Moss Croft Country Kennels

24/12/2024

So our last dog has arrived and settled in, and we are now on our Christmas break, re-opening on 27th December at our usual time. I will also be taking a break from emails, WhatsApps, etc, but please don't panic - it is only temporary ! It doesn't seem five minutes since I was last wishing all of you a Merry Christmas but here we are again. To all of our family members, four legged and two legged, our suppliers, supporters and interested parties, thank you for being with us through this amazing year, enjoy the festive season and we will look forward to seeing you all again soon !

18/11/2024

Good afternoon everyone. We have had some Christmas dates become available this morning. Drop-off on 22nd Dec and collect on 27th Dec. Please do get in touch on 07471 757117 if these dates are of interest. Proof of current vaccinations and receipt of a deposit will be required to secure the booking. Look forward to hearing from you 😊

11/11/2024

We have had a cancellation today for 19th Dec to 27th Dec if that helps solve a problem for someone over Christmas. There are some days available beforehand but nothing after 28th, so collection by 4.30pm latest on 28th will be required.
As always, all bookings will only be confirmed with proof of current vaccinations and receipt of a non-refundable 25% deposit.
Have a lovely week 😊

09/11/2024

Following an unfortunate occasion this morning of having to turn away a customer because the kennel cough vaccine had been administered too close to their booked arrival date, I thought it would be helpful to clarify our policy on the kennel cough vaccine.

We do not insist on the KC vacc being given as it doesn't cover all the strains so a dog can be vaccinated for it but still contract the virus. However, we would always recommend that it is given as part of the vaccination regime to ensure your dog has the greatest level of protection available whilst they stay in a confined environment.

With this in mind, as the KC vacc is a live vaccine and is most effectively carried through the air, we insist on a 3-week waiting period between the administration of the vaccine and ANY visit to us. This provides the highest level of protection we can offer to all our guests to ensure we don't put anyone at risk of contracting the virus from a recently vaccinated (or infected) dog.

This post has been checked for accuracy by our vets, so if your vet should say something a little different, please bear in mind that this is the policy that we use at Moss Croft and we do not make exceptions. If you are in any doubt about whether to give the vaccine, or the time frame you need to allow, please get in touch with us first so we can avoid any disappointment at the start of your holiday, most especially if you are still in the car park !

Thanks for taking the time to read this and hope it helps to dispel any confusion 😊

07/11/2024

Afternoon all. I'm reaching out to a new customer of ours, Ms Parkinson, who requested 3 kennels 19th to 24th June 2025 to ask her to get in touch please on 07471 757117. It's regarding this booking and we need some further details to be able to progress it and confirm the space. Please do get in touch at your earliest convenience! Many thanks 😊

12/10/2024

Job Vacancy: Kennel Assistant

We are a small but thriving, purpose-built kennels located between Ellon and Hatton, with a loyal and varied client base. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team and provide exceptional care to our canine guests.

About the Role: We are seeking a team member who can assist in delivering the highest standards of care and hygiene for the dogs in our facility. The role is physical, and you should be comfortable working with animals in an active, hands-on environment.

Key Requirements: Previous experience working with animals is preferred.
Strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
Physically fit to handle the demands of the role.
Reliable and able to demonstrate initiative when required.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to commute within 30 minutes of the kennels.
Availability for approximately 20 hours per week on flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and during the Christmas/New Year period.
A Canine First Aid qualification is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer: A friendly, supportive team environment.
The opportunity to work closely with animals and gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.
A chance to grow with us as we continue to expand.

How to Apply: If you’re passionate about animal care and believe you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a covering letter to Sarah Grint at Moss Croft Country Kennels, Moss Croft, Ellon, AB41 8JZ.

Next Steps: Candidates who meet the required criteria will be invited for an interview and may be asked to attend a trial day to meet the team and experience the role first-hand.

Please note that we will only respond to genuine applications that align with the qualifications and requirements outlined above.

Have a great weekend everyone !

05/10/2024

Afternoon everyone. I have a whole lot of strimming that needs doing as I start the winter preparations on the property. This will need a petrol strimmer (or two!) as some of the paddock grasses are quite tough. Predominantly along fencelines, on the perimeters of our exercise areas (both inside and outside), to prevent damage to the fences and baseboards and to tidy up our customer accessible areas . Any interested parties, please get in touch to arrange to view the work. No time wasters please ! Have a great weekend 😀

04/10/2024

And there you have it - three days from start to finish, these lads have put the cherry on top of the Moss Croft Country Kennels cake. We now have a 20m x 9m covered exercise area which will serve as an all-weather, year round facility for us to keep our guests happy and dry. A huge thank you to Ali, Carmen, Andy, Nathan, Phil and Alex from McGregor Structures who have worked patiently with me over an extended period to make this happen. Also big thanks to James Shulver and Martin for doing the groundworks for me, and of course to Alan Stuart who is never far away with support and expertise that make all the difference to these big projects. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen and to my team without whom I would be lost - Jess, it's okay to cry now!! Have a great weekend everyone 😀🐾🐾

03/10/2024

Any closer to deciding what it is ? The full story tomorrow! 🐾🐾

02/10/2024

We have a truly exciting project underway here this week. Can you tell what it is yet .....? This is at the end of Day 1.

