Huxley's Hillside Retriever Boarding

26/01/2025

When it’s hot, we go fishin’ for scoobies (ice cubes)! 💙🧊

25/01/2025

Happy boy Max is back! What adventures will he and Milhouse get up to this weekend, I wonder? Stay tuned.💙🥰

17/01/2025

How are your summers going? Tell us what you and your goldies are up to!

Mils loves a sunset lounge on the deck of Huxley’s Hillside. 💙

Cheers to a golden 2025 and lots of new furry friends for us to cuddle with!🥂🐕

18/12/2024

Another day, another new friend for Mils! Marlo’s back for another week, and we couldn’t be happier. 💙🤗🐾

13/12/2024

❤️☕️🐶

13/12/2024

Did someone say SLEEPOVER?!? 🎉🐶❤️

Milhouse is so excited to have Della and Daisy visit Huxley’s Hillside tonight. These 3 have become fast friends, and are having an absolute blast. They’ll all be sure to sleep well tonight (lucky me!). 🥰🐾

20/11/2024

What do you have planned for the holidays? Our furry family is staying close to home this year, so let us know if your pup needs taking care of! 🎄❤️

12/11/2024

Some exciting news for our family!

Through a series of unexpected events, we’ve recently welcomed sweet Milhouse into our home as a permanent member of our tribe. He’s a beautiful, 8 month old golden from a local breeder, and he couldn’t be a more perfect fit. 🥰

He loved spending the weekend with our most recent HHRB guest, Max, too. 🫶🏻

09/11/2024

Say hi to sweet Max! The sweetest boy there ever was. We’ve loved spending the weekend with you, bud! 🐶🤗🥰

14/10/2024

Look at this handsome boy! Marlo is back for round 2 and loving life on the farm. We are so happy to have him staying with us. ❤️🥰🐶

03/10/2024

It’s been a big week for Lucy! A bit of beach time and a visit to my office in town. Needless to say, the team loved having her around. 🥰 🏖️ She’s such a delight!

24/09/2024

She’s baaaccckkkkk! Sweet Lucy is joining us again for a few weeks and we couldn’t be happier. ❤️🦮

Looking for a relaxed homestay getaway for your furry friend? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to chat about our offering!

25/07/2024

After 3 wonderful weeks we said goodbye to sweet Lucy today, as her parents returned from their overseas holiday. What a wonderful time we’ve had together with lots of cuddles, walks, and farm adventures. See you again soon, Lucy!❤️

05/07/2024

Meet Lucy! The most darling girl we’ve ever met. This 10 year old golden is always ready for an adventure. We are so happy to have her staying with us. ❤️🐾

27/06/2024

We welcome sweet Marlo to our hillside retreat this beautiful Matariki weekend. Hope you all enjoy this well deserved break with your loved ones! ❤️🤗🐾

22/06/2024

Hi everyone! Just thought I’d introduce myself - I’m Kaila, owner of Huxley’s Hillside Retriever Boarding. My partner Jesse and I hope to welcome your furry friend into our home while you’re away.

We’ve been proud Golden Retriever parents for 13 years. Though we recently lost our sweet boy (and namesake, Huxley), our love for Goldens and Labradors remains. We hope to offer boutique homestay experiences for the best breeds ever (okay, we are a bit biased!) and look forward to meeting you.

Feel free to reach out any time if you have questions or if you’d like to make a booking. Cheers!

20/06/2024

15/06/2024

ABOUT US:

Huxley's Hillside Retriever Boarding was born out of my pure love for dogs, and a particular affinity for the Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever breeds. I have owned both breeds my entire life and look forward to getting to know your furry friend.

The idea of a well loved family pet sitting in a kennel while its family is away has never sat well with me. At Huxley's Hillside Retriever Boarding, your dog will be treated like a member of our family, and will coexist alongside us in our home while you're away. You can rest assured that your furry friend will be spoiled with cuddles, walks, and lots of love from the comfort of our hilltop home in rural Taranaki.

Pricing:

- $30 per day

- Public holiday weekends - $40 per day

- Pickup/drop off - $20

What we provide:

- Weekend and long weekend* boarding for Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers
- Full-time care and companionship
- Daily walks
- Additional outings (e.g. beach) based on your preferences
- Beds, blankets, towels, food/water bowls, etc.
- Updates (email and text) as much or as little as you'd like

Pickup/drop off service is available for an additional fee (see pricing).

*Longer term boarding may be considered once we get to know your dog.

What you need to bring:
- Food
- Medication with clear instructions (where applicable)
- Collar and leash with up to date council registration
- Proof of up to date vaccinations
- Vet information
- A blanket or toy that smells like home for comfort (optional)

We welcome site visits prior to booking, so feel free to get in touch if you'd like to come by or have any questions.