Lough House Boarding Kennels

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

10/02/2025

Dear Lough House customers,

We have returned from our family holiday all refreshed, and raring to go. Ready to take on a new, full on, action-packed year. Ready to welcome back familiar faces, and to become acquainted with newbies to the Lough House gang.

Our lovely Lisa has been manning the phones whilst we have been away and she has done a sterling job. The emails and Facebook messages have kept us occupied whilst on the sunbeds ;), and so now we are rapidly playing catch up!

If you have contacted us whilst we were away please bear with us a little longer, we are plodding through piles of paperwork. Your bookings are all there, safe and sound, but it's taking long than usual.

Sadly whilst we were away another local kennel closed it's doors and this is placing additional demands on what was, and continues to be, quite a critical situation within Carlisle. So if you have yet to consider your holibobs, and you will need kennelling for your pooch, do not delay. Reach out sooner rather than later.

With our best wishes,
Louise & Kevin x

01/01/2025

2025! Bring it on!
Preferably a drier year please, and that means the weather nothing else! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

31/12/2024

We truly cannot believe it is New Year's Eve already! Where has this year gone?
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for 2025. It's shocking weather that's for sure, so whatever your plans stay safe and Happy Celebrations.

With kindest regards,
Louise & Kevin x

24/12/2024

Good morning to our lovely Lough House customers.

We hope you are well prepared for the Festive Season and all that this entails in your household.
Are you on the Naughty or Nice list?? Nice we think 🤞🤞🤞😁

2024 has been full on crazy and crackers throughout. We have looked after so many wonderful dogs and we thank you for trusting us with their care. We really appreciate that you have chosen Lough House.

We had a tinge of sadness when we lost our boy Smudge in September. It was heart breaking for us as a family, and there is certainly a Smudge shaped void in our lives.
For any of you experiencing the same sense of loss we are sending you an extra big hug. It's tough that's for sure.
We still have Smudge's cousin Ella and she is already sussing our her gifts under the tree.🤔

So on this Christmas Eve @ Lough House, the stockings are up and the gifts are ready. Just awaiting our last couple of boarders and then the merriment can begin (apart from Kevin with his man-flu!)

Wishing you the most wonderful Christmastime. Eat, drink and be Merry!!!
We look forward to seeing you all in 2025.

With kindest regards,
Louise & Kevin (and Lisa our superstar member of the team of course).
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07/09/2024

Morning Lough House followers.

Today we are in a rather subdued mood. We said goodbye to 'our Smudge' last night. All quite sudden, and as such we have woken this morning with a 'Smudge shaped void' in our lives.
He truly was one in a million. I used to say he was the best boy dog on the planet, and to us - he was!
Ella is seemingly coping well, it's as if she knows it was the right time to let her cousin cross over the bridge.
So if we're just a little bit less 'Kevin & Louise' when you see us or speak with us, please bear with it. It's going to take a little bit of time to adjust without our Smudge doodles.
Sleep tight our gorgeous boy. We hope your magic carpet ride took you sailing over the bridge.
With our love forever,
Mum, Dad & Ryan (and Elles belles of course).
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20/06/2024

Good morning to our lovely Lough House customers.
It's much brighter outside which is a relief to us all.

Today is our anniversary! 11 years today we moved into Lough House Boarding Kennels, and what an 11 years we've had!

We've have the privilege of looking after so many fabulous pooches. We have had some highs and lows ( more highs than lows - and we'd rather not remember the pandemic).

Everyday is a new adventure in some shape or form.

We would like to thank our customers, past and present, for your support. Thank you for trusting us to care for that very important fur-legged companion of yours. It has been our pleasure, and we look forward to future adventures.

With much love,
Louise and Kevin x