Dog boarding is when you have your dog to stay overnight at a dog care facility while you are gone. PUPSI offers premium overnight boarding for your dog, providing a safe, clean environment with entertainment and exercise included throughout your pet’s stay.

Here at PUPSI our goal is to keep your dog entertained and stimulated with other dogs/socialization, plenty of outside time, fresh air, sunshine, love from staff, clean facilities and attention to any special needs.  If we can do that, the result is usually low/no stress experience, a stimulated appetite, and dog that is ready to rest during quiet time.

While your dog probably always want’s to hang with you 🙂 when your dog stays at PUPSI, they will have a blast! We give your pup personal attention throughout the day so they can have a fun time without missing you too much.

Most times, your pet is too busy having a blast chasing friends during playtime, swimming in the summer, or just lounging in the sun/shade. Your dog gets all of these activities at no extra cost when you pay your boarding fare.

Ready to book a stay? Current customers-please check availability using the calendar below, and if you are ready to book, click the calendar to go to the online portal and book.  You will receive a confirmation email once approved.

New customers-once you create your account look for our welcome email (check spam) to submit your proof of vaccines and preventatives, you would then need to schedule your daycare day for evaluation. After successful evaluation, you will be able to book your boarding stay.

Whenever you request a booking for your dog and it is approved, all clients pay a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of 1/3 the total charge (or 1-day minimum). Payment in full at drop off.

We have several boarding rates depending on if you need a standard kennel run or a large private room (see photo below) or single attention. All rates include boarding, full day play, bedding, and feeding your diet. See our chart below for pricing details:

*Singles are dogs who do not play with the group. We have limited availability for singles, even if the calendar shows open, your boarding request may be denied if we have reached our limit.

*Food must be in clean, functioning ziploc bags only, labeled with your dogs name and feeding instructions in cups (ex:1.5 cups-2x per day), no measuring cups/scoops.  Canned food can be brought in its original sealed can. If food is not in a ziploc we charge $15 to do it for you.

* No tax is added on services but, Pupsi does charge a 3.5% service fee per card transaction.

*Please see boarding calendar for holiday pricing/info as there are periods which carry a 3 day minimum stay/charge.  There is a $6 upcharge on Easter Sunday, Independence day and Thanksgiving day. There is a $21 upcharge on Christmas eve and Christmas day.

Calculating Boarding Days

All rates are per dog, per calendar day (not per night), even if sharing a kennel or room. Drop-off day is a full-day charge regardless of AM/PM drop with a 1-day minimum, and accrue every AM/PM shift afterward. See the chart below for examples of how we calculate boarding days.

Knowing PUPSI is caring for your pet while you are away will make saying goodbye to her easier. Your pup will get to enjoy all of our favorite amenities, including:

• Room to run! our multiple yards spread out over 15,866 sq. ft. of astro turfed playground will burn off some energy
• Plenty of play time. With 5-7 hours of stress-relieving exercise each day (weather permitting) where dogs will run, chase and play with friends of similar size and temperament. Dogs always come in for a break in the middle of the day and overnight
• Wading pools and shaded areas during the summer months to keep cool in the heat

• Individual kennel or room with water, food (owner provided) and bed/blanket
• Individual attention and scheduling for sensitive, older or nervous dogs

Administration of medications/supplements: $15 per med, per visit (not per day).

All dogs will be checked for fleas upon arrival. If found, a flea bath will be administered at an additional charge to the owner.

Food must be in clean, functioning ziploc bags only, labeled with your dogs name and feeding instructions in cups (ex:1.5 cups-2x per day), no measuring cups/scoops.  Canned food can be brought in its original sealed can. If food is not in a ziploc we charge $15 to do it for you.

Holidays do carry a minimum charge and peak holiday rate, see calendar for info.

Contact us for pricing for our pet grooming services.

There are no limits to how long you can board your dog.

