Buddies

Buddies is a dog boarding kennel at 211 South Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28540, where play time comes with the overnight rate instead of being sold as an extra. The owners describe it as a small, family-like operation, and the daily routine follows from that. Dogs get individual sessions with staff, group sessions with other dogs, or a mix of the two.

What a stay includes

• Playtime included in the boarding fee, not charged separately
• Individual and group play sessions
• Medication administration at no extra charge
• Daily photos shared with pet owners
• A vaccine policy that applies to all pets

How will I know how my dog is doing?

Buddies shares photos with pet owners daily, so owners can see how the stay is going without chasing anyone down for an update. Anyone who wants a word with staff can call the kennel during business hours.

What about medication and vaccines?

Medication administration is not billed as an add-on, so a dog on a daily pill or an ointment does not cost more to board. Buddies applies a vaccine policy to all pets, so it is worth confirming what the kennel needs on file before the first drop-off.

Hours and getting in touch

The Jacksonville location is open 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Questions about availability and rates go to (910) 320-8902 or buddiesboarding@gmail.com. Buddies also keeps Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages for the Jacksonville location.