Bobby's Pet Boarding

Bobby's Pet Boarding is an in-home dog boarding and daycare service at 21791 Green Pine Drive in West Blocton, AL, and it accepts dogs from small to giant. Boarding runs $40 per day. The setup is cage-free, which means dogs spend their time in climate-controlled indoor space and an outdoor area rather than shut in a run.

What's included in a stay

• Cage-free boarding in a climate-controlled building, with outdoor space and indoor play
• Daycare for dogs who need somewhere to go during the workday
• Multiple walks a day, plus indoor and outdoor play sessions
• Grooming add-ons: a bath, or a nail trim done by a licensed vet technician
• Mobile pick-up and drop-off for owners who can't make the trip

What makes it different from a big kennel

Not every dog does well in a group. Bobby's keeps private play areas for dogs that can't be turned out with others, so a reactive dog isn't automatically turned away. Staff also handle medication schedules and special diets, which matters for senior dogs and dogs on prescription food. Owners boarding more than one dog can ask about multiple-dog discounts.

Hours, booking, and requirements

Booking is done by phone at (205) 210-4227. The office is open 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and closed on Saturday. Dogs need to be up to date on their vaccinations before a stay. Since this is an in-home operation rather than a large commercial facility, calling early about your dates is the sensible move, especially around holidays.

Getting there

The kennel sits on Green Pine Drive in West Blocton, which puts it within reach of owners across the surrounding area who would rather leave a dog in a house-sized setting than a row of kennel runs. Details on services and the registration form are posted at bpboarding.com.