Creatures Great & Small
Call now: (434) 973-4437
As an established pet care center in Charlottesville, VA, we pay close attention to the overall physical and emotional health of the animals to ensure they're a happy, healthy pet! Tours are welcomed, by appointment.
**Due to our specializing in high-anxiety pets and our increased grooming volume since Covid, we do need to schedule tours to ensure we have ample time to spend with you. Call (434) 973-4437 to schedule.
Grooming
- Experienced in all dogs & cats
- Health, well-being of all animals imperative
- No toxins used at any time
- Hand stripping for ultimate coat on terriers
- No cage drying for your pet's safety
- Experienced in all dogs & cats
- Health, well-being of all animals imperative
- No toxins used at any time
- Hand stripping for ultimate coat on terriers
- No cage drying for your pet's safety
Boarding & Daycare
- Ideal for every breed from toy to giant
- Rehabilitation & geriatric care
- Special care of nervous & aggressive animals
- Puppy preschool, day care
- Basic obedience
- Ideal for every breed from toy to giant
- Rehabilitation & geriatric care
- Special care of nervous & aggressive animals
- Puppy preschool, day care
- Basic obedience
Boarding & Daycare Rates and Information
Here at Creatures, we base the care on the individual pet's needs, not the weight of the pet.
Boarding
- Dogs: $35.00/night
- Cats: $20.00/night
There is a fee of $17.50 for dogs and $10 for cats that are picked-up after NOON.
Long-Term Boarding: Boarding periods of one week or greater must be paid in advance. Discounts for multiple pets and long-term stays may only be authorized by management. These are only given by request.
As of April 1, 2023, boarding rates will increase to:
- Dogs: $40/night, *additional $5.00/night for all unneutered (intact) males over the age of 6 months or aggressive dogs
- Cats: $30/night
- Half-day charges will still apply for pick-ups after 12 noon. Those charges will be $20.00 and $15.00, for dogs and cats respectively.
- For extreme geriatrics, an additional $5.00/night fee may be applied depending on the condition of the pet and the level of care required (daily bathing, handfeeding, s-q fluid administration, etc.).
Daycare
- $25.00/day
Daycare is only offered Monday - Friday. Pets that attend Monday through Friday will be expected to pay for four days and will receive one day free.
Holiday Policy
- There is a three-night minimum. If the reservation is for the minimum and you pick up early, you will be charged for the three-night minimum.
- There is a 72-hour cancellation policy. Any change of reservation, or cancellation requires 72-hours’ notice to allow us to fill your reservation. Failure to provide 72-hours’ notice, results in a 2-night penalty.
- Reservations must be held with a Credit Card, which will be billed (the 2-day penalty) in the event of cancellation or reservation change within the 72-hour period prior to original reservation.
2023 Holiday Blocks
During the following dates, Holiday Policies are in effect.
- Easter: April 5-10, closed for pick-up and drop-off on April 9
- Memorial Day: May 25-29, closed for pick-up and drop-off on May 29
- Independence Day: June 29-July 5, closed for pick-up and drop-off on July 4
- Labor Day: August 31-September 5, closed for pick-up and drop-off on September 4
- Thanksgiving: November 21-26, closed for pick-up and drop-off on November 23
- Christmas though New Year’s Eve: December 21 – January 2, 2024, closed for pick-up and drop-off on December 25 and January 1, 2024
Check out our Instagram to see photos of our facility and what we do!
And follow our Facebook page for timely updates and news!