Lough House Boarding Kennels

07/02/2026

Dear Lough House customers,

We have just returned from our family holiday and yet again the bookings are pretty crazy, both for 2026 and 2027!

If you have contacted us whilst we have been away please bear with us, we are working our way through all of the requests.

It is fair to say that there are dates which are fully booked already, so if you have yet to sort out your holiday for your fur-legged companion please do get in contact.

With kind regards,
Louise & Kevin x

01/01/2026

Good morning, and a very Happy New Year.
Wishing you all the very best for 2026.
May it bring great joy, good health and happiness in bucket loads.

A special shout out to our fabulous Lisa. You truly are a superstar.

With love,
Louise & Kevin x

24/12/2025

We would like to wish all of our lovely customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As always we would like to thank you for your continued support, and for trusting us to care for your dogs whilst you experience life's adventures, near or far.

For us it's the first Christmas without a fur-legged pooch in our home (plenty in the kennels mind). It certainly takes some adjusting to.
So we are sending extra special hugs and seasons wishes to those that may have lost their pal this last year. We are sure that the Rainbow bridge is a brighter place with their presence.

Have fun, be kind and we hope you have all made the nice list this year.
With our very best wishes this festive season,
Louise & Kevin x

05/11/2025

Dear Lough House customers,
We hope you are all keeping well.

In the last week we have heard that another kennel will cease to operate as a boarding kennel from the end of March 2026. Whilst this is not based in Carlisle, it is fairly local and will impact on our area.

Bookings seem to come in faster and faster each year and whilst November has tended to be a quieter time for bookings, this year it is fast becoming the exception.

We will always have pressure points throughout the year, May half term being one of them. We are being inundated with booking requests for May 2026.

So, not as a sales pitch, more so a plea. IF you have any holidays booked and you have not yet booked your pooch in, please do get in contact as soon as possible.

With kindest regards,
Louise & Kevin x

15/08/2025

Dear Lough House customers,

We recognise time is precious, and often we are caught up in the moment and lose track of time.

However, could we kindly ask that all customers respect our opening hours and keep to appointment times.
IF you are running late, IF you would like to pick up early, just give us a call. We will do our very best to adjust appointment times wherever possible.

This plea is sent in the nicest way........ we have fairly long opening hours. We have routines for our boarders. We also have the most wonderful and loyal staff member that also needs her lunch break.
We have very limited 'downtime' and when Lisa covers for us, it's really important that she gets her 'well-earned' breaks. Lisa never complains but that is not the point.

Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Louise & Kevin x

20/06/2025

Soooooooo apparently it's Happy Anniversary to us!
It's been a tad busy, and I forgot 🤣

12 years ago we purchased Lough House Boarding Kennels.
Tonight we have enjoyed a BBQ in this glorious weather.
12 years ago it was equally a gorgeous day, but we just managed to heat up a pizza! 🤣

So thank you to our fabulous customers, truly terrific pooches and your continued support.

We're here because of you, and for you all.

Thank you as always,
Louise & Kevin

04/06/2025

Two very proud parents at Lough House Boarding Kennels. Ryan passed his driving test this afternoon. First time and nailed it!

Watch out coming down the lonning now though 🤣

27/02/2025

Good evening all,

A polite 'head's up' to our lovely customers.

It's a tough time for us right now.

Having lost our boy Smudge back in September, this afternoon we kissed our Ella ( Smudge's cousin) for the last time, and sent her on her journey over Rainbow's bridge.

We are coming to terms with our loss, and kindly ask for your patience over the next few days.

We know Ella is now reunited with Smudge, and that gives us some comfort.

If we're more subdued we trust you will understand.

Thank you,
Louise & Kevin x

24/02/2025

13/02/2025

Hi all,
Apologies in advance if you are still waiting a call from us. We are still ploughing our way through booking requests which came in during our holiday, alongside new calls coming in all of the time. We will get there, we promise!
Bear with us and the '2026' will be actioned as well, just need 2025 to be in order first ;)
thanks Louise x