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Boarding at Hope Shelby

A safe, cozy stay while you're away.

Boarding at our animal hospital in Alabaster. Drop-off and pickup on weekdays and Saturday mornings.

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Drop-off & pickup

Plan around the weekend.

Weekend times are limited, so check these before you book your trip.

Monday to Friday

Drop off and pick up during clinic hours, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Saturday

Drop-off and pickup, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. No doctor on Saturdays.

Sunday

Closed, so no drop-off or pickup. For veterinary care on Sundays, please go to an emergency pet center.

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Peace of mind

Cared for like family.

Your pet stays with us at Hope Shelby, a full-service animal hospital for dogs and cats.

  • Feeding notes and medicines go on your Boarding Request
  • Emergency contacts on your request, so we can reach you
  • Questions before the trip? Call us and ask
Booking

Book in three steps.

Send your request ahead of time, so we can save their spot.

1

Send a Boarding Request

Your dates, your pets, feeding notes and medicines. List every pet on one request.

2

We confirm your spot

A request isn’t a booking yet. We’ll be in touch to confirm.

3

Drop off

On a weekday, or Saturday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We’re closed Sunday.

Vaccines they'll need

Every boarder needs to be current on vaccines.

  • Call us to ask which vaccines your pet needs
  • Due for one? We give vaccines here, by appointment

Rates and rooms

Call (205) 664-3462 for current rates and to ask where your pet will stay.

Bring their medicines, with the dose and directions.

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Questions

Before you pack their bag.

Don't see yours? Tell us what's going on, or give us a call.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us your dates and your pet. We'll point you to the next step.

This points you to the right next step. It isn't medical advice. For medical questions, call us.

How do I book a stay?
Send a Boarding Request or call (205) 664-3462. A request isn't a booking yet, so we'll be in touch to confirm.
Can I drop off or pick up on the weekend?
Saturday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, for drop-off and pickup. We're closed Sunday, so plan pickup for Saturday morning or Monday.
How much does boarding cost?
Call (205) 664-3462 for current rates.
My pet takes medicine. What should I do?
List each medicine on your Boarding Request, and bring it with the dose and directions.
Do you offer doggy daycare?
Not at Hope Shelby. Our sister clinic, Hope Bessemer, offers doggy daycare.

Planning a trip? Save their spot.

Send a Boarding Request, and we'll be in touch to confirm.

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Looking for doggy daycare? It's at our sister clinic, Hope Bessemer.

Find your next step

Tell us what’s going on with your pet. We’ll point you to the right visit, form or call.

This points you to the right next step. It isn’t medical advice. For medical questions, call us. In an emergency, call us right away.