Your beloved dog may be your best friend, but unfortunately, the two of you can't be together 24/7. Whether you're headed to work or leaving for vacation, trust Fido to these quality doggie daycare facilities recommended by our real estate agents.

1. Bark Avenue Pet Resort - 2961 Olympic Industrial Drive
   Just like their humans, dogs have their own individual personalities, and they can have different responses to social activities. Bark Avenue Pet Resort specializes in non-social and senior dog care, and clients rave about the staff's knack for keeping their pets in small groups with compatible dogs. Staff members will even have one-on-one walks and playtime with dogs who are too timid to be around other animals. Hours at Bark Avenue are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
   
   
2. Kirkwood Bark & Lounge - 2006 Hosea Williams Drive NE
   Their website sums it up: Kirkwood Bark & Lounge "welcomes you with open paws." The facility is fully equipped with doggie cams so you can look in on your precious pet from a smartphone or tablet. After a lively day of play, a staff member will bathe your dog on request for only $25. Daycare is offered with both full- and half-day sessions, and "luxury suites" are available for boarding. Kirkwood Bark & Lounge is open 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekends.
   
   
3. Spot for Dogs - 760 Ponce De Leon Place NE
   Your pet will have so much fun at Spot for Dogs that you may find yourself feeling a bit envious. Spot's open play facility means dogs spend the day romping around one of three large play areas or sunbathing and splashing in the doggie pools. Instead of overnight boarding, Spot holds "slumber parties" properly chaperoned in a refurbished 1960 Airstream trailer. For short-term needs, Spot offers hourly rates for stays of less than half a day. Hours at Spot are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Saturday, and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.
   
   
4. Puppy Haven - 2740 Caldwell Rd.
   Every dog has his day, and at Puppy Haven, that day can come with a lot of pampering. In addition to daycare and boarding, Puppy Haven offers a full menu of spa services including baths, nail trimming, haircuts, and even blueberry facials. The website features a convenient customer portal you can use to make reservations and payments, view and edit contact information as well as your pet's information and upload immunization records and other files. Puppy Haven is open 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon - 7 p.m. Sunday.
   
   
5. Wagging Tails Doggie Day Care & Boarding - 376 Trabert Ave.
   Wagging Tails is more than just a cute name for a doggie daycare. According to clients, it describes how their pets react when they go in for a day or night. Maybe they're looking forward to the individual Quality Time (QT), where each dog is paired up with a caregiver for belly rubs, head-scratching, or whatever makes them happy. Do you foster dogs? Wagging Tails is happy to provide five days of free daycare for each dog. The first daycare session is also free for all new clients. Weekday hours are 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., and weekend hours are 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Why not drop your four-legged friend off for some TLC while you tour Atlanta homes for sale? For friendly and professional help buying or selling your home, contact us at Josey Young & Brady Realty.