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The front exterior of Hatteras Island Pet Resort, a single-story wooden structure with a ramp and a set of stairs to the main entry door, set under a blue sky.

About Hatteras Island Pet Resort

Since 2004, Hatteras Island Pet Resort has been the premier vacation spot for pets on the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. From a small, single person kennel, we have now grown to offer dog and cat boarding, day boarding, crate rentals, retail, and salon services. 

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Our staff of 5, including owner Sabrina Hatfield, is a dedicated group of animal lovers committed to going above and beyond to make you and your pets feel comfortable and welcome. We lavish each guest with individual attention according to their wants and needs. By taking the time and space to get to know your pet on a personal level, we can ensure they are safe, happy, healthy, and have everything they need for an enjoyable stay.

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Our facility just north of the traffic circle in Rodanthe is set back off the highway, a short walk from the beach on a quiet gravel lane with no through traffic. We strive to maintain a good, positive relationship with our community, including local nonprofits, other businesses, and the people and animals of Hatteras Island.

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Come see what keeps pets and their humans coming back again and again!

Our Team

Owner Sabrina Hatfield, a beautiful middle-aged woman with close-cropped hair and glasses, wearing a yellow tshirt featuring Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, side-hugging a Winnie the Pooh at Disney World

Sabrina

Owner

After retiring from the US Air Force, Sabrina relocated to Hatteras Island to begin a new chapter in her life. Her background in logistics and management and her passion for animal welfare made investment in the pet resort a natural fit.

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  • Fan of Disney, Star Wars, Winnie the Pooh, and zombie apocalypse stories

  • Personal Pets: Lucy, Elsa, Pancake, Pipsqueak, about 8-10 koi

  • Volunteers with the RWS Civic Association, Rodanthe Thrift Shop and Hatteras Island Meals

  • Enjoys walks on the beach and George Strait songs

Elaine

Manager

A lifelong native of Hatteras Island, Elaine left the world of property management for a career in pet care, and she couldn't be happier. She particularly enjoys working with dogs who are labeled as "challenging".

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  • Enjoys photography, entomology, and learning new things

  • Personal Pets: Baby, Ahi, Yzma, Sentil, Queenie, 60+ spiders, blue death feigning beetles, vinegaroons, and several colonies of isopods and springtails.

  • Volunteer Firefighter at Chicamacomico Banks Fire Department

  • Will listen - and jam along with - just about any music playing in the vicinity

Manager Elaine Hooper, a 30-something woman smiling with a pit bull in her lap. The pit bull is entirely too large for her lap.
Meg Blue, a slender 30-something with long hair pulled back in a ponytail, dark sunglasses, and a fun pair of leggings, petting a hound dog whose tongue is out

Meg

Pet Care

Extensive experience in the restaurant industry has given Meg the skills and mindset to flourish at the pet resort. Her gentle voice and a fanny-pack full of treats quickly make her a "fan favorite" among our guests!
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  • Likes coffee, sushi, and listening to rap and hip hop

  • Personal Pets: Buju, Oscar, Sheba

  • Mom to a ridiculously adorable baby girl

  • Has family roots on Hatteras Island stretching back to the "Mighty Midgetts of Chicamacomico"

  • Enjoys distance running and watching the sunrise over the ocean

Our Team
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