Armadale Farm Kennel

Armadale Farm Kennel provides dog boarding in Raleigh, NC, along with daycare, cat boarding, and grooming, at 10016 Strickland Rd. in North Raleigh. It is a big operation for a kennel, with 60 indoor runs, 47 indoor/outdoor runs, and room for roughly 200 pets. The whole building is climate controlled. The kennel describes its aim plainly: a safe, happy place for a pet while its owner is away.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding for dogs and cats, with breakfast and dinner included
• Doggie Day Camp with supervised playgroups
• On-site grooming
• Fenced outdoor play yard with daily walks
• Specialty diets, plus Sunday and holiday brunch

What sets it apart

Space here is sorted by what an animal needs rather than one run type for everyone. Indoor/outdoor runs give dogs access to the outdoors during the day. Very small dogs and older dogs can stay in condos in the main building, where things are quieter. Cats get a separate room with skylights and classical music, well away from the barking.

The outdoor side is a fenced play yard, and daily walks are part of the routine. Day camp runs with supervised playgroups, which suits dogs that do better with company than with a solo run. Boarding stays include breakfast and dinner, and the kennel serves a Sunday and holiday brunch to pets staying over.

Practical details

Reservations are handled by phone at (919) 847-0389. Published rates run $20 to $25 per day. The office is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to noon on Saturday, and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday. Owners weighing dog daycare instead of an overnight stay can ask about Doggie Day Camp on the same call.