May River Pet Resort

May River Pet Resort offers dog boarding in Bluffton, SC, from a facility at 245 Gibbet Road, Suite A. Dogs stay in climate-controlled suites, and each guest gets a personalized care plan instead of a one-size-fits-all routine. In-suite entertainment options and an extensive outdoor play area round out the day. Climate-controlled suites also keep the building steady through South Carolina summers.

What the facility offers

• Climate-controlled suites
• In-suite entertainment options
• Medical-grade sanitation throughout the building
• Personalized care plans for each dog
• An extensive outdoor play area

What makes it different

The staff say they take time to learn each dog's personality, and their approach is gentler with pets that are shy or anxious. Smaller play groups and one-on-one time with a staff member are part of that. Personalized care plans mean a dog's food, medication, and playtime preferences get written down before the stay rather than sorted out on the fly.

Cleaning runs on medical-grade sanitation, which is worth asking about for a dog with a sensitive system or one recovering from illness. Owners who want a quieter stay for an older or nervous dog can raise that when they call, since the plan is built per dog.

Practical details

The front desk keeps hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations and questions go through the resort at 843-757-6738. Bluffton owners planning holiday travel are better off calling well ahead.