog in our home, so it’s important that he gets to socialize and play with other pups- and Maple Tree allows him to do that in a very safe and fun environment. The staff is wonderful and kind, and our boy is always just as excited to see them as they are to see him. We love Maple Tree!

Could not imagine a more wonderful and caring staff at Maple Tree Dog Camp and vet. Spring, Nicole, Amber, and the rest of the staff are wonderful with all of the dogs and take time to make everyone feel special. They helped our senior dog have some of the best experiences of her life and under their care extended our time with her. With our new puppy Maple Tree has helped her blossom into a sociable young dog. We are forever grateful for their time and energy and wouldn’t trust our pups with anyone else.

Our tuxedo cat, Griffin, typically only sees the Vet for yearly shots but recently had 2 injuries. The Maple Tree hospital staff & Dr. Birthright are always willing to see our cat immediately and Griffin was able to get last minute appointments each time. Staff are always caring on the phone and take such good care of all three of our pets. We are so thankful for the extremely competent, professional and caring staff. We trust our pets are in good hands.

Scooterbug is now home with us. That Rahama Kennel in Waynesville, NC, was highly recommendable for those who want to spend their vacation without bringing your dog(s) with you. Your dog will surely love to stay in that boarding house. 🐕 they will treat your dog like their very own. Great job Rahama Kennel and Cattery. Keep it up. God bless you a hundred fold 🙏 🙌 ❤️

They took care of my ten year old, anxious, male dog for a total of seven days while we were on vacation. They made sure to accommodate him being anxious and even applied an ointment he needed everyday. I cannot recommend them enough. They truly care about your animals and are extremely well priced for what they offer.

We love Rahama! The staff there is terrific and our dogs are always excited to go. One of our dogs is fearful of people and new things, but he is always leading the way to enter the Rahama office. Our dogs are always in good spirits when we drop them off and when we pick them up. It’s an added bonus that Rahama is one of the more affordable boarding options. They are friendly, flexible, and good to my dogs - what more could you want?

I’ve taken my dog, The Peanut 🥜 to Adam several times now for stays as long as ten days. Adam is very patient, friendly and a terrific professional. I am ant ease and comfortable and confident when The Peanut 🥜 is in Adam’s care. I highly recommend Rahama Kennel & Cattery. …

Rahama Kennels have been a wonderful place for our dogs and rabbit for many years. Owner and staff are professional and caring. My dogs always seem happy to be there when we drop off and well cared for when we pick up. Having Rahama gives us great peace of mind when we travel, knowing the they are safe and well cared for.

This place is fantastic. My dog's first time being boarded, and this place was fantastic and very easy to work with. The rates are affordable, and I will be back for more services in the future. They offered so much help to not only make my dog feel comfortable, but to also give me peace about leaving my puppy there for the first time.

First time my dog has ever stayed anywhere and this place was recommended by my vet. It was great :) Mashay was content to be there ( of course was very happy to see me after 7 days) but was not miserable at all while she was there. They are so reasonably priced, something that is important since I have to work 2 jobs/ 7 days a week to make ends meet. If I have to go away again they will be the first call I make :)

My dog Maxley stayed here for almost 2 weeks! These are wonderful people who run this kennel. First time we have ever used them. I called to check on Max and they said she wasn't eating much, so they made food to add to her food to get her eating better! Very caring people! Will use them again, Definitely!

Our dog had a bad experience at previously used kennei. We decided with good reviews we would try Rahama Kennel & cattery. I am so glad we did. Our dog came home happy and acting normal. She was well cared for and I look forward to taking her there again. They ate wonderful.

The owner is very kind, professional and easy to work with. The kennel and office area were quite clean and welcoming. Our dog seemed to have a great time for her first kennel experience and is getting ready to go back for round two.

My dog Kai has been attending doggy daycare once a week for around 8 months now and we have had such a wonderful experience! Sarah is incredibly friendly, communicates very quickly to texts, and even sends pictures!. Kai looks forward to daycare every week (as evidenced by her squealing and rapid tail wagging as we turn into the parking lot). She truly does have the best day ever and I could not recommend this place enough for your furry friends.