Males- No. We expect intact males to abide by the same standards as all other dogs at play: as long as the dogs are behaving then they can participate. If any dogs are misbehaving, then they will get less playtime. If behavior becomes or continues to be a problem, Pupsi has discretion to refuse playtime and notify the owner.

Females- Do not need to be spayed to attend daycare but, cannot come to the facility anytime during or immediately after their heat cycle. If your female goes into heat while here, we will contact you or your emergency contact to come and pick her up.  For boarding, females over 6 months must be spayed.

All dogs must be up to date on inoculations and preventatives to attend PUPSI. Puppies must be done with ALL rounds of vaccines to start.  Please remember, young pups, senior dogs and dogs that have never attended group play regularly are more susceptible to bacteria/virus as their immune systems may not be at its peak.

We require up-to-date Rabies, Distemper/Parvo or combo vaccine and Bordetella (can be 6 month or 1 year) vaccines for your dog. You can find an example here.

Proof of monthly flea and heartworm preventative is required  view example here. For flea and heartworm prevention you can show a picture of any remaining doses you have or, an invoice with proper dates and quantity. We only accept oral flea and heartworm preventatives, no topicals, flea collars or “natural” preventatives.

All dogs will be checked for fleas upon arrival. If found, a flea bath will be administered at an additional charge to the owner.

Proof of vaccinations and preventatives can be faxed to 919-460-0114, texted to 919-460-9909 or emailed to us at [email protected].

When you bring your dog to board, please bring the following items (Please text documents to 919-460-0114 or email them to [email protected]): 

• Text or email proof of vaccinations if your account shows expired – Example
• Text or email proof of monthly flea and heartworm preventative if your account shows expired – Example 
• Please bring food in clean, functioning ziploc bags only, labeled with your dogs name and feeding instructions in cups (ex:1.5 cups-2x per day), no measuring cups/scoops.  Canned food can be brought in its original sealed can. If food is not in a ziploc we charge $15 to do it for you. Pupsi does not accept raw food.
• Please bring any medication needed, labeled with proper dosing instructions for us to follow.
• Please do not bring treats or personal items.
• Please do not feed your dog before drop off.

For dogs staying in a kennel, do not bring personal items, toys, beds or other accessories as PUPSI provides these.

For dogs staying in a room, you can bring personal items, toys, beds or other accessories.

If it is your dogs first reservation, they will need to attend a day of daycare first to evaluate.

You can tour Mon-Fri anytime between 930-11AM, no appointment needed, no tours on holidays, humans only 🙂

Yes. Pupsi is all outdoor play where you can expect 5-7 hours of playtime during the day, the dogs do come inside in the middle of the day to eat and nap in their own run.  Every yard has a large canopy for shade and shelter but, we let the dogs dictate if they want to play or come inside anytime year round.  Most still run and play in all types of weather but, if any dogs seem like they are not enjoying the weather, the staff will bring them inside to relax 🙂

Of course there are times when we alter playtimes depending on weather for safety i.e. extreme cold, summer heat, storms etc.

Summer afternoons are usually shorter playtimes as we rotate the dogs in and out to keep cool, we use pools and water to keep them cool and happy. Special attention is paid to senior dogs, black coated dogs, snow dogs and pug faced breeds.

Winter time brings lots of energy and if any of the dogs look cold we have sweaters for all sizes for them.  If they still look cold then they can come back inside and relax in the warmth.  Special attention is paid to short coated/hairless dogs and senior dogs.

If there are dogs here, we will have a crew here no matter what! Since 1993 we have manned Pupsi during every snow/ice storm, hurricane season etc.  We may need to alter hours but if your dog is here do not worry, he/she will be cared for daily.

Check in time for boarding drop off  is 730-930 AM or 4-6 PM, you can come during either window.

Check out time is 730-930 AM or 4-6 PM according to your reservation booking.

We do not take any pups before they are done with all boosters and required vaccinations listed.  We also do not take dogs 14 years and older, instead recommend that they attend a facility with veterinary staff on site ?