[Bryson]

Is there a boarding place in the villages that has decent accommodations? I am once again disappointed with the Villages and the lack of adequate dog care options. My dog is not used to being in a cage day and night with human interaction.

I'm looking for a boarding option where I can have my dog walked several times a day, an option to have one on one play with a human, and accommodation with room to walk around and have a bed in a small area with outside access to a protected grass area.

I'm not looking to put him in a situation where he learns to bark and beg for attention because he's left alone and ignored for hours while he's in a cage and is listening to other dogs bark for attention because they're stressed out too!

[JSR22]

Get a pet sitter who will stay in your home. Your dog will be happier than being boarded.

[Gulfcoast]

Have you considered a dog sitter that will come to your house and take care of your dog while you're away? My dogs do way better when they are home. Boarding facilities are too stressful on them.

[raynan]

All Bout Cats and Dogs, ABCD pet resort in Belleview FL see their website.

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by raynan

All Bout Cats and Dogs, ABCD pet resort in Belleview FL see their website.

I have used them for many years.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Bryson

Is there a boarding place in the villages that has decent accommodations? I am once again disappointed with the Villages and the lack of adequate dog care options. My dog is not used to being in a cage day and night with human interaction.

I'm looking for a boarding option where I can have my dog walked several times a day, an option to have one on one play with a human, and accommodation with room to walk around and have a bed in a small area with outside access to a protected grass area.

I'm not looking to put him in a situation where he learns to bark and beg for attention because he's left alone and ignored for hours while he's in a cage and is listening to other dogs bark for attention because they're stressed out too!

It's the TV responsibility to supply you with a pet boarder you deem adequate? Who knew?

Look on NextDoor. There are a host of pet sitters who take in pets or will come to your home and stay with your pet...

[Bjeanj]

We use Village Pet Spa. While not in the bubble, it is off Rolling Acres. They have playtime twice a day for the dogs, and may have a baby pool.

[ex34449]

It's a bit of a drive but I gladly do it for my Bulleit. The people are fantastic, better than that actually. He loves to play with the other dogs and people there and more often than not they are free to roam and play with the other pooches.
Stay and Play in Hernando FL.
Stay and Play Pet Getaway

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by raynan

All Bout Cats and Dogs, ABCD pet resort in Belleview FL see their website.

We have always used them since living here in the villages for all of our boarding needs.

[kidnerkim]

I use a pet sitter that takes my dog into her home. There are several in the Villages. I would ask your neighbors or trusted friends who they use before asking strangers on this site.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by kidnerkim

I use a pet sitter that takes my dog into her home. There are several in the Villages. I would ask your neighbors or trusted friends who they use before asking strangers on this site.

So you are recommending the same thing as 'strangers on this site!'

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Bryson

Is there a boarding place in the villages that has decent accommodations? I am once again disappointed with the Villages and the lack of adequate dog care options. My dog is not used to being in a cage day and night with human interaction.

I'm looking for a boarding option where I can have my dog walked several times a day, an option to have one on one play with a human, and accommodation with room to walk around and have a bed in a small area with outside access to a protected grass area.

I'm not looking to put him in a situation where he learns to bark and beg for attention because he's left alone and ignored for hours while he's in a cage and is listening to other dogs bark for attention because they're stressed out too!

I have been in the same bucket.

We did use Village Pet Spa, however one of our dogs came home injured and "they have no idea, it couldn't have happened there, are we sure it's an injury" That plus the addition of several other changes - they are no longer on our list to use.

The Vets don't do it any more, and the reviews on some others aren't all that encouraging.

Much luck, it's not at all easy.

[snhmhg]

Not in the Villages, but we’ve used this one for the last 30 years and love the owners and staff.
Pet Boarding in Ocala, Marion County, Belleview, FL - All 'Bout Cats & Dogs Pet Resort, full-service pet care facility, pet boarding, pet grooming, animal day care for dogs and cats

[eeroger]

This company is owned by a Village Resident. She has a group of pet sitters who have the dog stay in their home. She interviews the pet owner and matches the dog's temperament to the sitter. We used this company when we went on a 15 day Alaska trip & were very pleased.

Pets Best Friend
(352) 446-6339
petsbestfriendllc@gmail.com
Chelley Pfaff

[DrHitch]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

It's the TV responsibility to supply you with a pet boarder you deem adequate? Who knew?

EXACTLY!! The Villages management doesn't run every single business "inside the bubble". As snowbirds, we found pet boarding and day spa businesses in the first 24 hours we rented here. There are many that come with referrals from local veterinarians....