Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Pet's Home Away From Home in Mobile, AL
Since 1945, Copeland's Pet Motel has provided premium pet care services to Mobile, Alabama. Founded by Dorothy and Rufus Copeland, our family-owned business continues under the leadership of Kathy Copeland and Dorrie Copeland Waters, supported by their children Kenley and Kolden. With staff members boasting over 20 years of tenure, we combine generational expertise with modern amenities. Our 55,000-square-foot facility features climate-controlled accommodations, including luxury suites with flat-screen TVs and private courtyards. We maintain rigorous safety standards through one-on-one employee-pet interactions and require vaccination compliance for all guests.Our three-tiered boarding system accommodates diverse needs, from basic kennels to ultimate luxury suites with live webcam access. Professional dog grooming services include breed-specific haircuts, therapeutic baths, and nail care. The Day Camp program offers structured play sessions in our Astro-Turf agility course. We implement strict check-in protocols, including pre-bagged food requirements and credit card holds for emergencies. Our facility's 3.5-acre layout ensures pets enjoy both indoor comfort and outdoor recreation while their owners travel with confidence.
Services
Pet Boarding
Dog Grooming
Day Camp
Luxury Suites
Cat Boarding
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1945 with generational pet care expertise
- 55,000-square-foot facility with climate-controlled luxury accommodations
- One-on-one employee-pet interactions for safety and attention
- Live webcam access for real-time pet monitoring
- Experienced staff with 20+ year average tenure
Services
Pet Boarding
Our 55,000-square-foot facility offers multiple boarding options including climate-controlled kennels, luxury suites with flat-screen TVs, and ultimate suites with private courtyards. Each pet receives personalized attention through one-on-one play sessions and multiple daily walks in our Astro-Turf agility course. All accommodations include bedding and climate control for comfort.
Dog Grooming
Professional grooming services include breed-specific haircuts, therapeutic baths with coat conditioning, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, and nail trimming. Our trained stylists work with pets of all sizes and coat types. All grooming requires up-to-date vaccination records for safety and compliance.
Day Camp
Our Day Camp program provides structured playtime in a secure Astro-Turf agility course. Available Monday-Thursday, this service allows pets to socialize and exercise under staff supervision. The program serves as an orientation for first-time boarders and offers working pet owners a guilt-free daytime solution.
Luxury Suites
Luxury suites feature comfortable bedding, flat-screen TVs, and climate-controlled environments. These upgraded accommodations offer enhanced comfort with multiple daily play sessions in private courtyards. The suites cater to pets accustomed to indoor living or apartment-style environments.
Cat Boarding
Our cat-specific luxury suites provide a serene environment with climbing/scratching posts and private mini-hotel rooms. The dedicated feline area maintains quiet conditions while offering the same premium amenities as dog suites, including climate control and personalized care.
People
Kathy Copeland
Co-Owner
Third-generation pet care professional with over 40 years of experience in animal hospitality. Oversees daily operations and maintains the family's commitment to personalized pet care established in 1945.
Dorrie Copeland Waters
Co-Owner
Active manager with 25+ years in pet services. Implements modern amenities while preserving traditional values. Coordinates staff training and guest experience programs to maintain service excellence.
Kenley Copeland
Operations Manager
Fourth-generation team member responsible for facility maintenance and safety protocols. Manages technology integration including the live webcam system for pet monitoring.
Kolden Copeland
Client Services Director
Handles guest relations and reservation systems. Implements customer feedback processes to improve check-in/check-out efficiency and communication with pet owners.
Questions
What boarding options do you offer?
We provide four suite types: Superior, Luxury, Elite, and Ultimate suites with prices ranging from $34-$59 daily. Each includes climate control, bedding, and multiple play sessions.
Do you require vaccinations for boarding pets?
Yes, all guests must have current Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper/Parvo (canines) or Rabies, Feline Leukemia, and FYRCP (felines) vaccinations updated at least 72 hours prior to arrival.
Are there special accommodations for senior pets?
Our Geriatric Suite offers ground-floor access with an additional bedtime walk. This service costs $48 daily and caters to pets 12 years and older with special needs.
Can I view my pet during boarding?
Ultimate Suite guests receive live webcam access. Luxury Suite guests have still-shot camera updates every few seconds for remote monitoring of their pets.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. A credit card is required to hold reservations for emergency situations.
Do you offer grooming services?
Yes, our professional groomers provide breed-specific haircuts, therapeutic baths, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, and nail trimming by appointment.
