Save yourself a trip to the kennel when business or holiday travel—or just plain busy days—make it hard to take care of your pooch.

Pets Are Inn is a sort of matchmaking service. The Twin Cities–based company will match you and your pet with a similar host individual or family, who will board your pet in their home—no cages, lots of TLC. Pets Are Inn provides pick-up and drop-off service for your dog. Prices vary, but average $30 to $35 per day of boarding, with a two-day minimum. The company has franchises nationally, including six throughout the Twin Cities metro area.