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Lodging, grooming and the largest cage-free outdoor doggy daycare in the Hickory area — run by people who have loved your pets like their own since 2005.
The largest outdoor, cage-free daycare in the Hickory area. Supervised groups matched by size and temperament, turf yards, bone-shaped pools, tunnels and shade — and a nap when they need one. Full day $34, half day $24, packages for regulars.
See daycareFrom a refreshing bath to a full breed-style groom, our stylists work with patience and care — Poodles, Doodles and double coats included. Puppies 16–30 weeks get a gentle first visit with our Puppy Package.
Spa menu & pricesTempered-glass suite doors, sound-proof ceilings and spa music 24/7. Every guest gets a cozy blanket and toys; Lotus suites add a TV and an optional in-suite webcam add-on. Quiet condos for cats, too.
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Paw Tales Lodge & Spa · Hickory, NC · Since 2005
Birthdays with pup cups and banners, Golden Retriever Day, Corgi Day, Halloween nails, trunk-or-treat and a few good causes — we love a reason to celebrate.
See the events calendarTell us it's their birthday and we'll make a fuss.
A whole yard of goldens. It's as good as it sounds.
Short legs, big personalities, pool privileges.
Halloween nails, costume contest and trunk-or-treat.
Every birthday pup gets a picture under the banner.
We show up for Hickory — with the dogs, of course.
★ Pup of the WeekJuniper showed off some paw-print pumpkin art for Juniper's Pup-kin Patch. Happy fall from everyone at Paw Tales!
Want your pup featured? Share a photoTreat a friend's pup to a spa day, a daycamp day or a stay. Gift certificates are available at our front desk.
Ask about gift certificatesJoin the Lodge Pack for $5 off any service, a free birthday treat and bandana for your pet, and members-only specials.
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Rated 4.4 on Google by more than 300 families. Here are a few, word for word.
“We were anxious to leave our 3 special needs doggos for the first time… This experience did not disappoint! We were kept current on the progress and encouraged to call and check in. I left and booked our summer vacation feeling confident and relaxed leaving them in the care of loving professionals!”
“Brooke is his groomer and has never had an issue with grooming him. Each time he looks amazing! He’s usually a little anxious each time but they work with him and make sure that Dunks is taken care of. Dunks loves Pawtales and so do I!”
“Today was Toby’s first visit to Paw Tales. The lady who checked us in had a great personality. Brooke did an outstanding job grooming Toby. She was patient and kind with me. I could tell she loves her job. We will be back for sure.”
“Started taking our dog to Pawtales about 5 months ago to get some energy out during daycare… staff are always friendly. She’s always excited when we pull in the parking lot. Dog is usually tired at the end of the day and a lot of the next day.”
“My cat Mystra gets the sweetest service with a meow… It gives you peace of mind that someone is there for her and her meals. My cat is very shy. They are very patient with her.”
Live camsDaycare cameras are live 10 AM–4 PM, and Lotus suites offer an in-suite webcam add-on — so the parent who asks "where's my dog?" can see for themselves.
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Book, peek at the daycare cams and check our hours with one tap from your phone's home screen. Free, nothing to download from an app store.
We post the pack every day. Come say hi — and read what Hickory families say about us on Google.
New clients get 10% off their first visit. Reservations, daycare assessments and spa appointments are all made online in a couple of taps.
Members get $5 off any service just for joining, a free birthday treat & bandana during their pet's birthday month, and members-only specials. You'll also be first to hear about holiday openings and events. No spam, ever.
