Porter's Puppy Tail Lodge

08/29/2026

Day trips, long weekends, fall vacations- if you are going to see the trees in all their glory and your pup isn’t going with you, call and see if we can keep your pup!

08/28/2026

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. 🌈🐾
Some dogs leave paw prints on our hearts that time can never erase.
If you’re missing a beloved dog today, we invite you to share their name, picture, or a favorite memory. We would be honored to remember them with you. ❤️

08/28/2026

Each day, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes!

We clean and prepare each space for new guests, refresh bowls for current guests, check supplies, organize instructions, make sure everything is ready to welcome the next fur baby, and play and love our current fur babies.

The quiet reset may not be the cutest part of our job—but it’s one of the most important. 🐾

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

What household rule does your dog believe does not apply to them? 😂
“No dogs on the furniture”?
“Stay out of the trash”?
“Don’t bark at the delivery driver”?
Tell us which rule your dog conveniently forgets!

08/23/2026

Today is International Blind Dog Day. ❤️🐾
Blind dogs often amaze us with the way they use scent, sound, touch, and familiar routines to navigate the world.
Today we’re celebrating these remarkable dogs—and the families who help them live safe, happy, and full lives.

08/23/2026

Leaf season is coming! Make your plans and your doggy’s plans! Call me!

🍂 Fall color season will be here before we know it! Peak color can begin as early as late September above 6,000 feet in the North Carolina mountains, then gradually work its way down the mountains through early November. Check out this Fall Color Guide to help plan your trip to catch the best of the season. 🍁

Photo Credit: Asheville Pictures

08/23/2026

Today is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! 🐱

We may be a dog boarding business, but we know plenty of our dog families have a cat running the household too.

Does your dog share their home with a cat? Show us the furry siblings—or supervisors—in the comments!