Dog Boarding in Vilas, NC

“Jimena did a terrific job of pet sitting my 2 dogs. They were well tended, with excellent communication and photos and videos thru out their stay. I will definitely reach out to Jimena again thru Rover for the next time I need to board them. Thank you, Jimena!”

Jennifer K.

“Kara is very welcoming, and made us feel at ease leaving our dog, Mocha, with her. Mocha had a great time with her and the other dogs - she absolutely LOVED the yard and playing fetch! We received photo updates from Kara everyday, and she was also very responsive when we needed to get in touch. We will definitely be bringing Mocha back!”

Kristin O.

“Heather was absolutely amazing and so supportive when we had weather issues canceling flights home! She was wonderful to work with, and we hope to use her again in the future!! Our pups seemed to enjoy their adventures, and we so appreciated her kindness!”

Betsy L.

“Excellent care. Fran went above and beyond caring for our dog. He had tummie issues while we were gone and Fran even cooked special food for him and fixed the problem. Her communication was very informative the entire time. Fran even went to our vet for ear drops. Wow! We could not have found a better sitter than her. A real GEM!!!!”

Debbie A.

About: “I’ve had dogs as companions since I was a child, and they’ve always been cherished members of my family. I treat every animal in my care like family, making sure they feel safe, loved, and comfortable while you’re away.” “Pet care is a natural part of my daily life, not just a job, but something I truly love. Living in the Appalachian mountains has taught me the value of a calm, grounded lifestyle, and I bring that same peaceful energy into the care I provide. I treat every pet like family and pay close attention to their unique personality and needs, whether they’re playful, shy, elderly, or needing extra comfort while you’re away. My goal is always to help pets feel safe, loved, and at home in my care.” “I care for every pet with the same attentiveness and love that I give my own children. Safety, trust, and comfort are always my top priorities, and I work hard to create a calm, dependable environment where pets feel secure and cared for.

“Jill regularly provided updates w/ photos and Ghost seemed like he got comfortable at her home very quickly. She was very prompt in picking and dropping Ghost off and was a great communicator overall. Ghost came home happy and we would definitely re-book w/ Jill!”

Monica L.

“McKenzie did great with Mandi and her family. You know your dog is happy when she runs to greet you and then back to Mandi’s porch to sit and get more loving. Mandi is very flexible and I will definitely be using her in the future”

Liz S.

“Carola is such a wonderful pet sitter!! She takes such good care of my Susie; she sends me daily photos & updates & I never have to worry about Susie’s well being. Carola is a blessing to our family 😊”

Carol B.

“We had a great experience with Lane. He was great with our dog, who had never been with a boarding program or dog sitter before, and kept us updated with how he was doing. We are confident our dog got great care with Lane and liked the environment he was in. Thank you so much!”

JoshandFaye K.

About: Throughout middle and high school I was a local dog sitter to several different families in my neighborhood. Now, I spend my time volunteering at the local animal shelter or pet sitting. I currently am in graduate school at Appalachian State. I am only in class Monday and Tuesdays and the rest of the week I work part time at a school. I’m able to come home in between classes to spend time with pets and let them outside. I care for pets like I would my own! I make sure that they have everything they need for their happiness and wellbeing. Dogs and cats get especially anxious when their owners leave, so I understand the importance of giving them extra love and care!

“Do you want your pets to feel so at home and comfortable that they are upset when they leave? Mark's house is the place to be! Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mark helped us on short notice and was able to provide us peace and reassurance that our babies were cared for! Mark kept our male and female German Shepherds, and they had an absolute blast. Mark sent us multiple photos and videos and kept us very up-to-date on what they were doing throughout their visit. He asked questions about their personalities and needs that showcased his care and attention to detail. With his knowledge and experience with German Shepherds, it really shined in the care he provided them! I would definitely recommend Mark, and especially recommend Mark to people with German Shepherds or working line dogs! We and our babies would love to use Mark again!”

McKenzie B.

“Hello, this was our first experience with Lilly. We have 2 large dogs that seem to have loved her! We will definitely be using her services again!”

Heather R.

About: I have had dogs all my life. I have two doggies right now that are a huge part of our family. I am very picky about who takes care of my pups so I will treat yours like one of the family. We have a fenced in yard, too. I am retired and can give your furry pup all the attention it needs. I am home most days all day. I love to be physically active and can work your pup into any activities they enjoy. I have a fenced in yard and two playful pups. I haven’t of time to take your pups for walks during the day if they need extra activities. The pups will have full range of the home, as long as they are potty trained.

“Christy is awesome! Very caring and great with all animals.”

Carla P.

“Laura took great care of our dog Bailey. She was very kind, accommodating, and understanding when we had to change our booking in the last minute. She sent us daily updates and pictures to let us know how Bailey was doing. Bailey had a surgery recently and Laura helped her to fully recover. We would definitely recommend Laura to take excellent care of your furry friend.”

Fabio T.

About: I’ve always been an animal lover, from horses to reptiles! I’ve had dogs and cats my whole life, and some of the others throughout. We recently lost our dog to cancer at just shy of 13 years old, and I’m currently volunteering as a dog walker at the animal shelter to help fill that void. With the limited hours available there, I thought we could try this avenue as well. I work full time, but my daughter and I would love to find a dog to walk Wednesday through Friday evenings, or weekends! We are available some weekends for dog/cat care while you’re away as well. We love walking dogs, playing fetch, petting them, and providing lots of love. We enjoy playing with cat toys, and giving them plenty of attention as well.

“Katy was great! She was very communicative and willing to flexible about drop off time/location. She sent some updates and pics of Bender, and he was healthy and happy when we picked him up.”

Kylie B.

“Melissa was great! She had my two dogs for one night at her place. She communicated with me very well before and during the stay. Dogs are not used to being away from home, but she took very good care of them and I felt comfortable leaving them in her care! Weather was horrible that weekend so was grateful they were able to stay inside and go outside as needed. Would let them stay again!”

Tiffany B.

“Jacades was wonderful to choose for Cody. He literally slept from the time he got back in the car. (That tells me he played all day) … That’s amazing! She was very tactful and communicative. I definitely will be using her for Cody’s future sitter!”

Jay W.

“Kelley has been absolutely amazing with my dogs! Thank you for all the photos and FaceTimes! Without a doubt, I would use your services again. Thank you for taking such great care of Aubri and Remi! 💛”

Madison L.