I'll post an update tomorrow with progress from Day 2 😊

12/08/2024

Following some changed circumstances for a couple of our customers, space has become available for anyone looking for a last minute dash away :
Drop-off Sunday 18th Aug and collect Friday 23rd August
Drop-off Monday 19th Aug and collect Fri 30th Aug
Bookings will only be taken with proof of current vaccinations and receipt of a deposit 😊

14/07/2024

Despite this rather autumnal weather, we all hope you are having a good weekend ! Another space has become available :
Drop-off on 6th Sept
Collect on 11th Sept
If this would be of help to anyone, please do get in touch. As always, proof of vaccinations and a deposit will be required to secure the space 😀
Have a good week ahead !

09/07/2024

Hello again everybody ! We have some more diary changes which we are hoping will be of help for a "last minute" getaway :

Drop-off on Sunday 28th July and collect on Thursday 1st August
and
Drop-off on Tuesday 13th August and collect on Monday 2nd September

As always, proof of vaccinations and a deposit will be required to secure the booking.

If these are of interest, please give us a call on 07471 757117 and we'll do our best to help 😎

04/07/2024

Good morning all ! We are expecting BT this morning to install our new fibre broadband and we are also transferring our landline across to a digital service. This may mean a temporary unavailability of our landline number service so if you would like to speak to us over the next few days, please would you use our mobile number - 07471 757117 😊

30/06/2024

Afternoon all ! We have had some diary changes which have opened up some space in the August holidays. They are between 9th and 13th August so if this may help solve a challenge for you (or get you out of the Dog House!) please give us a call on 07471 757117. We will require proof of current vaccinations and a deposit to secure any booking 😊

29/05/2024

A big thank you to Neil, Darren and Tait from Handy Murray Landscaping for our new back garden. This past winter was one of the worst I remember and the garden was not recoverable without a complete overhaul. This was done in two days and, once the turf has bedded in, will be a great area for our guests. Thanks guys - very much appreciated!

04/02/2024

** Important Notice Regarding Daily Boarding Rate Increase **

To all of our valued Guests and Pet Parents

Due to the continuous rise in operating costs, we find it necessary to adjust our daily boarding rate. In our commitment to maintaining exceptional service, we can no longer absorb the substantial increases in personnel costs and energy prices.

With effect from Monday 4th March 2024, our daily rate will be adjusted to £30 for a single dog. For a comprehensive understanding of our business practices, as well as our full terms and conditions, please visit our website at www.MossCroftCountryKennels.co.uk

We greatly appreciate your understanding and continued trust in us, and we look forward to welcoming you soon !

Sarah and the Moss Croft Team

Welcome to Moss Croft Country Kennels - a purpose-built, 7-suite home-from-home based in Aberdeenshire for your dogs.

12/01/2024

We have had a great response to our initial advertisement for a new member of staff which we posted between Christmas and New Year. However, we appreciate that some folk were away or still enjoying themselves in the festive break, so thought we would re-post our ad to ensure we gave everyone an opportunity to respond in case they missed it the first time round. We are looking for someone special, so if you think you are that person, please send us your CV with a covering letter.

*** EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH DOGS ***

Following the successful completion and opening of our kennel building extension, we have a need for an additional member of staff to join our busy and committed team. If you have previous animal care experience, are a grafter, love dogs with a passion, and enjoy caring for them when they cannot be with their own families, we’d like to hear from you.

The position includes a wide variety of duties for each staff member, so you’ll need to be flexible, able to work unsupervised and on your own initiative, and absolutely be a team player ! Hours will include evening and weekend work, in addition to normal daytime duties.

If you are interested in working for an extremely popular boarding facility, with a loyal and discerning clientele, please send your CV with a covering letter providing as much information about yourself as possible, to Sarah Grint, Moss Croft Country Kennels, Moss Croft, Ellon AB41 8JZ. Alternatively, please send it along to our email at [email protected]

No time wasters please – it distracts us from the dogs!