need a kennel recommendation

I googled kennels in the Roanoke and Salem (the adjoining town) areas and got lots and lots of results. I don't have any recommendations, but that would be a good starting place.

Petsmart is right off of I-581, the main thoroughfare in Roanoke, so that would probably be convenient and they have a pet hotel.

I was hoping for first hand experience. I try to be very picky about where he stays...there are some nightmare places out there.

We've used Petsmart for boarding our cat. Very clean, organized, good pet helpers and we'd recommend and would use them again.

Our neighbor just boarded his dog for 3 days at Petsmart, and it came back with kennel cough.

I've never used DogVacay, but have been tempted (these are home settings--they advertise no crates or kennels). I have not read of anyone saying anything negative about DogVacay. Each sitter has reviews from people that have used their services, but, it's still wise to be cautious. I noticed one of them (Christine) from Roanoke listed that she is involved with some local animal groups--perhaps you can contact them for additional references. Hope this "link" works, as I searched the Roanoke area:

https://dogvacay.com/dog-boarding--va--roanoke?fhp=1

Thanks for making the link Nutinelse2do!

Thank you so much for the link. I will check some of these out, although is some what skeptical.

Let's face it, we suffer from separation anxiety, but it cannot be avoided.