Abbey Boarding Kennels

08/10/2025

I honestly can't thank Team Poundie enough, there were 3 trolleys full like this for their dogs with me and for our rescue dogs. Their support of their dogs and us as care givers is constant and all encompassing. They embody true rescue ethics, their ethos is always the animals first. They are always at the end of the phone, their dogs get everything they need, they celebrate every success the dogs have, they delight in them thriving either here, or in homes, they care about my team too.
As we have had such a huge donation, if any rescues in the area, or any individual are in need of anything for their dogs, from food, to coats, leads, toys etc, please get in touch and we will share as much as we can. Feel free to message the page for more privacy and discretion ❤️🐕❤️

04/10/2025

When you work really hard with a very traumatised dog and they repay you with trust and joy, nothing is better.
Our amazing trainer friend Ali Greenwood is visiting again and has been doing everything with Norman on her own as a stranger. This boy was so traumatised, he had so many issues, he has needed the help of lots of our friends during assessment, transport, rehabilitation, general day to day care and now he is so ready for that next step, people of his own.
This post however, is to say thank you to some of the people who have been part of his journey.. Meg Ashby - Canine Behaviour Consultant, Nick Damsell, Kirsty Whaley, Cole Kirkland, we hope these pictures bring you as much joy as they do us.
Behaviour modification can be done in lots of ways, but really, with Norman, its been about love, patience, dedication and trust. ❤️

24/09/2025

Please help Hull Animal Welfare Trust if you can, and please be extra vigilant with your own dogs and if you can, look out for neighbours, and your local kennels.
Dont leave your dogs alone in cars, outside shops, in your gardens etc and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.

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Last night we were absolutely appalled and alarmed after being notified by our security company that there were 3 men walking around on site wearing balaclavas. 😡

We are all aware that these men were clearly up to no good and we dread to think of what it is they had planned, had they not been startled by the security alert. 😞

They were mainly focused on our dogs and could be seen on the cctv looking into each kennel.

Our site is fully fenced, however, we have an old fence that needs replacing that is lower than the rest and we believe this is where they gained access. 🙁

We are now fundraising so that we can get new fencing along this section to create more of a deterrent and to implement more security measures to try and prevent this from happening again. We were lucky this time that they got spooked but we can’t rely on luck forever.

If anyone noticed anything of suspicion around Pinfold, South Cave yesterday evening from around 7.15pm - 8.50pm, please let us know.

Also if anyone is able to donate any money, no matter how small, to go towards us getting new fencing in place and increased security measures then we would be truly grateful 💙

Here are our 3 lovely culprits in action 😠

15/09/2025

This handsome boy is Drax, found as a stray with no one to claim him, Zorins Legacy Sanctuary stepped up for him and hes now ready to find a family that wont let him down. Drax is approximately 18 months old, a malinois cross akita and quite a bouncy lad. He is very friendly with people of all ages and sizes, but due to his bounce, we think children over 10 would be better than very little people. Drax is dog friendly, in fact he loves to play and will mirror another dogs behaviour trying to get a game of tag!
Because of his breed and age, Drax will need ongoing training classes, he loves to learn and we want to promote responsible ownership. Drax doesn't have an adoption fee but you will need to show proof of booking ongoing training for him.
If you aren't his pawfect home, please share, so he can find his special people. ❤️🐕❤️

15/09/2025

This little cutie is Merlin, hes been here on a little holiday but is now waiting with baited breath and open paws for his forever family. Merlin is NOT into other animals or small humans. He IS into agility, hiking, an action packed life, lazy evenings and being your new shadow. Dont let Merlins size fool you, this little guy is packed with go, go, GO! Due to a little past trauma, Merlin isn't into loud environments, being crated, or strangers in his space but once you get past his shy exterior, he is is loyal, loving and VERY cheeky. 🐕❤️🐕
If you aren't able to offer Merlin a forever home, please share him far and wide, kennels really aren't his jam and he is starting to hurt himself trying to get attention.

01/09/2025

A huge thank you to Meg Ashby - Canine Behaviour Consultant for coming to kennels on Saturday, working with some of our troubled dogs, giving cuddle time to boarders and most of all, using only rewards based games, to tame my puppy and getting him to walk nicely on lead in less than 30 minutes.
If you are looking for a genuine, rewards based trainer or behaviourist, have a look at her page. In today's world of quick fixes and everything at your fingertips, so many behaviourists are giving up on their morals, in favour of fast results, joining the in crowd and financial gain. Im extremely proud to say Abbey boarding kennels will never use aversive methods to train or rehab and we will only work with like minded individuals. As a younger woman, with a new business, there has been a lot of pressure on Meg to prove herself or turn to aversive methods and it says everything about her ethos, that she has remained true to her belief in force free methods.
Abbey boarding kennels are proud to work with her. ❤️

22/08/2025

🎶🎵 If you go down to the woods today BEA aware of a big surprise 🎶 🎼

18/08/2025

Oh come on... don't deny you do it too 😂😂😂

09/08/2025

We were asked to help find this puppy a home, so have welcomed him into our rescue side.
For updates on him from our charity side, feel free to join our charity group.
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06/08/2025

Bentley is a loving, funny, goofy boy 🐕♥️🐕