Club Paws is the best alternative to boarding your pet. Cheryl takes such great care in placing your pet in wonderful homes where the guest homes treat the pet like one of their own. I dog comes home after staying at a guest home and is always happy and always enjoys going back time and time again when I need to be away on business. My dog comes back soft and no sheading when she is groomed by Cheryl. Club Paws is the best company I have found like this anywhere. I highly recommend it to you for when you go away or for grooming.