Pet Boarding in Mount Airy

“Yvi and Christians hospitality was amazing. They were incredibly dependable and made sure my dog felt secure and cared for while I was gone. It was clear they truly enjoy their work, and it gave me such peace of mind knowing my pet was in such capable hands. I'll definitely be booking with them again!"”

Nataly A.

“Mindy did a great job dog-sitting Bella. She was quick to respond to messages and sent me videos each day, which gave me peace of mind. Bella seemed happy and well-cared for, and it was clear that Mindy genuinely loves animals. I highly recommend her for dog-sitting; she is responsible, attentive, and caring.”

Nancy T.

“They've been by far the best option where Thor has stayed. They sent sooo many photos and videos that I knew for sure my Pup was having a good time. They asked for the bed and the leash, they follow my pup's feeding schedule, and they were so nice and engaged on text. For sure i will be rebooking.”

Mariana S.

“Juneau had a lovely stay with Yousef & Dima’s family! We received photo updates and she had a great time going on walks, belly rubs and chasing the backyard squirrels. We would love to have her stay with them again.”

Kelly S.

“Angie and her family are really wonderful and they treated our Sunny like their own.You can truly feel they love animals and take good care of them.Sunny had a lot of play time and cuddles:) Big yard was a great plus especially if you have dog with a lot of energy,like we do:) Thank you once again for taking good care of our dog, we are truly happy we found you.”

marko l.

“Tanya and her husband were great taking care of our dog Joey. We received many pictures and updates every day. Joey had fun exploring and playing outdoors with Tanya. Highly recommend this family for your pets.”

Angela M.

“This was our first time using Rover and our puppy was nervous and sad at first but quickly warmed up! We received pictures and updates of him throughout his stay! 10/10”

Ashley L.

“Kacy and Justin took excellent care of our anxious senior dog and kept us throughly updated with pictures. Will definitely keep them as one of our go to options for boarding.”

David R.

“Kathleen and her family took great care of Juneau. We arranged a Meet & Greet in advance to ensure a successful stay. They sent photos and updates so we knew our girl was having fun while we were away.”

Kelly S.

“Lydia was fantastic! She welcomed her home to us with her lovely family including her chickens during our meet and greet. We proceeded to boarding 2 nights with her. Her home provided a warm, cozy and energetic vibe for our Poodle who is out going and craves human interaction. Lydia was not familiar with poodle grooming initially but after a quick demonstration and positive feedback she mastered it in no time. I appreciated her attention to detail, ability to communicate throughout the day and her willingness to learn how to care for specific dog breeds. It was a mutual rewarding experience and she even supervised her children doing obedience training with our pup.”

Rita A.

“Nat & Ally were excellent with my girl. They were very accepting when I needed to change the dates several times. They sent lots of pictures so I could see my girl and how comfortable she was, particularly during a thunderstorm which she hates. I will definitely be booking with them in the future!”

Linda W.

“Chrissy is amazing! This was my first time using Rover, and I was concerned about boarding my puppy after a procedure. However, she quickly alleviated any worries and followed care instructions impeccably. I also appreciated the frequent updates.”

Tiera R.

“Milo had a great time at Fran's! He and her dog Cash were well-matched playmates. Fran was flexible, communicative, and very thorough about detailing Milo's stay. Thanks, Fran!”

Amy G.

About: For over 20 years, I’ve devoted my life to caring for dogs with the same love and attention I give my own. As a professional groomer and lifelong animal lover, I’ve learned that every dog has its own personality, quirks, and needs—and that they all deserve a safe, happy place to call home while their families are away. At my home-based boarding, your pup isn’t just a guest—they’re family. With a cozy indoor space, a secure outdoor play yard, and plenty of cuddles in between, I make sure every tail wags with joy. Whether it’s playtime, rest time, or a little extra pampering, my goal is always to give them comfort, care, and peace of mind—so you can feel at ease knowing your best friend is in loving hands. Pet care is my life and my passion. As a home-based groomer with 20+ years of experience, I combine professional skills with the comfort of a family environment. Dogs aren’t just clients—they’re guests in a loving home where every wagging tail is noticed, every need is met, and every pup feels safe, happy, and cared for. My home-based setup allows me to give personalized attention, cozy care, and consistent love that bigger facilities often can’t match. My home doubles as a haven for pups! I have a cozy basement workshop where I work, a special indoor play yard where puppies can romp safely, and a fenced outdoor yard for fresh-air fun. And of course, after work, it’s family time—they’re free to snuggle, play, and enjoy life with me beyond the yard.

