Open Mon–Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm Β· 925 Seaside Rd SW, Ste 14, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Call or text: 854.252.7882

Your dog's first week of daycare is on us.

Five full days of supervised, climate-controlled play on the Brunswick County coast β€” compressed-rubber floors, real Canine Coaches, and a daily report card. See the difference before you spend a dollar.

We take 35 dogs a day, maximum. Small on purpose.

4.8 β˜… Β· 86+ Google reviews Climate-controlled Vet-approved cleaning Every dog screened
A happy golden retriever at Ruffin It Doggy Daycare in Ocean Isle Beach

πŸŽ‰ First Week Free

Five days of daycare, on us. Weeks start every Tuesday.

35 dogs a day. That's the cap. Small on purpose β€” every dog gets known by name.

Membership spots β€” 55 total

What we do

One place for daycare, boarding, and grooming.

Everything your pup needs under one climate-controlled roof β€” staffed by experienced Canine Coaches who actually know your dog by name.

How the free week works

Three steps, one phone call.

1

Call us

Tell us about your dog. We'll set your Tuesday start date, text you the vaccine upload link, and put a card on file to hold the spot β€” you won't be charged during your free week.

2

They play all week

Five full days of supervised group play. Our temperament evaluation happens naturally on day one β€” it's how we keep every dog in the building safe.

3

You decide Friday

You get a report card with photos and the full story of the week. If it's a fit, we'll walk you through membership options right at pickup. If not, no hard feelings.

Daycare pricing

Members get the best rates and book first.

Fifty-five membership spots total β€” that's what a 35-dog building holds. Full details on our pricing page.

10 spots

VIP All-Access

$34.95/day

$699 per month Β· 20 days included

  • 20 daycare days every month
  • Deluxe bath every month + quarterly nail trim
  • First-priority booking β€” daycare and boarding
  • Member boarding rate: $53 per night

Not ready for a membership?

One-time packs and drop-in rates

Packs never expire. They don't include member perks or priority booking, either.

5-day pack

$42/day

$210 total

10-day pack

$37/day

$370 total

20-day pack + free bath

$33/day

$660 total

Drop-in day rate: $44 full day (4+ hrs) $31 half day (under 4) Subject to availability β€” members book first.

Boarding Β· Grooming

Everything else your dog needs.

Slumber Party boarding

$59/night

Every night includes a full day of daycare play and a free bath at pickup. Members pay $53 per night. Second dog 25% off.

Peak holiday dates add $10 per night β€” published up front on the boarding page, no surprises.

Grooming & Bath Club

$49/month

Bath Club: a full bath, nail trim, and ear cleaning every month, plus 15% off full grooms. Or book Γ  la carte β€” baths from $40, full grooms from $75.

25 club spots while grooming capacity holds.

Visiting Ocean Isle?

$59/night

Boarding and daycare for beach-week guests β€” every boarding night includes a full play day and a pickup bath, so your dog rides home clean.

Prepay before you arrive to guarantee the spot. We sell out in summer.

Reserve before you arrive

Why Ruffin It

Built like a dog parent would build it.

The coast deserved a real indoor daycare β€” not a kennel, not a backyard, not a side hustle. A real one.

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Climate-controlled, all year

Compressed-rubber floors that go easy on joints, A/C that handles Brunswick County summers, and zero outdoor-yard guesswork.

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Real Canine Coaches

Our team isn't a rotating door of teens. They know your dog's name, their best friend's name, and what kind of belly rub gets them.

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Daily report cards

Photos, play moments, naps, snacks. You get a peek into your pup's day before pickup β€” every day.

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Vet-approved everything

From cleaning products to verified vaccination requirements, our protocols are built on what your veterinarian would want.

Choosing a daycare?

Ask any facility these five questions β€” including us.

  1. How many dogs do you take per day? We cap at 35. Every dog is known by name.
  2. Is every dog temperament-screened before joining the group? Here, every single one β€” no exceptions.
  3. Do you verify vaccines, or just ask? We verify every record.
  4. Who's actually watching the dogs? Experienced Canine Coaches on climate-controlled rubber floors.
  5. Will I know how my dog's day went? Daily report card with photos. Every day.

When you compare prices, make sure you're comparing the same product. A cheaper day in a bigger, unscreened crowd isn't a discount β€” it's a different product.

From Google

4.8 stars from 86+ Brunswick County dog parents.

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"Loved this place. Took great care of our dogs. Easy drop off and pick up while we spent the day at the beach. Will definitely have our dogs there again."

Rachel G.

in the last week

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"The staff is always professional and upbeat. They care about the dogs and it shows! Nigel LOVES his daycare and playing with his buddies."

Karen R.

a week ago

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"Kelsey at Ruffin It is so nice and kind. I have 2 golden retrievers and they love going to the doggy daycare. They have such a good time."

Nicole S.

a week ago

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Catch us on the daily.

Report-card moments straight from the play floor. Follow on Instagram

🐾 First week free

Ready when your pup is.

Weeks start every Tuesday and we cap at 35 dogs a day. One call gets your dog on the schedule β€” or book online if that's easier.

Call 854.252.7882

A card on file holds your spot. You won't be charged during your free week.