The Animal House at Live Oak Boarding Kennels

Animal House at Live Oak Boarding Kennels offers dog boarding and daycare in Savannah, GA, from its location on Thomas Ave., and it boards cats as well. The facility keeps dozens of boarding spaces, all climate controlled, with standard dog runs large enough for the biggest breeds.

How dogs are housed

Boarders are housed individually by owner, and dogs from the same family can share a space on request. A separate quiet room is set aside for senior dogs that do better away from kennel noise. Cats stay in a room of their own, built with multi-level shelving, a cat tree and a window.

Services at a glance

• Overnight boarding for dogs and cats
• Doggie daycare
• Grooming add-ons
• Special diets accommodated
• Three natural play yards with grass, dirt and trees

Yard time

Every boarding dog goes outside at least three times a day, rain or shine. The yards are natural ground rather than concrete, and dogs are off-leash while they are out there. They stay separated from dogs outside their own family, so they can see, hear and smell each other without direct contact. Owners whose dogs don't enjoy group play tend to prefer that arrangement.

Practical details

Hours run 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday. Reservations are made by phone at (912) 352-1365. Published rates range from $12 to $31 per night depending on the animal, and proof of vaccination is required before a stay. The kennel sits at 7429 Thomas Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.