We found ourselves in a situation where were not planning on bringing our puppy on vacation but…read moreended up having to. We didn't know what to do and were beside ourselves. Enter Ocean Sands. Pam helped me book the reservation, and find the best price for us (it turned out that paying for boarding was cheaper than paying hourly, even though we didn't end up leaving our puppy overnight). We dropped the puppy off every morning (a 9-minute drive from where we are staying in Kill Devil Hills). She would hang out with Pam and Paul all day, then they would drive her back to us (Pet Taxi service) every evening. It saved our vacation! Our dog was so happy to see Pam and Paul every morning, which attests to the care and attention they gave her. This is a different kind of doggy daycare - the dogs don't play with each other but have separate, well-spaced kennels and are let out for play times every so often. My dog came back rested, hydrated, and she even ate while she was there (which is a huge shocker). Normally at regular doggy daycares, she will run herself into the ground and stop eating/drinking because she just wants to play all day. So this worked perfectly for us. Thanks, Pam and Paul!

We left our two dogs here for 6 days during our vacation. The process to book was very thorough…read more The two owners were super friendly. However, the first day they told us that the dogs were doing great -no issues. The second day the wife told us she actually doesn't interact with the dogs so we spoke to her husband. He told us the dogs actually ate for the first time the previous night. Even though we're aware dogs might not eat right away, we just thought it was strange it wasn't mentioned initially. Other than that, things were fine. When we picked up our dogs, I immediately noticed our older one had a TERRIBLE smell. When we got home I checked his ears and his right ear was bright red and filled with dark residue. Our vet tech cousin confirmed Oliver had a yeast infection that was about 3/4 days old. They never mentioned this to us. So we found this a little concerning as they didn't interact with the dog enough to notice because simply standing next to him you could smell it OR they did and just didn't mention it for no liability.

We were recently on vacation with our dog who had lymphoma. His condition changed drastically last…read moreMonday evening and I was able to get in touch with the after hour vet. She was very patient and kind - I was a mess - my boy is everything to me. She told us to meet her at the clinic when they opened the next day and gave me guidance to get through the night. The next morning we met with her son. He too was so kind, patient, and respectful. Unfortunately, Beau had to be helped over the rainbow bridge. Even though the waiting room was packed, we never felt rushed to make decisions or to leave. Our family will always be grateful for their guidance and care.

Dr. Grossman is wonderful however the surgeon didn't give us a cone which we needed after spay…read moresurgery!! We had to buy one the next day because our cat kept licking the wound. Truly unreal that a cone wasn't provided! ALSO it must be known by whomever runs this place that your receptionists except for Randi and Lauren are lacking severely in customer service i.e. empathy, kindness and patience. The younger short haired blonde is rude and so are the other girls. Very disappointing. I'd rather drive to Virginia than encounter this lack of empathy again.

I have taken my cat Ginger there several times, and I highly recommend this veterinary hospital…read more The entire staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and understanding. The vet, Dr. Jay Taylor, is also all of the above, plus he's very outgoing and answered all my questions in language that I could understand. In my opinion, this is the best place to take your pet on the Outer Banks!

In one word: superb!…read more We're not from the area and were about to fly to Europe with our dog, for which we needed vet certificates. Dr. Jay and his staff were super helpful and went well beyond the call of duty to help us, liaising with our "regular" vet, double checking with the agencies that the approvals had been issued and sent to the correct address, and keeping us informed at all stages of the process. We also got some excellent travel tips on top, all of which contributed to a smooth journey, despite the logistical complications / not flying from our home town. Thank you and we hope to be back when in OBX next time!

We have been going to this vet for a few years now. They are located right outside of our…read morecommunity. We love the small town feel at this vet. The office staff is extremely helpful and they are very attentive. The vets are amazing. Their patience really helps those of us who are already worried about our pets. We love Dr. Feldhaus. She is very informative, takes the time to explain everything. She and her staff also calls us for progress checks on our pet. If you are in the Outer Banks, this place is a good place to take your pet.

Had to bring my dog while on vacation and they were so amazing very compassionate and caring . Took…read moreexcellent care of sweetboy and didn't charge us a fortune either . Paid less here for an urgent care visit than my regular vet charges for a routine visit . Was going to have to cut our vacation short but thanks to this place we didn't have to Highly recommend this place

Absolutely adorable little shop with pet food and supplies. I stop by each year to pick up some…read moreGrounds & Hounds coffee as they donate 20% of proceeds to rescues. They do have doggies bags, food, leashes and treats in case you need something while on vacay. The lady behind the register is always helpful and kind. The shop is located in downtown Manteo along with a bunch other shops so you can make a nice afternoon of it.

walked in, trying to make appointments for our three baskets, and the lady yelled at us and said by…read moreappointment only get out

Stopped by on our way home and were pleasantly surprised with the amazing selection of fresh…read morehomemade dog treats to take home to our fur babies. The shop was stocked with cute apparel, toys and gifts for dog lovers, and the owners were both so friendly and welcoming. We weren't aware of how dog friendly OBX is so next time this will be our first stop. Edit - our shibas absolutely loved the homemade dog treats!

This cute dog shop was a pleasant surprise when we visited the Outer Banks for our anniversary in…read moreFebruary. The owners are the most friendly and welcoming people and we had the pleasure to spend some time chatting with them. It is always nice to meet dog lovers who are as passionate about animals as we are! We went back to visit before we left and brought our pups to say hi! They had everything you need from toys and medical products to a fresh bakery in the back. Their bakery smelled so good it was making me hungry! We got a few samples of their dog treat and bought some as well. I highly recommend anyone stop in there to get your pet a treat or anything they need!

No trip to OBX (with or without the pups) is complete without a trip here!!! Homemade treats for…read morepups, apparel for me and doggie decor. Also enjoyed the Yappy Hour and have my babies artwork on my wall at home :) True Dog lovers own and operate this establishment and it shows. And they have a true "give back" philosophy to the community Thanks Outer Barks

If you bring your pup, or left them at home and need a little treat to bring back. I definitely…read morerecommend this place. Lots of fun little treats and things to bring home to your favorite pet.

Chris and Sue were wonderful with our dog Gilly... They told us things we didn't know that made it…read moreeasier for her to take medications and made certain she had plenty of exercise in our absence. They truly love animals and take their work seriously. Much like the television add for Angie's List , they went beyond pet sitting and rescued our kayak when an unexpected hurricane was came our way. Anne Shearin