Pet parents now have Fur Baby University as an option for their dogs in Wetumpka.
Owners Talyia and Chris Porterfield have brought college fun, cafeterias, guidance counselors and “dorm style” kennels to a dog daycare, boarding and grooming business. The idea started as the couple traveled back to their Eclectic home from Nashville.

PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield, center, explains the Doggie Diner at Fur Baby University. The ‘Doggie Diner’ can be used to cook special meals for animals being boarded at the facility.

PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Portfield said she searched everywhere to find the doggone lights in the lobby of the facility.

PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald The SEC Mansion of Fur Baby University also services as the Guidance Counselor room of the dog boarding facility. The room is used to give an animal extra attention.

PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald The SEC Mansion of Fur Baby University also services as the Guidance Counselor room of the dog boarding facility. The room is used to give an animal extra attention.

PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald The grooming area of Fur Baby University is open to much of the facility. It even has its own play area separate from the rest of the dog boarding area.

PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield shows the indoor activity area bordered with large kennels for day ‘students’ and boarders.

PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield, left, gives a tour of kennels used for doggie day care and boarding. The facility just opened on Old Montgomery Road in Wetumpka.

PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield said they intentionally left the center area open for an indoor activity area bordered with large kennels for day ‘students’ and boarders.

PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield said they intentionally left the center area open for an indoor activity area bordered with large kennels for day ‘students’ and boarders.

PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield said they intentionally left the center area open for an indoor activity area bordered with large kennels for day ‘students’ and boarders.
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield, center, explains the Doggie Diner at Fur Baby University. The ‘Doggie Diner’ can be used to cook special meals for animals being boarded at the facility.
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Portfield said she searched everywhere to find the doggone lights in the lobby of the facility.
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald The SEC Mansion of Fur Baby University also services as the Guidance Counselor room of the dog boarding facility. The room is used to give an animal extra attention.
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald The SEC Mansion of Fur Baby University also services as the Guidance Counselor room of the dog boarding facility. The room is used to give an animal extra attention.
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald The grooming area of Fur Baby University is open to much of the facility. It even has its own play area separate from the rest of the dog boarding area.
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield shows the indoor activity area bordered with large kennels for day ‘students’ and boarders.
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield, left, gives a tour of kennels used for doggie day care and boarding. The facility just opened on Old Montgomery Road in Wetumpka.
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield said they intentionally left the center area open for an indoor activity area bordered with large kennels for day ‘students’ and boarders.
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield said they intentionally left the center area open for an indoor activity area bordered with large kennels for day ‘students’ and boarders.
PHOTOS: Dogs now learning at Fur Baby Univeristy
Cliff Williams / The Herald Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield said they intentionally left the center area open for an indoor activity area bordered with large kennels for day ‘students’ and boarders.