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Holiday boarding · Thanksgiving and Christmas

Holiday boarding where you can watch them live.

Private suites with free live HD cameras, plus photo updates from our team all day. Thanksgiving and Christmas fill up weeks ahead.

  • Free live camera in every suite
  • Photo updates all day
  • 5 outdoor breaks a day
4.8★604+ Google reviewsServing Panama City since 2013Best of Bay 2024 Winner

Thanksgiving and Christmas fill up weeks ahead. If you are traveling for the holidays, Animal Friends Pet Care in Panama City, FL gives your dog a private suite, a free live HD camera you can watch from your phone, and photo updates from our team all day. Our Economy Kennel does not have a camera; every suite does.

Every boarding guest gets five outdoor breaks a day, medications at no extra charge, and a climate-controlled private suite. We do not use shared kennels. An exit bath is available as an add-on so your dog comes home clean.

We are at 2912 Transmitter Road, Panama City, FL 32404, and we have been caring for Bay County pets since 2013. If your dates are full, call (850) 257-5776 or book online and we will add you to the waitlist.

4.8 out of 5 — 600+ reviews on Google
Every holiday stay

Included with every boarding stay.

  • Free live HD camera

    In every private suite, right in the app.

  • Private suites only

    Your pet has their own space. No shared kennels.

  • Photo updates

    Our team sends photos to your phone during the stay.

  • 5 outdoor breaks a day

    Fresh air, yard time and a stretch.

  • Medications included

    Given on your schedule at no extra charge.

  • Solar and battery backup

    Power stays on for suites, cameras and A/C.

Our Economy Kennel does not have a camera. Every private suite does.

Free live cameras

Watch them live, any time you miss them.

Every private suite has a free live HD camera. Open the Animal Friends app and see your pet right now, from the airport, the beach or the couch.

  • Your pet’s own suite camera, live and free
  • Plus the shared Backyard and Bathtub cameras
  • Private suites only, never shared kennels

Our Economy Kennel does not have a camera. Every suite does.

Photo updates

Photo updates all day from our team.

Our staff take photos of your pet during the stay, so you get to see the good parts of the day as they happen.

  1. 1

    Our team snaps the photos

    Staff take photos of your pet throughout the stay in our staff app.

  2. 2

    It lands on your phone

    With the free Animal Friends app, every photo arrives instantly as a push notification. No app? You get one text a day with a link.

  3. 3

    See the day’s gallery

    Open the gallery to see all of the day’s photos in one place.

A phone showing photo updates from the Animal Friends team

Get the free Animal Friends app

Every photo the moment we take it, and your pet’s suite camera live, plus the Backyard and Bathtub cameras.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch my pet while they board?

Yes. Every private suite has a free live HD camera (our Economy Kennel does not). In the free Animal Friends app you can watch your pet's suite camera live, plus our shared Backyard and Bathtub cameras.

How do photo updates work?

Our team takes photos of your pet during the stay in our staff app. If you have the free Animal Friends app, every photo reaches you instantly as a push notification. If you do not, you get one text a day with a link to that day's photo gallery.

How much does holiday boarding cost?

Private suites with a free live camera are $35, $40 or $45 per day depending on suite size. Cat condos are $25 per day, and our Economy Kennel (no camera) is $30 per day. Medications are given at no extra charge, and an exit bath is available as an add-on.

When should I book?

Thanksgiving and Christmas fill up weeks ahead. If your dates are full, we keep a waitlist: call (850) 257-5776 or book online and we will add you.

What comes with every stay?

Your own private suite (we do not use shared kennels), climate-controlled comfort, five outdoor breaks a day, a free live camera in every suite, and photo updates from our team. Medications are given at no extra charge.

What if the power goes out?

Our building has solar power with battery backup, and our own deep well.

Do I need the app?

The free Animal Friends app is the best way to get every photo instantly and to watch the cameras. Without it, you still get one text a day with a link to that day's photo gallery.

Where are you, and what are your hours?

We are at 2912 Transmitter Rd, Panama City, FL 32404. Regular hours are Monday to Saturday 7 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 2 PM. Call (850) 257-5776 to confirm drop-off and pick-up times for your dates.

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2912 Transmitter Road, Panama City, FL 32404

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