Santosha Boarding Kennels and Cattery

06/02/2024

We're hiring!
We have a vacancy in our team on Saturdays & Sundays.
Full details and application via Indeed https://uk.indeed.com/job/kennel-cattery-assistant-0cb3dfa38c3c660e

24/04/2023

Longhill Lane is closed at the White Lion in Hankelow for about 2 weeks for electricity works. The diversion goes into Audlem, left out towards Woore and back down Longhill Lane from the other direction and takes a bit less than 10 minutes.

10/12/2022

Keeping everyone warm this winter is a top priority. Hopefully it won't be needed but we've made a sizeable investment in a backup generator to keep our pets warm and the phones and internet working should we encounter any supply problems this winter.

14/09/2022

The nature of our work means we can't close on Monday but we will be closing our reception at 10:30am so that our humans can can take some time to watch our Queen's funeral or reflect as they wish. We will re-open as usual at 3pm.

08/09/2022

Rest in Peace Queen Elizabeth. Thank you for all you have done for our country.

15/07/2022

Many of our clients are understandably worried about their pets in the upcoming very hot weather. One or two hot days don't usually trouble our insulated buildings but, just like with our houses, heat does build up the longer hot weather continues. We've a raft of measures in place to keep our boarders as comfortable as possible over the next few days. Walking is greatly reduced and confined to the start and end of day. The paddling pool becomes more popular! Our tiled floors inside remain cool in hot weather. We've our own ice cube maker so that we are regularly topping up with chilled water. Every dog has a wet towel provided and their room has a fan. We've been making up more frozen treats. The cats have fans and their own cool mats to lie on. We also have reflective tarpaulins for any exposed areas. Lastly we have extremely regular checks so that if anyone should be struggling they can see a vet without delay.

28/05/2022

Just a reminder that there may be fireworks over the Jubilee celebration weekend, so from Thursday to Sunday, you need to put support measures in place for your dogs - just in case.

Whatever you think about fireworks, they are a part of life and we have a responsibility to make sure our dogs are protected.

There is no need for any dog to suffer fear and distress through fireworks when there are things you can do to prevent it. And it's not too late, even this week.

We are offering you FREE, expert support to help your best friend cope really well if fireworks arise - each dog needs an individual plan and that's exactly what we help you put in place.

Join us on Monday 30th May at 7pm for our webinar and .

Sign up here, we can't wait to help you.

https://caninethinking.com/courses/freehelpwithfireworks/

25/04/2022

Other than some odd spaces here and there during midweek the kennels are fully booked until the end of August.
Cattery spaces are running low too. It's good to be busy again after the last couple of years.

28/02/2022

Road Closed.
Longhill Lane is closed at the White Lion in Hankelow. There doesn't appear to be any access for businesses. There is a diversion in place which is about a 3 mile detour.

24/12/2021

We'd like to wish all our furry friends (and their humans) a safe and Happy Christmas and best wishes for the coming year.

08/11/2021

We've had a rush of Christmas bookings and are almost fully booked for dogs already.

16/07/2021

We're gearing up for a busy summer and looking forward to welcoming furry friends old and new. In spite of the coming relaxation of the restrictions we have decided to stick with the procedures we've been working with these last 18 months. Full details are on our website https://www.santosha.co.uk/coronavirus but in brief it's appointment only, masks in reception, hand sanitiser and distanced pet handover outdoors. We are a small team trying hard to stay safe, if we have to isolate we'd have to reduce our capacity by cancelling bookings and letting people down. And nobody wants that!

30/06/2021

Free webinar - tonight at 7.30pm. Should be very interesting.

***FREE WEBINAR***
Tonight at 7.30pm

Better Health. Better Behaviour.

A special behind the scenes insight into the rehabilitation journeys of 'the three amigos', three beautiful young Beddie boys who, at just 10 months to three years old, found themselves in rescue as their behaviours were so challenging and distressing, their guardians could no longer safely cope.

And in every case, health issues were at the root of most of those behaviours. Some had already been diagnosed and treated, but were still causing terrible, unseen distress. Some hadn't even been identified, despite extensive vet checks. This is something we see time and time again with our clients and with the dogs we work with in rescue.

We know that transforming health can transform behaviour, but it is often just overlooked or accepted as minor, or 'normal for the breed'. And so the lovely team at Bedlington Terrier Rescue Foundation have kindly allowed us to share these case studies with you to show you how we approach some of these very common, but really very tricky issues with incredible results.

- undiagnosed pain
- skin, ear and eye problems
- gastrointestinal health

Every dog deserves to live their happiest life so come and join us FOR FREE to learn how you can recognise these signs in your own dog and start the journey towards unravelling them with some simple steps.

register for free at:
https://online.caninethinking.com/better-health-better-behaviour

17/06/2021

Important - Cat Food Recall. There have been a significant number of cats falling ill nationwide with a rare but very serious condition called Pancytopenia. A food recall has been issued for 3 brands of cats food which may be linked. If you feed one of these and you think your cat has been at all unwell please contact your vet. Please note that these aren't brands that we use in our cattery.
https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-36-2021

Fold Hill Foods is taking the precautionary action of recalling several hypoallergenic cat food products because of safety concerns. Product details Applaws Cat Dry Chicken Pack size 400g, 2kg and 7.5kg Batch code NA Best before December 2022 to June 2023 Applaws Cat Dry Chicken & Salmon Pack size 4...

10/06/2021

Due to an area fault we've had no phone or internet since yesterday. Hopefully this will be fixed today. Apologies if you been trying to get through.

24/05/2021

It feels like forever (October half term 2019 actually) since we've been able to say this, but we're fully booked for dogs this Bank Holiday weekend and not far off for cats. With all the uncertainty, it's worth checking with us for last minute spaces coming free in the coming days.

10/05/2021

We're nearly there, a bit more polishing, a bit more tiling and a bit more decorating to do but our new rooms are taking shape.

02/03/2021

Full details of our facilities, prices, availability, online booking and answers to common questions are available on our website at https://www.santosha.co.uk

We offer warm, modern accommodation and knowledgeable, friendly humans to keep your dog or cat contented and entertained if you need to entrust them to someone whilst you are away.

05/01/2021

We'll be open for boarding over the next several weeks but as none of us can really go anywhere we don't expect to have many pets to look after. We're not sitting with our feet up though. We're doing some major upgrades and when we've finished all our kennels will be cosy rooms like these!

24/12/2020

We'd like to wish all our clients and pets a safe and happy Christmas. This year has certainly been a challenge but we look forward to things getting better as we head into Spring.

14/11/2020

Morph x

14/11/2020

Lily & Gus x

10/11/2020

Penny x

09/11/2020

Morph

08/11/2020

Gus & Lily

31/10/2020

Morph & Moss

31/10/2020

Eric & Ruby

12/09/2020

Tiger & Enie x

11/09/2020

Scruffy & Poppy

09/09/2020

Mr Snuffles & Pericles x