Shady Pines Boarding Kennels & Doggie Daycare

Shady Pines Boarding Kennels & Doggie Daycare handles dog boarding, daycare, and cat boarding in Savannah, Georgia, from its location at 1607 Grove Pointe Road. The kennel is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, which keeps drop-off and pickup inside most work schedules. Overnight stays for dogs run $25 per night; cats board at $20 per night.

Services and amenities

• Overnight dog boarding and cat boarding
• Daycare with supervised socialization from a veterinary technician
• Grooming, bathing, and spa days
• Basic obedience training
• In-home pet sitting, plus pickup and drop-off

What owners tend to notice

Runs are climate controlled, with indoor play space and outdoor space both in the mix, so a stay isn't at the mercy of a Georgia August. The carers are professional and insured. Staff post daily pet photos to the facility's Facebook gallery, which is an easy way for an owner to check in on a dog mid-trip without picking up the phone.

The approach the kennel describes is plain enough: pets get looked after the way the people caring for them would want their own looked after, with time in a group or time alone depending on what the animal prefers. A dog that doesn't enjoy a crowd isn't pushed into one. Between boarding, daycare, grooming, and training, most of what a Savannah owner needs sits under one roof.

Practical details

The facility is at 1607 Grove Pointe Road, Savannah, GA 31419. Booking and questions go through 912-920-8605 or shadypines1@yahoo.com, and the kennel's website at shadypinessav.com covers boarding, daycare, and grooming in more detail. Same-day questions are usually faster by phone, since the desk is staffed through the full 8-to-6 day.