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Whether you're heading out of town for the weekend or simply need a fun place for your pup to spend the day, Tuscaloosa and Northport have several outstanding boarding and daycare facilities. From luxury pet resorts to play-based camps and home-style boarding, these businesses provide safe, loving care while you're away.
🥇 1. The Pawms Pet Resort
📍 1706 16th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
📞 (205) 248-2113
The Pawms is widely considered one of West Alabama's premier pet resorts. Their luxury facility offers daycare, overnight boarding, professional grooming, and personalized care in a clean, upscale environment.
Services:
- Luxury boarding
- Doggy daycare
- Grooming & spa
- Playgroups
- Individualized care
Why pet parents love them: Luxury accommodations, friendly and experienced staff, spotlessly clean facility, and some of the best customer reviews in the area.
🥈 2. The Wag
📍 235 McFarland Blvd., Northport, AL 35476
📞 (205) 579-3432
One of the newest premium pet care facilities in the area, The Wag was designed to feel like a "home away from home." They offer daycare, overnight boarding, and spa services in a family-owned environment focused on enrichment and comfort.
Services:
- Doggy daycare
- Overnight boarding
- Spa services
- Cat boarding
Why pet parents love them: Home-like atmosphere, family-owned, modern facility, and truly personalized care for every pet.
🥉 3. Hot Diggity Doggie Camp
📍 1300 Martin Road E, Northport, AL 35473
📞 (205) 345-4939
A longtime favorite for energetic dogs, Hot Diggity Doggie Camp emphasizes supervised play, socialization, and fun while providing boarding and daycare services.
Services:
- Daycare
- Overnight boarding
- Group play
- Exercise & enrichment
Why pet parents love them: Perfect for active dogs, large play areas, and an experienced staff that keeps tails wagging all day long.
4. Northport Play'n'Stay Dog Daycare & Boarding
📍 3900 Northbrook Drive, Northport, AL 35473
📞 (205) 861-4967
Northport Play'n'Stay is known for its unique playgroup-style boarding. Dogs enjoy large outdoor play yards with pools, sandboxes, climbing features, and plenty of socialization before resting indoors in climate-controlled accommodations.
Services:
- Doggy daycare
- Overnight boarding
- Large outdoor play areas
- Socialization
Why pet parents love them: Hours of supervised play, a natural outdoor environment, and seven-day boarding availability.
5. Animal Medical Center
📍 1100 Rice Valley Road N., Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
📞 (205) 758-7295
Animal Medical Center combines veterinary care with boarding services, making it an excellent choice for pets requiring medication or additional medical supervision during their stay.
Services:
- Boarding
- Medical boarding
- Veterinary care
- Grooming
Why pet parents love them: On-site veterinarians, ideal for senior pets or those with health needs, and an excellent long-standing reputation.
6. Bryant Drive Animal Hospital
📍 2211 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
📞 (205) 758-5520
Bryant Drive Animal Hospital offers boarding in addition to its veterinary services, giving owners peace of mind knowing medical professionals are available if needed.
Services:
- Boarding
- Veterinary care
- Medical supervision
Why pet parents love them: Trusted veterinary team, comfortable boarding, and ideal for pets with medical needs.
7. Barks & Bubbles Pet Grooming & Boarding
📍 2410 36th Street, Northport, AL 35473
📞 (205) 826-2045
Known primarily for grooming, Barks & Bubbles also provides boarding in a caring, family-oriented environment — a great option if you want your pup to come home freshly groomed too.
Services:
- Boarding
- Grooming
- Bathing
Why pet parents love them: Personalized care, family-owned, and the convenience of grooming and boarding under one roof.
8. Alabama Canine
📍 19436 John Swindle Road, Northport, AL 35475
📞 (205) 339-7794
Alabama Canine specializes in professional dog training but also offers boarding, making it an excellent choice for dogs enrolled in training programs or owners who want structure and enrichment during their dog's stay.
Services:
- Boarding
- Board-and-train
- Obedience training
Why pet parents love them: Professional trainers, a structured environment, and great for energetic or high-energy dogs.
9. GiGi's Critter Sitting
📍 Tuscaloosa, AL
📞 (205) 394-1322
For pet parents looking for a more personalized experience, GiGi's Critter Sitting provides pet boarding and in-home style care with flexible scheduling and individual attention.
Services:
- Pet boarding
- Pet sitting
- Overnight care
Why pet parents love them: Personalized attention, small-scale care, and flexible scheduling that works around your life.
10. Krimson K9
📍 5407 Golden Pond Avenue, Northport, AL 35473
📞 (205) 496-9273
Krimson K9 offers boarding alongside dog training services, making it another excellent option for owners wanting structure, enrichment, and professional guidance during their dog's stay.
Services:
- Boarding
- Dog training
- Enrichment
Why pet parents love them: Experienced trainers, individualized care, and a structured environment that keeps dogs engaged.
🩷 Finish Their Vacation at The Bougie Pet Boutique!
After your pup returns home from their boarding adventure, stop by The Bougie Pet Boutique for a special welcome-home treat! Whether it's gourmet snacks, a new toy, a stylish collar, or a cozy bed, we have everything your furry family member needs after their own little vacation.
📍 The Bougie Pet Boutique
130 Hargrove Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401