The Animal House

I've been dormant for the past few months as life got in the way of writing! The day job took over and some life drama overshadowed the writing as well as getting out and about in Augusta!

I'm back and ready to write -

With each city that we move to, we search long and hard for a temporary home away from home for our Great Dane, Lando when we decide to go away on vacation and short trips. This is sometimes impossible to do. We were unable to find a kennel that we were comfortable with in Massachussetts, as we tried kennel after kennel. We had better luck in Augusta only trying a few before we found the only place we will take our dog as long as we live in the Augusta area.

The Animal House is located on 2917 Riverwest Drive, Unit 7, Augusta, GA. It is not a kennel but rather a Pet Resort. We met owner, Lisa Getson in our poker league and thought we would try her pet resort out! The dogs are left in a doggie day care atmosphere during the day, so all pets must be brought in for a temperment test or pre-boarding evaluation. This is a four hour time frame that you can schedule your pet to be brought in to play with the other dogs of similar size and see how well he or she behaves. This evaluation is free. We have never taken Lando to a Doggie Daycare, so we were hesitant and fearful that he would pass the temperment test. When we picked him up, we were given two thumbs up and scheduled him for his first stay!

I love the idea that my pet is being socialized and allowed to be "out and about" during the day instead of being cooped up in a runner. Many of the kennels we used in MA had extra fees for "play time" or "walks" so the concept of having supervised doggie day care during the day makes me smile! Lando LOVES going to The Animal House. We typically bring him treats for the week, however always have leftovers because he was too tired once he was put in his kennel for the night.



We requested a tour of the facility and were impressed at the size and layout of the facility.

Cats are welcome at the Animal House too with their Kitty Kat Korner

The Animal House also provides professional grooming services and we are always happy to pick Lando up happy and smelling so handsome!

If you are looking for a great place to board your pet, try out The Animal House at 706-737-5960. Their staff is very warm and friendly, and it's a great place to socialize your dog!