This facility needs some current reviews. Let me say this is a wonderful caring place to leave your…read moredog which I have done many times until he passed. Lori is the owner and along with her staff they are attentive and responsible to the care they give. My dog was never hesitant to go and was willingly led back to his enclosure when we arrived, never looking back. That says a lot. When he passed, I stopped in to tell them and they came out and hugged me and cried with me. Lori then sent me a follow up sympathy card. Such nice ladies. I will actually miss going in and talking to them; they always took an interest in me as a customer. The facility is clean and lovely. It's pastoral in the country side. A nice retreat for your pet.

Im going to start this update by saying "I would not recommend." Been here SEVERAL times 20+ I…read morehavent always checked in because our boys take them here, with all 3 of my furbabies. We do alot of trips and getaways that we just can't take huskies and a pomeranian. The first time I boarded them here they came home and headed straight for the water and food. We never thought anything of it, considering they are furbabies and they get thirsty etc..it steadily got worse, started losing weight... so, before we left on this two day trip we wanted to let them know this is an oncurring thing. The owner told us they only get fed twice a day. What? I specifically told them their food is always down, there is no specific time they eat. Well, that explains that problem- Now onto a more serious issue- We just Got back from a quick two day trip and was told, before we picked them up to get a total price as our boys pick them up and I wanted to make sure we got the right amount, that our oldest furbaby chewed on an aluminum piece of framing on the slide door that separates the air conditioned part from the run. I asked to see it upon arrival and she showed us the backside of it..I then asked to see the part he bit.. after seeing it why was my baby still in that cage?? He could have got cut on it or got an eye poked out on it as high as this was bent 85 degree angle at least a foot and a half up off the ground. They told us on the phone that they were not charging us for this. His teeth are fine. First off, WHY didn't they call me !? Secondly, WHY was he still in that cage with that aluminum trim piece poking up in the cage?! I'm thinking there is more to this story then what they are telling us. WHY would all of a sudden this happen after all the times they have been here? Makes no sence. The owner told us this was not the first time this has happened. Really?? This is the first time we was notified of this- she said our oldest was not allowed back since it happened before. -I pay them to watch my furbabies- -I pay them to make sure my babies are fed and watered. -I pay them to run and play and love on my furbabies- -I pay them to care for my furbabies to make sure their in a safe place- Welllll.... We are not taking our furbabies here again. They only check on them twice a day. The rest of the time they are in here alone. They never asked us for our furbabies updated shot records, bordatella etc. How many regular pets are coming in and not getting these updated shots? We feel its not safe.... They should have called me yesterday when this happened...They also, as hot as it is with 2 of them being AKC Siberian Huskies, need food more then twice a day.

Laura is a total pro. So happy we found her on Yelp! Our little Beanie kitty took to her right away.read more

We have worked with Laura for about 5 years now…read more She watches our two Golden Retrievers quite regularly and she does a great job. We travel quite a bit and we always can rest assured knowing our boys and our home are in good hands. On one trip, our youngest got sick while we were out of state and Laura jumped right in and took incredible care of him. She got him to the Vet and worked with them to get him treated . She really helped to put us at ease. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I'm so grateful for Ginger and the team for helping me groom my mixed beagle fur baby. I've also…read morehad her boarded and they did a great job at taking care of her. She was happy and healthy when I picked her up and smelled great (I chose the boarding / grooming package). I highly recommend them for any grooming / boarding needs!

I am so thrilled to have found Barkmore. We have had both of our dogs groomed and boarded there…read morerecently. I could tell they were well cared for. Our fur babies were very healthy and happy when we picked them up. Thank you Ginger and staff!

We recently moved to Tellico with our fur baby. Lark Meadow came highly recommended to me for…read moreboarding and grooming. I am extremely impressed by the care my dog receives every time he stays! My boy has extreme fear of getting his nails trimmed (Ive tried everything). During his most recent stay, Jessica took the time to earn his trust and was able to get the job done! I'm so thankful! Oh and did I mention the facility is very clean and organized! Thanks Lark Meadow!

For 21 years, Lark Meadow has cared for my babies . My dogs loved going here and would jump out of…read morethe car and run to the door before i could get out of the car!!

Melinda and her husband are absolutely lovely people. I did a meet and greet with her and my dog…read moreappeared comfortable and was already playing with her pups, which is why I proceeded to work with her. I have dropped off my dog with her several times now and I think about the 4th visit or so, my dog knew where he was going and jumped out of the car and made a beeline to her front door, tongue out, tail wagging. He likes to cuddle with her which is an excellent sign because there are only two people he loves to cuddle with: my husband and my father in law. She will also send pic updates as able, which always brightens my day. She is so flexible and easy to work with. I trust her with my little one!