Best Day Ever has been an absolute blast for my big ol’ baby pupper. Miss Sarah loves our fur babies as much as we do and my sweet pup has the very best time when he’s there. It’s a perfect resource for families that work and may not always have time to exercise their pup. It also provides the very best in socialization for your dog too. Sarah is so kind and always willing to work on getting my dog in last minute, if I haven’t planned in advance. Super reasonable rates and just a great time for you fur baby. Sarah is super communicative and sends pictures and videos of your pet. I HIGHLY recommend Best Day Ever and Miss Sarah’s services! ❤️🐾

Best Day Ever is a caring and well-run business. I put my trust in Sarah Little’s ability to watch over our dogs and their interactions. Her enthusiasm and love of the dogs’ sparkle, producing tail wags every time. Best Day Ever provides a safe and harmonious environment for my dog Gillian to play. This exercise leaves her puppy-tired while the interaction is essential for her well-being. All good…

Sarah is the absolute best! Our pup loves going to Best Day Ever and always comes home tired. We are grateful that Sarah is so knowledgeable and loving to our little dog.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND I was extremely nervous to leave my dog in the hands of another but at our first visit Sarah was so understanding and explained that she had dogs of her own and so beyond sweet. My Kovu LOVES going here! He gets so excited when we turn into the parking lot and is beyond exhausted when I get him. I love that I have the option to leave him early in morning and pick up in the evening as I’m in school and work. She sends pictures of him and treats him like she would treat her dog!

Having just moved into the area I was having difficulty finding a good dog day care for my pup. I found Best Day Ever and thank God I did. What an amazing experience! My pup absolutely loved it and I know he was in good hands with Sarah. I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you so much!

Awesome place! My dog absolutely loves visiting Sarah and her dog buddies here. She sleeps on the way home (which is saying something for a two-year-old boxer)!

Gertie had her first afternoon stay at Best Day Ever Doggy Day Care in Sylva, NC. Sarah was most warm and inviting and gave Gertie the special attention to make both her and me feel comfortable. I was comforted and most appreciative of the updates and video sent to me during her stay. So happy that they are in our community.

Sarah, the owner of Best Day ever is absolutely amazing! My Roxy girl loves going to Best Day Ever. She drags me through the door to get inside and see Sarah and all of her pals. Sylva is extremely lucky to have such a clean, safe, caring place for our pets. If you are looking for a doggy daycare, this is the only place I would recommend so highly.

Sarah is the best and Pepper gets so excited when she knows she is going to daycare! I love that she can be groomed too with Sarah (different one) and she is always worn out from playing and having the best day! I highly recommend best day ever because your dog will have the best day ever!

Excellent dog daycare and boarding experience! Sky, my Siberian Husky went to Happy Tails West for 2 years and was always happy to go, stay and play. Friendly, attentive and caring staff. Overall great experience and would recommend. Thank you Happy Tails!

The only place I’d consider for boarding my beloved Husky. I think they love him as much as I do!

Happy Tails has been the saving grace for me and my pups for years now (I was a previous customer of their Fairview location but now go to HTCC West) . The staff are friendly and knowledgable, their facility is clean, and my dogs get to run around and play like crazy with their other pup friends. And when I pick them up at the end of the day or after days of boarding, I know that my dogs were taken care of. I tell anyone who is asking about dog day care to check out Happy Tails.

We love Happy Tails! We’ve been taking our dogs Titan and Treya here for a few years now ever since we moved to Asheville. None of the other boarding/day care places in Asheville were as good as Happy Tails. Our dogs are always excited to go. We’ve boarded them multiple times for long stays and there has never been any issues. Very grateful for the staff there!!

Our family absolutely loves Happy Tails. Our dogs have had nothing but wonderful experiences.

They have a seasonal pool for the dogs to swim in. It's not a golf course. It looks like a great place to bring your pets. Grooming is available as well as boarding. No naked swimming with your pets. Even if the temperature drops below 20 degrees.

My girl Gabby gets so excited when she knows we are heading for Happy Tails! They have such a wonderful crew, all so caring, and we know that she is well taken care of.

My two dogs, 5yr old Husky and 9yr old Collie/Shepard mix, absolutely love staying here. They would spend every Saturday and would board here. The staff are incredible and extremely accommodating when they can be. I cannot say enough good things about them. The only reason we stopped coming is because we moved to Colorado. Absolutely amazing 2 years here.

Our dog loves Happy Tails! She regularly goes to daycare here and always comes back appropriately tired and content, and she’s always excited to go. Staff is friendly and helpful.

