Long term boarding in Welling

“Queens Bark came highly recommended and I can confirm they are all the wonderful things that are said about them :) Melissa and the QB team/family are amazing-they are trustworthy, reliable, flexible and they really love and take such good care of the dogs. I have a nervous sausage dog that hates travelling in cars and she settled in so quickly and I have noticed how her confidence has grown in just a few months!”

“A late review considering I've been entrusting Brian and his family with my cat for a few years now. But I just wanted to say that Banstead are brilliant - Brian kindly collects and returns my cat at all hours of the day which is so helpful as I don't have a car and am usually rushed off my feet trying to get organised to travel. I leave him several times a year with Brian and he always comes back happy, relaxed, groomed and well fed. So thank you for providing a flexible and caring service that gives me peace of mind. In fact, sometimes I wonder if he prefers it there.....!”

Purley Cattery offers a premier boarding experience for feline residents in the heart of Purley and the surrounding Croydon area. This dedicated facility provides a safe and tranquil environment for cats while their owners are away on travel or business. The cattery features spacious, individual pens equipped with multi-level shelving, scratching posts, and individual heating for maximum comfort. Specialized care includes the administration of medications, adherence to specific dietary requirements, and regular health monitoring.

“Steve was my hero. Our cat Lily was due to stay with our daughter but she was unable to have her. So the day before we were due to go on holiday I rang Steve. We were in luck he had, had a cancellation. Steve reassured us that Lily would be fine, he asked what food she preferred and biscuits etc. Made sure all her injections were up to date. When we dropped her of he took her to her holiday home. Steve kindly let us pick her up a little earlier due to M25 bring busy and his wife Melinda explained how Lily had been, when she had eaten etc. We will happily leave Lily at The Ark in future and found them very friendly and caring. Great value to.”

“Came for a viewing beforehand and I honestly wasn’t too sure, mainly with the length of time they’re alone overnight without access to outside - it seems like this might be standard practice in kennels though. BUT, it seems like he had a good time. It was my first time boarding my 8.5 year old dog (he’s done daycare and stayed overnight with sitters, just not kennels before). He ate his food which was a surprise, but a good sign. I chose Haytor because of the ability for him to play with other dogs. My dog is nervous with new people, but he gains confidence around other dogs. The drop off felt quite like I was being rushed a bit, but this could just be because they’re aiming to spend as much time as possible with the dogs. It would be great to see photos of them whilst there, through Instagram stories for example (although it seems super busy so that might not be possible). I emailed to check on him in the afternoon and got a response the following morning, which was fine. An option to drop off at the daycare time, if your dog is social, would be great too instead of just 10-12 or 2-5! Especially on a Saturday overnight as you do end up paying for two days for around 24 hours as there are no afternoon pickups on a Sunday, so a single sat to sun overnight comes out quite expensive that way, though I understand different kennels have different booking setups. Overall, my dog came back happy, he ate and although very glad to see me, didn’t seem too bothered by his stay. Would recommend to anyone who feels their dog would benefit in a kennel environment from having other dogs around them! Will use Haytor kennels again for my dog. Thanks for taking care of my boy! :)”

Creature Comforts Cattery is a highly-regarded feline boarding facility conveniently located in Cranford, near Heathrow Airport. It serves as a tranquil retreat for cats, offering a peaceful environment for both short and long-term stays. The cattery features spacious enclosures with lovely garden views to keep guests entertained and relaxed. Specialized care is provided for cats with medical requirements, including strict diabetic management programs. Guests receive individual attention, including regular brushing and personalized play sessions.

“Karolina is attentive, caring and most of all treats our dog as if her own. We have a lil boy that’s full of attitude and generally takes a while to warm up to people. It only took them 2 walks before they were inseparable friends. Our dog gets super excited to go for walks with Karolina and his other furry friends. We could not recommend Karolina enough. She really cares about all the dogs, and ensures the personalities fit each other by scheduling them on specific days.”