Dukesmead Boarding Kennels & Cattery

08/01/2024

M4 is closed East bound between J15 & J14.
Traffic diverted through Marlborough.
Very slow moving on A346 passed the kennels & cattery

31/12/2023

Happy New Year's Eve to all our wonderful clients and their pets! We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your continued support throughout 2023 🙏🎉

BUT this New Year is bittersweet, tainted by the fact that 1000s of beautiful souls will go to sleep for the last time over the next few weeks 😔 we will be thinking of and holding in our hearts all those affected by the new XL Bully ban 💔

24/12/2023

HAPPY-YAPPY WOOFMAS!🎄

We would like to wish all our clients a very Merry Christmas from our furry family to yours!
Thank you for all your ongoing support and the trust you place in us when looking after your precious Pooches and Puss-cats 🐾

22/12/2023

UPDATE: space now filled

**EXISTING CUSTOMERS ONLY!**
Last minute availability 🤍

Due to a last minute cancellation we have a dog kennel space available from the AFTERNOON of Sat 30th Dec 2023 for New Year!
We know NY celebrations and fireworks can be a stressful time for pets, so if you need a quiet environment for them please do get in touch on 01672 841224

15/12/2023

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12/12/2023

featuring Freddie, Charlie and Freddie's tongue 👅

11/12/2023

SSE have informed us that Dukesmead will experience a Planned Power Outage today between the hours of 10:00-13:00.

Please be aware that this will affect our phones and booking systems - meaning we have no accessible phoneline or Internet 😔

Please bear with us and thank you for your understanding and continued support 🙏💜

02/12/2023

The perfect cold and frosty morning! Everything is sparkly with nature's glitter ✨️

BUT...remember to stay WARM and wash your dogs PAWS after walks on gritted pavements!!

24/11/2023

...And just like that...our dog kennels already FULLY BOOKED for May Half Term 2024 😲

13/11/2023

Some of you may have already heard:

We would like to say a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Kayleigh and Jay on their wedding! You guys deserve all the love and happiness in the world 🤍🖤

11/11/2023

Following the busiest of Summers...it's time for the whole team at Dukesmead to take a well earned and well deserved break!

We look forward to seeing all our furry (and not so furry) friends again from 23rd November, ready for the build up to another busy Christmas.
..but until then, REST!

05/11/2023

Annual fireworks season is upon us once again!

If your dog dislikes Fireworks...why not book into the kennels?

Due to our location we can't hear or see Fireworks! With music playing throughout the night and soothing plug ins...the dogs are safely tucked away in bed for a peaceful night.

We get booked full every Bonfire Weekend and New Years...so my not book for next year NOW for peace of mind? 🎆💜🐾🎇

24/10/2023

What a beautifully bittersweet story!
A long life well lived, but he will be hugely missed by those who love him 🌈💔🐾

Is there ever enough time 💔? I think not.

Last night, this sweet boy earned his wings 🕊️.

Despite outliving every dog in history, his 11,478 days on earth would never be enough, for those who loved him. When we asked Leonel what his recipe was for Bobi’s exceptionally long life, his response was swift: “Good nutrition, constant contact with nature, freedom to discover his environment, consistent veterinary care, and love. Bobi knows he’s deeply loved.”

Godspeed, Bobi…you’ve taught the world all you were mean’t to teach 🐾❤️‍🔥🌈.

22/08/2023

Meet our beautiful receptionists: Gin and Tonic 🤎🖤

08/08/2023

To celebrate International Cat Day...here's a very sleepy 4week old kitten...little miss Tiny 🐱💜

21/06/2023

Wiltshire Police General Purpose Dogs will be getting body armour...including Dukesmead's very own special friend PD Conan 🐺🐾🥰

15/06/2023

‼️Polite Reminder‼️ hot temperatures could be deadly for your dog ‼️

Today we have witnessed people cycling with their dogs running along side. Even though its cooler in the late afternoon, please remember dogs are not built for exercising in these hot temperatures. It is still approx. 24degrees outside in the shade!
The railway path behind the kennels has little shade and for a dog to be running along side a bike (not matter how slow you think you are going) is not appropriate.

