Board the Dog, Then Board the Plane!

There’s a specific kind of vacation guilt known only to pet owners. You can be halfway to the beach, sunglasses on, snacks open, playlist behaving beautifully, and find yourself wondering whether your dog thinks you’ve moved out forever. 

In Georgia, where summer trips can mean anything from a Tybee weekend to a Blue Ridge cabin escape, pet care has become part of the travel planning puzzle, right up there with packing sunscreen and remembering who has the cooler.

The good news is that pets across Georgia have options that go well beyond a neighbor popping in between errands. In Monroe, Ashley Hills Pet Center offers full-service boarding with climate-controlled indoor suites and indoor-outdoor suites, plus add-ons like playtime, nature walks, and swimming. For families planning longer getaways or holiday travel, that kind of setup gives dogs room to stay active while owners are off pretending they aren’t checking their phone for pet updates every hour.

From Kennels to Country Vacations

For pets who prefer fresh air with their room and board, Eureka Farms Pet Resort brings a more relaxed, country-style approach. Located in Sylvania, the farm setting gives dogs space to run, settle in and follow personalized feeding routines. The resort also offers shuttle service options, which is a small miracle for anyone trying to coordinate pet drop-off, luggage, children, snacks, and the sacred airport arrival window.

Then there’s The Dog House in Austell, which rounds out the lineup with traditional boarding and daycare-style care for social pups. For dogs who consider every stranger a future best friend, a more interactive setting can make time away feel less like separation and more like a very enthusiastic summer camp.

For Pets Who Prefer Their Own Couch

Of course, not every pet wants a change of scenery. Some cats, senior dogs, and anxious pups do best when their world stays familiar. In Villa Rica, Pet Sitters Of West Georgia offers in-home sitting, dog walking and even 24/7 care options, helping pets keep their routines while owners are away. Just down the road, Wags and Whiskers Sitters also provides in-home pet sitting, dog walking and personalized care, giving families another way to leave town without turning the living room into a guilt chamber.

Together, these Georgia pet care options make summer travel feel a little less complicated. 

Discover more amazing pet boarders and sitters across the state here: https://gbj.com/pet-boarders-sitters.