I agree with the other reviews. Melinda is a sweetheart, and she loves my dog. I would HIGHLY…read morerecommend her. It is a home sweet home for my dog Noah, and he has so much fun with the entire family. Cannot say enough good things about this daycare and overnight care.

This is definitely the best boarding facility in the area! We have left our dog Cowboy twice, and…read morewe never have to worry about his care one bit! They send a video of our dog playing outside every few days which is so comforting to know he is getting top notch care! The staff is wonderful!

our dog always has a wonderful day at Friendsville. the facility is second to none! beautiful safe,…read moreopen spaces and a pool which our lab loves. the staff is amazing, attentive and friendly. we usually purchase a 10 pack day play package offering savings from the daily rate. wonderful resource for our dog!

This dog sitting service is amazing!!!! Kelly really goes above and beyond to make sure your pets…read moreare comfortable and well taken care of! My boyfriend and I both work full time and we needed help during the day for bathroom breaks, walks, and feeding. Our dogs are two Shepard mixes adopted from the pound and Kelly is like family to all of us. Don't know what we would have done without her! Book her before her schedule is too full, you don't want to miss out!

I had a last minute trip planned and with 3 cats and a dog I was rushing to find someone to take…read morecare of them. I decided to try Kelly after a recommendation from a family member. Kelly was great, she came to my house, left no detail about my pets unchecked before I left. I can tell how much she loves animals and I felt completely comfortable with her. While I was away she sent me pictures and updates daily and I could tell my all my pets were happy and she was enjoying them and they were enjoying her. When we got back from our trip she even left a card and a cute little gift with m and ms in it. She was very affordable even though she came twice daily for 7 days. I will be using her again for sure. I would recommend her to anyone who needs this service when you go on vacation. She's awesome.

From the moment I called this facility I knew I found the right place. We had to bring our dog…read morewith us on our trip to Tennessee since our kennels were booked solid at home. Calling smoky mountain pet resort they were so friendly and informative. We ran into some issues coming down with the weather and the bad drivers. Calling the facility they were very understanding and helped us out. The outside of the facility was deceiving since it looked like a warehouse. inside was super clean and welcoming. This is a family owned and run operation. There are several generations running this kennel. Their love of dogs is very clear. Our dog enjoyed his stay and was pooped out on the way home which is always an indication for him that he enjoyed his time.

I went to Pigeon Forge after Christmas and needed a place for my dog to stay. The staff at Smoky…read moreMountain Pet Resort were more than accommodating in finding a space for my girl. When I dropped her off, the staff came out in the waiting room to meet her, and spend a few minutes making sure she was comfortable. They encouraged me to call and check on her as much as I wanted and said I could visit her during the day. I loved how open they were because some places are annoyed when you call to check on your animals. When I picked my girl up, she seemed healthy and happy. We'll definitely be back again if she needs a place to stay.

Love Barkside so much. They are always wonderful!! Highly recommend. Not only do my dogs love…read moregoing, they always know my dogs names and my name when I walk through the door. Excellent staff

Our dogs (12 year old and 4 year old) have been going to Barkside for about 3 years. We board them…read morewhen we go on vacation. We've had them in the Doggie Day Camp every single time they've stayed, which didn't seem to be a problem up until their most recent stay. My dogs were placed into a group of "new" dogs that had not yet been vetted for sociability. One of these new dogs attacked our older dog and left several gashes on his head. We were not notified of this via a phone call, and despite asking multiple times about their stay when we were picking them up, we were told nothing about it. These gashes became infected and led to an unfortunate trip to the vet. We will not be back.

Laura and Tom are absolutely the best!! Having 2 elderly dogs and chickens, out of town travel…read morewould be impossible without Laura. She is professional yet compassionate, highly capable and caring. I did not have a single worry about my pet family while in the care of Off the Leash. I now have no stress regarding my pets when travel opportunities pop up. We will definitely be using them in the future. I would recommend Off the Leash to family,friends, anyone wanting top quality care for their animals.

We have had the privilege of using Laura's services multiple times now. Before she was scheduled to…read moresit the first time, she came out to meet us and our "babies" (2 Saint Bernards and 2 cats). Since these are our "kids", we are very particular about who watches them. All of the pets took to her right away! She was down on the floor lovin' on them and didn't even flinch when the Saints slimed her. The first time she came to pet sit, our male Saint was very standoffish, borderline aggressive. Laura stuck with it and now they are the best of friends! We unfortunately had a water leak; she called us right away and helped any way she could since we were out of town. She sends us texts throughout the time she is sitting to let us know how things are going and how the babies are doing. Her prices are very reasonable and competitive with other sitters in our area. It's great not having to worry about home when we're gone! We would definitely recommend her services and will continue to have her sit for us!!