Posted: Aug 30, 2025 / 02:14 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 30, 2025 / 02:14 PM EDT
by: Shabnam Danesh

GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — For more than 15 years, K9 Kabana Dog Resort in Garner has been a second home for hundreds of dogs and their families, but this Labor Day Weekend, the day care and boarding facility is being forced to close its doors after the property owner didn’t renew their lease.

The sudden shutdown leaves clients scrambling during a holiday weekend, with less than 48 hours to pick up their pets. With more than 40 dogs spending the long weekend there, owner James Margolis said the timing couldn’t be worse.

“Chaos, pure chaos. So, we are trying to get in touch with parents to pick up their kids* by 4:30 on Sunday just to make sure there are no kids on premises because they’re threatening to change locks. And if that happens, I can’t have my kids locked here and not have access to them,” he said.

Margolis begged the property owner to give him more time to find a place, but says the only response he got was from their lawyer, saying they had to be out by Sunday afternoon.
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*He calls the dogs kids.

From their website:...
Perks for Pups
As one of the largest dog kennels in the Triangle, The K9 Kabana offers more indoor and outdoor play space than you can shake a stick at! Dogs of all ages, sizes, and activity levels love vacationing in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Whether your buddy plays with us for the day or stays overnight, the professionally trained staff at The K9 Kabana is dedicated to giving your best friend all the personalized attention and care your baby could want!

Other perks include:
Hours of kennel-free fun
Over 10,000 sq. feet of space to exercise and play
Spacious, clean kennels for overnight stays

The K9Koach


Perks for People
The kids aren’t the only ones who love The K9 Kabana! Our services are designed to be hassle-free for parents. Our doggy daycare and dog boarding facilities are conveniently located in Garner, minutes from downtown Raleigh and easily accessible from I-40, Hwy 70, and Hwy 401.

We’ll even transport your buddy to and from our facilities on our K9 Koach bus. Starting at $10 each way, we’ll pick your kids up or drop them off in our spacious, air-conditioned, heated and secure mobile kennels.
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Their website:
https://thek9kabana.com/

Go Fund Me
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-k9-kabana-find-a-new-home

K9 Kabana is a dog daycare in Garner, North Carolina, and it is in deep trouble.

According to the owner, James, the landlord has asked for an exorbitant increase in the rent, which would require him to raise prices to untenable levels. He's trying to find a new location, but it is challenging. Initially, he was told he could go month-to-month, but is now being threatened with eviction by this weekend, with a further threat to take everything on the property.

Our dog Daisy has tried multiple daycares, but this is where her friends are. The staff is amazing, and she gets excited every time we get close. It has won multiple awards, is a fabulous local business, and is a pillar of the Garner community. It would be an absolute tragedy if it closed.

Please help raise money to save K9 Kabana and get James and his team the financial support and time they need to find a new location and keep this incredible place going. #savethekabana