Charney has a purpose built kennel block providing indoor heated sleeping quarters with free access to individual outside covered runs.

Our aim is to provide the highest standard of care in a friendly environment with the utmost in comfort, security and hygiene.

Why choose us / Home boarding ?

Put simply home boarding cannot offer an appropriate standard of animal care as set out for our licensed premesis

Firstly, there is a high risk of infection. To meet the same high standards found here, dogs would have to kept in one uncarpeted room, which would need disinfecting every day, any soft furnishings & bedding would have to be washed or disposed of after every stay.Flea larvae and pupa can remain in the environment until a suitable host is detected, and parvovirus can stay viable for up to 6 months. Only the most sparse and clinical home environment could be suitable.

Secondly, there is the issue of segregation. Dogs from different homes should not be allowed to mix until the area has been thoroughly disinfected.

Security is also far more of an issue in a private home. Doors & windows would have to be kept permantly shut or covered at all times to avoid escapes.

Thirdly, the welfare of your animals must be paramount, we believe our facilities to be superior to that offered by home boarding.

Exercise for a home boarders is likely to be in a back garden,impossible to clean to discourage the risk of contagion.

When it comes to boarding your pet, we have a wealth of experience and expertise, always having your dogs welfare at heart.

The Cattery surrounds an ornamental pond providing interest for all our guests. Individual sleeping quarters provide comfort and warmth and each cabin has it's own covered play area.

The Kennels and Cattery are constantly supervised by long-standing caring staff to ensure that your pet's stay is a happy one. There is always someone on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Accommodation is also offered to small animals - we can take care of your rabbit, ferret, guinea pig or rat whilst you are away.

The Kennels are situated in approximately 6 acres, so there is plenty of room to walk your dog. We have a secure exercise paddock so dogs can have an off lead run and play ball games etc.

We are happy to show you around the kennels, a phone call is appreciated to ensure that a member of staff is available.

Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday : 9am - 6pm.
Sundays & Bank Holidays : 11am - 12pm

We are CLOSED for checking in/out on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Easter Sunday

Our hours are strictly adhered to and we ask that customers respect these times.

Charges  (From 4th January 2011)

Charges are made by the day. Whether you check your pet in at 9am or 6pm, we will still make a charge of 1 day as the kennel space is allocated for you for that day.

If your pet is checked out before 12pm you will not be charged for that day's boarding.

After 12pm an extra days charge will be applied to your account.

Dogs

Cats - £10.80/day including VAT

Small Animals - £7.20/day including VAT

Heating (November to March and during any additional cold spells)

£2.10/day including VAT

We offer:

10% discount to dogs who are happy to share

10% extra discount to 2 or more pets sharing from the same household

10% loyalty discount for regular customers

(Maximum discount available is 30%)

THERE ARE NO REDUCTIONS FOR EARLY COLLECTION

Diet

We feed twice daily using Dr Johns Platinum, a dried complete dog food together with a little tinned food. Complete puppy food/sensitive food is also available at no additional cost for those which require a more specific diet. We also provide cooked chicken and fish to tempt particularly fussy eaters.

Should your pet require for example a prescription diet, raw or wheat/gluten free diet, you will need to provide this.

Cats are fed Whiskas tinned meat daily and Whiskas complete biscuits are available at all times.

There is no extra charge should you bring your pets own food or for administering medications.

Fresh water is available to all animals at all times and is checked regularly throughout the day.

Sharing

Most dogs are happy to, and prefer to have a similar sized companion. However, please tell us if your dog prefers his / her own company as we understand that this is not suitable for all dogs.

Cats and small animals are not asked to share accommodation.

Boarding Conditions
Please ensure that your dogs/cats vaccinations are up to date including a Kennel Cough vaccine, we cannot accept them into boarding without this.

A full summary of our boarding conditions is available in our brochure - please contact us using the form on this website or by telephone and we will send one out to you.