Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Pet Boarding & Grooming Experts
Since 1945, Copeland's Pet Motel has been a family-owned institution in Mobile, Alabama, dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets. Founded by Dorothy and Rufus Copeland, our business continues under the leadership of Kathy Copeland and Dorrie Copeland Waters, supported by their children Kenley and Kolden. Our team includes dedicated staff members with over 20 years of collective experience, ensuring continuity in our commitment to personalized service. Spanning 3.5 acres with over 55,000 square feet of climate-controlled facilities, we offer diverse accommodations including Luxury Suites with premium amenities and specialized care for geriatric pets.Our approach combines traditional values with modern comforts, treating each pet as an individual while maintaining rigorous safety standards through one-on-one interactions. With decades of expertise in pet boarding, grooming, and day camp services, we prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and the highest industry standards to create a home away from home for every animal entrusted to our care.
Services
Pet Boarding
Dog Grooming
Day Camp
Luxury Suites
Geriatric Care
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1945 with multi-generational expertise
- Luxury suites with flat-screen TVs and private courtyards
- Dedicated 20+ year staff ensuring consistent care standards
- Specialized geriatric pet care with additional walk times
- Strict one-on-one interaction policy for pet safety
What people say
Luxury suites
Experienced staff
Geriatric care
Clean facilities
Personalized attention
Services
Pet Boarding
Our climate-controlled boarding facilities offer multiple suite options including Superior, Luxury, and Ultimate Suites with private outdoor runs. Each pet receives scheduled playtimes with trained staff in secure Astro-Turf play yards. Specialized geriatric suites provide additional care for senior pets, while cat-specific accommodations include scratching posts and quiet environments.
Dog Grooming
Professional grooming services include breed-specific haircuts, therapeutic baths, and nail care. Our stylists provide customized grooming experiences with attention to coat condition and health requirements. All services require up-to-date vaccination records to ensure pet safety and facility hygiene standards.
Day Camp
Our supervised day camp program offers structured play sessions in climate-controlled environments. Pets enjoy multiple outdoor playtimes in secure agility course areas with individualized attention from caregivers. Available Monday-Thursday, this service provides socialization opportunities while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Luxury Suites
Our Luxury Suites feature hotel-style accommodations with premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, and private courtyards. These climate-controlled rooms offer enhanced comfort with online photo monitoring for cat owners and live webcam access for Ultimate Suite guests, ensuring peace of mind during pet stays.
Geriatric Care
Specialized boarding for pets aged 12+ includes ground-floor suites with additional walk times and medical attention. Our caregivers provide modified play sessions and monitor health indicators throughout the day. This service maintains the same safety standards with exclusive one-on-one interactions.
People
Kathy Copeland
Co-Owner
Third-generation pet care expert with 40+ years of experience in animal hospitality. Oversees daily operations and maintains family traditions of personalized service.
Dorrie Copeland Waters
Co-Owner
Active manager with 25+ years in pet care operations. Coordinates staff training and implements modern amenities while preserving family values.
Kenley Copeland
Operations Manager
Second-generation manager responsible for facility maintenance and guest experience. Implements safety protocols and supervises staff.
Kolden Copeland
Client Relations
Handles customer communications and marketing. Ensures continuity in family business practices while modernizing client engagement methods.
Questions
What vaccination records are required for boarding?
All pets must provide proof of current vaccinations including rabies, distemper, and bordetella. Specific requirements are detailed on our contact page.
Do you offer live monitoring for pet parents?
Ultimate Suite guests receive live webcam access, while Luxury Suite guests get periodic photo updates through our online monitoring system.
What distinguishes your geriatric pet care?
Senior pets receive ground-floor suites with an additional bedtime walk, modified play sessions, and enhanced health monitoring by experienced caregivers.
How do you ensure pet safety during playtimes?
All interactions are strictly one-on-one with trained staff. We never intermingle pets unless they're from the same household.
What amenities are included in Luxury Suites?
Luxury Suites feature premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, private courtyards, and multiple daily play sessions with dedicated caregivers.