My dog had his interview today with Happy Tails West and I couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. And they even sent him home with a photo and report card of how he did. Looking forward to working with them more for my daycare and boarding needs.

I highly recommend WNC Pet Care! We were out of town for just two days but every detail of our instructions were followed by this incredible staff. Comments were made on each visit along with amazing photos of our girl Lilly in action on their walks and running in the dog park on the property. These folks are experienced professionals and they knew exactly how to warm up to our dog. Thank you WNC Pet Care and we are planning our next trips and will book dates in the future. Ray, Peggy, and Lilly

Simply Amazing. I might be bias because I work with this fabulous company. But I will say I fell in love with what we do on a whole different level. Being the client and not having to worry about our babies at all was stress free. Both of us Pawrents really appreciated all our wonderful sitters who gave our fur family all of the love and treated them as their own. In all the reports they all looked so happy and carefree not worrying about anything. They all seemed grateful to not have to go anywhere and have special visitors just for them throughout the day. I sincerely love making our reports when I am caring for others pet families myself. I must say I see why these reports are quite the rave, with the details and GPS map of any walks taken. We were able to see our nuggets taking their favorite routes and showing their Professional Pet Sitters around. I’m more than happy to say, that we LOVE WNC PET CARE and so do our babies. -From Boomer, Pepper, Shovel, KitKat, and two grateful hoomans. Thank you! 💖🐾✨

WNC Pet Care takes excellent care of my cat when I'm traveling. She's very high energy and loves people and they take the time to play with her and spend time with her each visit. Plus they'll take care of bringing in the mail, watering plants and bringing trash bins in/out. Full-service pet care!

WNC Pet Care goes above and beyond the call of duty. They're all so kind with my pets and keep me updated with lots of photos and sweet updates on how they're doing. I am always nervous to leave my little ones with anyone new, but they set my mind at ease with how organized and thoughtful they are. Can't recommend them enough!

WNC pet care is an amazing company and has wonderful sitters! Caroline and the team were superb. New to the area, we had a ten day trip scheduled and no one to watch our pets (one of which is special needs). They provided timely services and went above and beyond to keep our dogs happy and healthy and house clean despite multiple accidents. The constant updates and photos offered reassurance from across the country knowing they were cared for and received love and pets from people who understand and care about animals and their nuances. Recommend to anyone who needs daily walks to overnights for their fur babies!

We are so grateful to Caroline and her team for taking such good care of our cat. They sent daily updates with pictures so we knew everyone was taken care of, and reached out quickly if any issues arose. It was very reassuring to know all was well at home, and it allowed us to have peace of mind while away. The services are also very flexible and reasonably priced. I would not hesitate to recommend them and will absolutely be booking again when we need a pet sitter. Thank you so much to Caroline and everyone who came to tend to our animal family while we were gone!

Caroline and her employees are the most caring, friendly, and trustworthy people! My dog loves them all so much and they love him too! The thorough reports accompanied by photos every time they drop in to take care of my Corgi, Higgins make me so happy! I hate leaving him to go out of town but I can always rest assured he will be more than taken care of with WNC Pet Care. I like to have him stay home while the staff comes to check on him and walk & feed him a few times a day/night, but they have many options to meet your needs! I can’t recommend them enough.

The wonderful pet sitters at WNC Pet Care truly care for your pets! We absolutely trust them with feeding and medication schedules, and we know our cats are always happy to see them. Receiving updates and photos of our pets from every visit also puts us at ease when we are away. Great service - I highly recommend them!

When I moved her I interviewed 5 different overnight and dog walking service. They guys were the best and they’ve proven it for 2 years now. Run by former vet tech, all overnight sitters and walkers are educated, trained. I can trust the ladies that stay overnight (at my house) with my pups, they are amazing. They love my girl 🐾 and she loves them. Such piece of mind honestly. I don’t normally leave reviews I’m a hard critic, but when I do it means they are good! And for any Pete to e dog mom, you know what I mean. ❤️🐾

Excellent pet care and phenomenal customer care! This was my first time requesting services from WNC Pet Care during the busiest time of year, less than a WEEK before the holiday AND even though I had a complicated apartment to enter, Caroline and team exceeded my expectations. They genuinely care about pets and their customers. I cannot recommend WNC Pet Care highly enough.