Abbey Boarding Kennels

27/02/2025

She will kill me for this but please can everyone give Kirsty Whaley some love. It has been 2 years since I decided to interview and add someone in to Team Abbey and kirsty thankfully applied and I honestly can't remember a time before her and couldn't imagine going forward without her holding up the team. As kennels manager she could be out there seeking all the glory for the standards we hold and the little lives we turn around, but that's not her way. Instead she calmly ensures every need is met, all policies, procedures and routines are fulfilled, sorts out every last bit of paperwork (that im shocking at), organises each day, helps guide new team members and listens to all my wacky ideas to move things forward and actions them, if i say I'd like all toys rotated daily, it's done, if I want all the dogs to have their own coats, it's sorted. You would be forgiven then to think she doesn't have much time for the dogs, not Kirsty! She can have a stack of paperwork and she will take a dog with her to do it, or she will find a dog to 'help' with laundry, not only do they love that 1 on 1 time, it helps the rescue dogs get used to household hustle and bustle. In addition to this, she will think of fun things, the treadmill, a Christmas photo shoot, an offsite walk, (all usually accompanied by Cole, who after only a year in the job is so game to try new fun things, or Holly, who will do anything fun suggested, however nuts 😀)
My favourite thing about her is that her utter love for all animals shines through and she takes time to know and treat every dog here as the amazing individual they are.
In short, i couldn't do what I do, our kennels would not be the same, our team wouldn't shine nearly as brightly without her.
Happy anniversary Kirsty, the best decision I ever made ❤️ ♥️ 💙

24/02/2025

We are sorry to announce that we are already so fully booked this year, we will only be taking bookings from existing customers. We will also try our best to book in any exempt dogs n memory of my beloved Dozer.
Team Abbey would like to thank everyone that has supported us to get to this amazing position, we are so grateful. I'd also like to thank my amazing team for everything they do to ensure the dogs in our care have have the best time possible.
Ellie and David ❤️❤️❤️

05/02/2025

We are on the lookout for a van for routine visits, group walks and puppy days out, we would be grateful if you could share this and if anyone knows of one available for sale (as cheaply as possible), please let us know. 🚑🐕🚑🐕🚑

04/02/2025

Looking to lose weight? New years resolution to get fitter but gym membership isn't for you? Do you have a couple of hours to spare on Friday afternoons? Fear not, we have a solution! We are looking for a volunteer or 2 to join our Friday group walk. You need to be over 18, love dogs, and be physically fit. You will join 1 of our group walks, matched with a dog according to your experience, to help us socialise rescue dogs. At all times you will be accompanied by experienced knowledgeable team members. We can't pay for this position but it's an excellent way to make friends, gain work experience and improve your fitness.
Interested? Please message the page with a bit of information about yourself, we'll let the dogs have a read and reply to you as soon as possible xx

04/02/2025

Henry Noodles on the treadmill, just for his Auntie Julie to thank her for his super yummy treats. 😍

04/02/2025

A huge, huge thank you to Wendy from balto dog rescue for our amazing self propelled doggy treadmill. This gives us so many options, to teach dogs to walk on lead, to let dogs have a really good run that maybe can't be let off in the paddock, to let dogs have a really good run in temperature extremes, and for physio where needed. A huge well done to Kirsty and Cole for beginning to teach the dogs how to use it and being their own little cheer leaders 🐕🏃‍♂️💖

30/01/2025

As Zorins Legacy Sanctuary, we hardly ever ask for money, our boarding dogs cover our Sanctuary dogs so we don't have to fundraise and we never take more dogs than we can afford. However, sometimes we ask for treats, toys, bedding or food which we happily share. The rescue community, local community and friends always excel in their generosity but this week we are truly humbled by the donations we have received from Team Poundie and Tiptree Pet Food Bank with Jamie L Cross. The support means the absolute world to David, myself and the team. Our 11 dogs will be wagging their tails and playing sniffy games thanks to your kindness.
As usual when we receive so much, we will be offering help to anyone struggling, just give me a few days to work out what we have. 🥰😍🥰

29/01/2025

May I present, a very relaxed Clovis enjoying a pamper session. He's perfectly calm, not paying any attention to anything around him and just being in the moment. I am truly blessed with an amazing team and will always promote that time, love and patience are the best tools for damaged souls.. ❤️

27/01/2025

This week I couldn't be more proud of my team. It would often be appealing to quit rescue, the broken dogs, neglectful owners, aversive trainers and drama is quite regularly more than I can bear, then my team send me videos like this. This is Clovis, whose rescue was once told he's too dangerous to ever walk, now look at him. I'm not going to pretend this was quick, or easy but I can 100% say it was achieved with love, patience, rewards and with him choosing how quickly he progressed. Just look at the sniffs, the happy tail, relaxed body language, soft ears and tell me he's not enjoying his world being opened up! He's not ready to go out on the road or in public yet, he's had more than his share of trauma and may need time along the way to decompress. He's understandably reactive to almost everything he views as a threat and so the team are working on building his confidence and trust in them, so if he feels vulnerable, he can look to us, instead of reacting himself. Every step he will be given choice, every step he will be set up to succeed. It's a long road but he is so worth it, I just wish he knew how many people were cheering him on. ❤️🐕❤️

25/01/2025

Some of the Dalmations taken from appalling conditions in Immingham are now available for Foster or adoption. Please check these out if you have a little space on your sofa, or give them a share for us please. Thank you.

Do you want to adopt a Dalmatian from DAS? Find out how it works and what it takes!

19/01/2025

We are really happy we had space available to help with these dogs, Immingham dogs home and Erica from Paw and Co Freedom Field have saved these dogs from the awful situation they were in but now help is needed with their rehabilitation. Mostly they need time love and good food but they also all need to see the vet, all need spay or neuter, all need a good healthy diet. If you can spare any change we would be really grateful and if not, please share Erica's post.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17QUcv3Gmd/

11/01/2025

You've all heard of Bambi on ice, may I introduce The Moo on ice.... yes I know I'm going to hell... 😂😂😂😂😂

10/01/2025

Lots of news carriers have suddenly decided that our beautiful cane corso are a dangerous breed and because its sensational, they are getting so much publicity. Corsi are not the breed for everyone, I don't think any breed is rightforeveryone, but they are intelligent, loyal, funny and loving. Should anyone be in any doubt as to which end of the lead is responsible for a dog without social manners, please, come and meet Auric, be warned, he will steal your heart. ❤❤❤

04/01/2025

Clovis ❤️

04/01/2025

Teddy Bear ❤️

04/01/2025

Squidge ❤️