Youngsville | Franklinton | North Wake County
Luxury Dog Boarding and Daycare in Youngsville
Small playgroups, a fully certified team, and a clean, calm space your dog is glad to be in. We look after them like they're our own.
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A dog-lover’s guide to the best spots in town—created by the team behind Paws at Play Pet Resort
Dedicated to Helping Dogs Thrive
Our Team shares the same vision, values and commitment. To provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every dog thrives. We combine expert care with innovative enrichment programs to ensure a balance of play, learning, and rest creating happier, healthier, and more confident pets. Guided by compassion, professionalism, and a passion for excellence, we are dedicated to supporting pet parents with trusted services while fostering a strong sense of community built on the love of dogs.
Courtney Barnes, CPACO
Founder & Author
Victoria Bailey
Operations Manager
Kyra Madison
Operations Manager
Abby Brooks
General Manager, Youngsville
Alex Seanor
General Manager, Gresham Lake
Laura Corder
General Manager, Raleigh
Lauren Quarantello
Client Services Manager
Karen Donoghue
Reservation Specialist
Dan Skelton
Reservation Specialist
Our Certifications
Trusted Dog Care in Youngsville
Whether it's an overnight stay or a full day of play, our Youngsville location gives your dog room to run, a routine they can count on, and people who actually pay attention. We're easy to get to from Youngsville, Franklinton, and northern Wake County.
Paws At Play was started by someone who loves animals, and you can tell. Everyone on the Youngsville team is certified in pet CPR and First Aid, so your dog is in good hands from drop-off to pick-up.
Founded by a dedicated animal lover, Paws At Play provides an elevated level of care through a highly trained, CPR- and First Aid-certified staff, ensuring your pet is in expert hands at all times. Our carefully curated services include:
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.
What we offer
Luxury Dog Boarding
Enrichment Dog Daycare
Puppy Preschool
Spa-Quality Bathing
We take health and safety seriously, maintaining a pristine, parasite-free environment with thorough cleaning and sanitization twice daily. To further enhance your pet’s comfort, our facility features a state-of-the-art air purification system designed to maintain optimal air quality while diffusing a calming, pet-safe scent formulated by ScentAir to help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Your pet will receive unlimited love, respect, and attentive monitoring, ensuring their happiness and well-being throughout their stay.
At Paws At Play, we provide more than just pet care. We offer a refined, enriching experience where your beloved companion is treated like royalty. Come discover the difference exceptional care and expertise can make in your pet’s life.
More than just play
The ENRICH Experience defines what sets Paws At Play apart, care that goes beyond playtime to nurture the whole dog.
E Every day is engaging
N Natural instincts celebrated
R Relationships matter most
I Imaginative, purposeful play
C Confidence through connection
H Health and happiness always
Ready to book a day?
Come check out the Youngsville space, meet the team, and get your dog on the schedule.
Hours
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7AM - 7PM
8AM - 4PM
4PM - 6PM
