I don't like to board my animals if at all possible.
I prefer a relative or friend to watch them. Or a pet sitter.

I used to be one for a few companies and it worked out a lot better for the animal to have someone come to their home. Instead of sending the dog away to a strange place.

You can find a lot of pet sitters here at NAPPS
http://www.petsitters.org/

And at... PSI
http://www.petsit.com/

Good Luck!