Your pet’s home away from home.
Pets hold a very important place in our lives – we feed, nurture, and lavish attention on them. Our highly qualified kennel attendants do the same when you can't be there. We work hard to earn your pet's trust and make each visit a positive experience. We offer several boarding options to give your best friend a fun filled visit.
All of our guests receive spacious, climate controlled accommodations. You are welcome to bring your pet's food, bedding, toys or treats from home. We ask that all food be brought in a small, resealable container such as a zip top bag. All possessions will be labeled with your pet's name. We will gladly administer any medications your pet needs while you are away. We can typically accommodate any special needs or requests. We also offer a complimentary Sunday Afternoon Pick-Up from 4:30-5:30 pm. This is a scheduled service and boarding will need to be prepaid since our office will be closed.
What make our facility different?
In an effort to always offer the highest comfort and ensure the most pleasant stay possible for your pets, Covepets has been making some exciting changes to our boarding facility since we opened the facility in 2013. The first upgrade was making the switch from fluorescent to LED lights. These new lights are significantly less harsh on the eyes and promote a more relaxing visual for pets. The LED lights offer uniform light rather than the rapid flashing of fluorescent, which eliminates that stressor from the kennel areas.
The next upgrade was adding more dehumidification to our boarding and grooming areas. This step allows us to maintain proper humidity levels at a more comfortable temperature. If you toured our facility early on and thought it seemed cool in the boarding areas, you were correct. The temps ran cooler to keep the humidity at a safe level in these areas, but with the addition of the dehumidifiers, we can now keep these areas right around 70 degrees. The indoor/outdoor runs have always been challenging to keep comfortable because they are open to the outdoor air temperature and humidity all day. We have upgraded our exhaust fan to a monstrous 3000 cfm fan that turns the air over and keeps it feeling much more comfortable.
Another improvement is the introduction of music in the kennels. Music is commonly used as background noise to help prevent stress response of startling noises. Therefore there will be less negative stimuli each time they board. Here at Covepets, we play classical music, which research has shown to increase resting postures and decrease barking (2000, 2002, Applied Animal Behavior Science). Imagine if you were at a spa; you would want to have calming music and soft lighting for your eyes. That is what we hope to provide to our guests!
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Boarding Suites:
2025 PEAK and Holiday SEASON PRICING & POLICES
We offer tiered pricing for our boarding services to accommodate seasonal demand while ensuring the highest level of care for your pet. Our Base Rate applies during our slower seasons, providing an affordable option for boarding when demand is lower. Our Peak Rate is in effect during the busy summer months when boarding spaces fill up quickly, ensuring we can maintain the same level of quality care and staffing. Our Holiday Rate applies during all major holidays when demand is at its highest, allowing us to provide extra attention and accommodations for your pet’s stay. However, any pet that adds on Doggie Daycare during their boarding stay will always receive the Base Boarding Rate, regardless of the season. These tiered rates help us maintain excellent service, proper staffing, and a comfortable environment for all of our guests year-round. If you have any questions about pricing for your specific booking dates, our team is happy to assist you!
During holidays and peak season, we require two nights' deposit, refundable if cancellations are made 10 days prior to arrival. We reserve the right to require a three night minimum stay. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at 256-533-3385.
2025 Peak Season Dates:
Summer Break - May 22 - July 2nd
Summer Break - July 7th - August 3rd
2025 Holiday Season Dates:
Spring Break - March 7th - March 16th
Labor Day - August 29th - August 31st
Fall Break - October 3rd - October 12th
Thanksgiving Break - November 26th - November 30th
Christmas Break - December 19th- January 5th
“over 5800 square feet of boarding area”
Huntsville’s Premiere Boarding Facility
Boarding Requirements
Canine Health Requirements:
Boarding is for healthy pets. If your pet has an illness, especially a contagious one, he/she may not be a candidate, please call ahead to discuss options. All dogs over 6 months of age must be neutered to participate in Interactive VIP or DayCare. To protect your dog from disease, he or she must be current on the following vaccinations prior to admittance.
Bordetella*, Rabies, DA2PP (Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvo)
*Bordetella must have been given within the last 6 months to be boarded. This vaccine protects against Infectious Tracheobronchitis, a highly contagious respiratory disease that can easily lead to pneumonia. The H3N2 vaccination is preferred and highly recommended for social dogs since dogs do not have any natural immunity to the virus but is not required.
Feline Health Requirements:
Boarding is for healthy pets. If your pet has an illness, especially a contagious one, he/she may not be a candidate, please call ahead to discuss options. To protect your cat from disease, he or she must be current on the following vaccinations prior to admittance.
Rabies, RCP (Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)