Dog Boarding in Big Laurel

It was so nice to get lots of sweet photos of Makai while I was out of town. They also were very flexible and watched Makai for a day longer than expected when our travel plans got delayed. Thank you!

For many years, my dogs stayed home and someone came in to feed them. That was no longer possible, so I went looking for a solution I could live with and found DogVacay and through them, Jay and Nancy. Wow, what a great experience this was. I was really nervous at first, but Nancy gave me updates and photos and I could see that my doggies were having a good time. I took over their toys and food, and a quilt that smelled like me ... And later our bark collars because my little hunters thought the chickens were intruders! Aside from the great care and understanding by Nancy, her photographs were wonderful! She captured them in some great poses! This was a very happy experience for us all, and you can be sure we will be back.

I could tell stella was calm and content. Jessica, John, and family were the perfect fit with lots of extra attention, car rides, and snuggles. They sent lots of pictures which was nice !

I used to board Luna at North Buncombe Kennels in Weaverville, so when they abruptly closed I wasn't sure where to board my pitbull/plott hound mix because she's a rescue (the guy who had her was going to make her a bait dog) and at four, she doesn't always mind her manners despite working with her constantly to make sure she is well socialized. We got her when she was four months old and she's a handful on her best day, but when I got to Cat's home, I was incredibly pleased with the care that went into making sure the dogs in her care had a big fenced yard, seperate play areas, a place for new dogs to chill, careful consideration given to the mental ballet of caring for a bunch of dogs who don't know each other and who have different issues. She has been sleeping for two entire days since coming home, so I am pretty sure she had a marvelous time. More importanlty than anything though, was knowing she was in good hands.

I was so fortunate to have found Shannon and Timothy and family to look after Ben. I was a little anxious as to how his stay would be, given Ben has separation anxiety, but they sent pictures shortly after I dropped him off and he looked right at home. They took very good care of Ben, and it seems to be a great fit.

Richard was exceptional with our two dogs. He communicated timely, was prepared, had an immediate rapport with both our big and small dog, and followed our instructions. We will definitely use him again.

Vicky was wonderful with our pup Junebug! She kept us in the loop regularly and it was quite clear that she was completely relaxed and happy under Vicky’s care. We would absolutely use her again!

New to the area, we were dismayed that vet hospitals here didn’t offer boarding, so we searched through the River.com site. After several meet and greets, we decided on Lorna and couldn’t be more pleased. She treated our boys like her own, and they were attended to lovingly and appropriately. One of our boys takes meds for anxiety and a skin condition, and Lorna was a pro at administering his meds. Her home and yard are spacious, clean, and secure. We will definitely use her services in the years to come.

Brody was amazing! He sent me pictures and videos every day and provided great updates on how my pup was. He made this experience go so well considering it was our first. I would definitely have my pup stay with Brody again!

Jose and Maria are awesome! This was my first experience using Rover and I’m so happy I did! It is very comforting to know that my dog is loved, walked, fed and played with. They send pictures and videos throughout the day and my dog looks like she’s having fun and well taken care of! They have given me peace of mind when I’m away from my pooch!

6 STARS! Joseph sent many pictures every day, responded quickly when i messaged him and, most importantly, let me know my dog Penny was happy, loved and content while I was away for five days. I will definitely use Jpseph and Andrea when i board Penny in the future.

This was our first time leaving our dog with a sitter for five days and we were a bit nervous. No need to be with Richard, he sent updates and photos and kept us in the loop about her activities, food schedule, etc. a cool dude and great dog sitter. We only use him now.

Elizabeth was absolutely wonderful! This was my first time using the Rover app, and admittedly I was a little nervous. But Elizabeth eliminated those concerns with thoughtful questions about my dogs, personalized care, and frequent pictures. When I went to pick up Mugsy and Millie, they looked as though they felt right at home, and I could tell that they enjoyed their time with Elizabeth and Napoleon! Thank you so much!

Chloe & Dylan are amazing! Not only did they care for our 2 busy girls for a week, they also sent updates & pictures, and loved on them like their own. Really couldn’t ask for anything more. Our dogs can’t wait to stay with them again!

Chelsea is amazing! Our two older girls loved their time with her. We felt very relieved to know they were well taken care of and getting plenty of attention. She is home a lot and treated our pups like her own. Her and the family couldn't be any sweeter! And she sent us many updates and pictures, which was wonderful. Chelsea is fantastic and we cannot recommend her enough!

Terri provided great care for our dog. It was the first time we had left him with anyone and it was a good experience. He enjoyed playing with her dogs and we would definitely let him stay there again.

Miranda is amazing! She gave frequent updates, prompt communication, and was understanding when I had an unexpected delay. Most importantly I could tell from Koda's expression in the many picture updates that he felt so loved and was having tons of fun.

Kenzie was great, communicative, and you can tell she loves pups. Our two dogs had a great time playing in the yard with their pup. It was our first time using Rover and we’re so glad we did.

Micah is very easy to communicate with and she is very punctual. She kept me updated as to how things were with my dog thoughout her stay including pictures. Bonus, my dog and her dof got along very well and I do beleive my dog was depressed and missed their company. I highly recommend Micah and her loving home to you when you need a sitter!

Jharasen was amazing with our doggie and us! She helped her transition smoothly and helped everyone feel at ease. Will definitely use her again!