We stopped these individuals and provided cool water for the dogs and advice to the owners.

We do what we do becasue we care so much for these animals - even if they are just passing by our backdoor 🤍 hope those dogs make it home OK 🤞🏼

13/06/2023

It's another very hot one 🥵 make sure there is plenty of shade and water available and stay safe and cool 😎

10/06/2023

☀️🐾🤍

09/06/2023

Keeping your fury friends cool during the summer is incredibly important and there are so many cooling products on the market...you'll be spoilt for choice!

Check out our very own Susi wolfdog modelling for George Barclay wearing their ClimaCOOL Dog Cooling Jacket 😎

The sun's out and keeping an Arctic breed like Susi cool is so important!

Susi loves how cool she stays with her ClimaCOOL Dog Cooling Jacket

The George Barclay, ClimaCOOL® Dog Jacket, uses natural evaporative cooling, to help keep you dog cool during hot weather.

08/06/2023

08/06/2023

Sun's out ☀️ so the pools are out 💦 and Susi-wolf is on poolside duty 🐺

05/06/2023

Important reminder from Wiltshire Police about keeping your dogs' microchip details up to date - featuring PD Bracken who is a regular guest at Dukesmead 🚓🐾

June is National Microchipping Month and the aim is to raise awareness of the importance of keeping the details attached to your dog’s microchip correct and up to date.

Since April 2016, it has been a legal requirement to microchip your dog and record keeper details with a government-compliant database.

This helps improve the chances of your dog being returned to you if they ever go missing and are found/handed into a vet, local authority warden or welfare organisation.

Microchipping is a more permanent way of identifying your dog than using a collar or name tag, as these can often come loose and fall off.

When getting your dog microchipped, ensure that it’s performed by a vet or trained microchip implanter, as these are the only people allowed to carry out this procedure. As a dog owner, not only is it a legal requirement for your dog to be microchipped, it’s also a requirement to make sure that the details held against the chip are correct at all times. Having up-to-date and correct information linked to your dog’s microchip ensures that you will be able to be reached and kept informed if your dog goes missing.

(Pictured is Police Dog Bracken)

04/06/2023

Tick season is in full swing, so remember to check your pets 🐾

03/06/2023

Please be aware!

DISEASE OUTBREAK NOTICE!
Dog owners may or may not be aware that there is a diarrhoea and vomiting bug going around in the Salisbury area. There have been a significant number of dogs diagnosed with ‘Haemorrhagic gastroenteritis’ over the past week with many having progressed to the state where they have needed hospitalisation, fluids and IV antibiotics.

Clinical signs to look out for are:
Watery Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Off food
Lethargy

If you have a dog booked into one of our licensed home boarders or kennels please ensure that your dog is not presenting any of the above signs before checking the dog in.

Please can we also ask all our licensed home boarders and kennels to be extra vigilant when monitoring dogs for vomiting or any change in stool consistency and ensure that a vet is called at the early stages so it can be treated before hospitalisation is needed.

02/06/2023

🐾🌞 Did you know that heat-related illnesses after exercise affect 10 times more dogs than those overheating in cars? Heat exhaustion through exercise is prevalent in dogs and can be fatal in some cases 😔

Signs of heat exhaustion include:

🐶 Heavy panting and difficulty breathing

💦 Excessively drooling

💤 Lethargic, drowsy or uncoordinated behaviour

🚨 Collapsing or vomiting unexpectedly

~RSPCA

26/05/2023

Happy sunny Bank Holiday weekend everyone 😎 🐾

06/05/2023

Happy Coronation Weekend 🇬🇧🐾

04/04/2023

Time for a bit of fun…
Caption what Susi is laughing at here (yes ok so she’s yawning but humour us 😉)