Emergencies happen — a family medical situation, a last-minute work trip, an unexpected evacuation, or a hotel that just told you your dog can't stay. Whatever brought you here, we want you to know one thing first: call us at (850) 257-5776. We work with owners in urgent situations every week, and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.
Animal Friends Pet Care has been the go-to professional boarding facility for Bay County families since 2013. We're located at 2912 Transmitter Road in Panama City — centrally positioned to serve all of Bay County. When something unexpected happens and you need a safe place for your dog immediately, we're here.
What to Do Right Now
- Call (850) 257-5776 — this is the fastest path. Our team can confirm same-day availability immediately.
- Have your dog's vaccine records ready (Rabies and Bordetella required). If you don't have them, call your vet — most can email or fax them within minutes.
- Bring your dog's food if possible. If you can't, tell us their diet and we'll do our best to match it.
- Drop off during business hours — we'll get them checked in quickly and you can be on your way.
Common Emergency Boarding Scenarios We Handle
- Hotel or Airbnb won't accept your dog — one of the most common calls we get, especially from Panama City Beach visitors. We're 12-20 minutes from most PCB hotels.
- Family medical emergency — if someone is being hospitalized and you need to focus on your family, your dog will be safe with us.
- Evacuation or severe weather — Bay County gets hurricanes and tropical storms. We help local families who need to evacuate and can't bring their dog to their shelter location.
- Unexpected travel — a business trip, a last-minute flight, a family obligation that came up suddenly.
- Your regular sitter or boarder fell through — it happens. We're here as your reliable backup.
What Your Dog Gets in an Emergency Stay
Emergency stays at Animal Friends Pet Care aren't a lesser experience — your dog gets the exact same care as any planned boarding guest. That means a private suite (from $30/night), 5 daily outdoor breaks, individual feeding, and free live camera access so you can check on them from wherever you are. Medication administration is included at no extra charge.
We are the only boarding facility in Bay County that gives clients live 24/7 HD camera access to their dog's kennel area. In an emergency situation, being able to open your phone and see your dog is calm and cared-for is worth everything.
Call (850) 257-5776 to check availability — fastest for urgent situations. Or book online 24/7 at https://animalfriendspc.com/book. We're at 2912 Transmitter Road, Panama City, FL 32404. Open 7 days a week.