About: I am an animal-lover who would be happy to welcome cats or dogs into my home, or to drop by during the day to make sure your pets are cared for. At home, I strive to create a calm, clean, and caring environment where your animals will feel safe and loved. I enjoy taking dogs on walks, playing with kittens, and helping you make sure your pets get enough attention throughout the day. Most of my pet care experience comes from taking care of my own animals, but I also pet sit as a kid. I raised a loving golden retriever and two Siberian cats. They have great temperaments, which I believe is more a testament to their care than breed alone. If you have shy animals, I'm probably a good fit to help them feel relaxed. I was impacted by a mass layoff and have a pretty free schedule. I have availability for dog walking starting at 2:00 pm. I'm generally available for boarding and am happy to discuss further availability and scheduling for individual inquiries. I will not work with animals with a bite history. I will not take animals that intentionally mark inside or that wear diapers. At your home: - Let me know your expectations. I want to respect your home so you have the best experience. At my home: - Cleanliness is important to me. If you're familiar with Friends, it's more like Monica's apartment and less like Joey's. We take our shoes off inside and try to keep things decent. I don't want to sound like a party pooper, but I'll clearly lay out my expectations and hope you'll recognize it's all in the interest of providing a clean, safe environment. - The home is pet resistant, not pet proof. Gates are available to discourage pets from traversing floors if your pet's physical restrictions include reduced use of stair cases. Please inform of any risk for behaviors like cord chewing - I want to keep your pets safe. - Any pets staying over at my house need to be on a current flea/tick regiment. Most familiar with flea/tick collars. Please inform if the regiment is non-obvious, such as medications or topical treatments. - Pets I work with must be up-to-date on vaccines per local laws and veterinarian recommendations, including rabies vaccinations. Dogs: - Dogs who are boarding >24 hrs. will be taken on 2-3 walks per day, generally following the schedule of 1 long morning and evening walk and one shorter mid-day walk. - Please bring your dog with enough of their food and medications for the duration of the stay, along with instructions for feeding and medicating. I can give your dogs oral medication, and crush it up and mix it with peanut butter if needed, but am not qualified to administer injectable or IV medications. I am uncomfortable giving dogs I don't know eyedrops. - I will have some treats on hand, but if you prefer specific treats, please bring them. - I am happy to brush your dog if you provide the brush, and your dog is ok with a new person brushing them. - For your dog's best experience, please bring your dog's crate or bed, blanket from home, and favorite toys/stuffies for comfort and fun. - Dogs will be able to explore the fenced-in backyard off-leash if they are not at risk for going under, through, or over the fence, or on-leash if they need more supervision. - We sometimes have wildlife that come through the yard, so please let me know if your dog is at risk of escaping trying to chase other animals. - I will supervise dogs while they are in the backyard, and make sure if the poop in the yard it gets picked up quickly - I don't let dog poop accumulate in the back yard. - I typically use baby wipes and/or a towel to clean paws when dogs comes inside after walks. Please let me know if your dog does/doesn't allow their paws to be touched. - Beyond puppies, dogs must be trained to pee and poop outdoors. I will not accept adult dogs that use puppy pads indoors, but can help puppies less than 1-yr-old with potty-training. - Whether or not dogs will be allowed on furniture will be determined on a case-by-case basis, based on behavior. - I will not accept dogs that rip, bite, tear, or defecate on furniture, or otherwise destroy property other than their own dog toys. Cats: - While at our house, all cats are indoor-only cats. This protects your cats and local wildlife. - I will have a cat scratching post. I can't accept cats that scratch furniture, carpets, or the house in general. - Cats must be litter-box trained. Litter cleaning: - I will use scoop-away cat litter. - I will scoop out clumps daily. - I will change out the litter completely, and disinfect the cat box weekly, and in-between animals from different clients.

“Olivia was great with my lab Daisy! Daisy has exhibited separation anxiety in the past when I have been gone for a while but Olivia was very patient with her. She has 2 small dogs of her own which probably helped too. She was very flexible with drop off and pick up times as well. Also she did a good job of keeping me up to date by daily sending me pictures and videos. All in all I would definitely recommend Olivia for all your dog sitting needs.”

PETER B.

“Varsha was great. Our usual sitter for the last 5 years was unavailable and Rover was new to us. Varsha was extremely welcoming and Charlie felt right at home during our visit. She gave herself a tour of her new digs. Varsha’s communication daily and picture made us feel that Charlie was in good hands. She met a lot of friends and has been napping since her vacation ended at Varsha’s. Charlie can’t wait to come back.”

Daniel S.

“Rachel and Jason were wonderful with our new puppy. It was our first time leaving her overnight, and the videos and pictures were very reassuring. I know she was loved and well taken care of!”

Meghan A.

“Cola was well taken care of for her overnight stay with Auana! I received photo updates and they treated her like one of their own! Even going the extra mile to brush her and send her back so happy :)”

Kelly S.

“Greyson had a great time with Elspeth and her two pups. Elspeth was very accommodating with Greyson's needs and schedule and ensured he was well taken care of. We had a positive experience.”

Vicki F.