Cherokee Kennels

08/22/2024

Good morning everyone!

We have recently switched kennel software programs. The new program will make requesting reservations easier, confirmation and cancellation emails, there will be a business profile to view pictures posted directly from staff members throughout the day, you will be able to go in and provide up to date vaccination information after each vet visit. For those of you who we have an email for you should be receiving an email from paw partner to claim your account sometime next Monday. For those we do not have an email for you can either send it to our email or we can simply get it from you the next time you are in!

- Please check and make sure information is correct. Some things did not transfer over because of how old our previous program is (mainly birthdays, dog breeds).

- Update any information like phone numbers, emergency contacts, addresses.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

-Dustin

07/22/2024

Good morning everyone! According to our little receptionist our phone lines have been hit or miss this morning because of last nights storm. We can always be reached via email! We are hoping the issue is fixed by this afternoon! As a reminder we are starting to take a lot of reservations into the fall so if you have dates in mind make sure to get them in before we fill up!

07/05/2024

Good morning everyone! Hope everyone had a good 4th of July!! Everyone here did very well! We could hear a few fireworks off in the distance but we had the radios turned up and the night lights on to drown out the noise. Our phone lines are currently down from last nights storm but we can still be reached via email. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

-Dustin

05/29/2024

Just a few of the happy faces we have had the pleasure of staying with us over the last couple of days! We are looking forward to the next couple of days without rain!

Just a reminder to everyone to get their summer dates in! We are filling up for most weekends quickly.

05/22/2024

Just a heads up to all of our clients coming from Madison, McFarland, or Stoughton today! Hwy MM is shut down between Hwy B and Byrne road because of the storm. You will not be able to get through so you will have to find an alternate route. You can take Irish Ln over to Syene Rd and follow that down to Byrne Rd.

04/02/2024

Now Hiring!

This is a perfect position for students that are interested in going into any kind of animal field, or that just really enjoy working with dogs. We are looking for a pet care staff worker who has a positive attitude, reliable, punctual and great work ethic to add to our team! Duties include checking pets in/out, supervising daycare/boarding dogs, bathing, feeding, walking/handling dogs and cleaning kennel suites. Applicants MUST be able to work with dogs of all sizes and breeds and available to work weekends, holidays, mornings and evenings. Morning hours are from 6:00am-10ish depending how busy we are, and afternoon hours are from 2:30pm-5:30pm. Previous dog experience at other animal type facilities preferred but not required. Pay is based on experience. You can either stop in to fill out an application or email a resume to the kennel email.

11/16/2023

Just want to give a reminder with the holidays coming up:

- We have a 48 hour cancellation policy, if you cancel less than 48 hours from your scheduled drop off date you will be charged for the day’s scheduled to be here. Same goes for picking up early. If you are getting back early we need to know. We have a waiting list for almost every weekend and it’s not fair to other clients that want to come in but can’t because we are supposed to be full.

- Bring in your dog on a leash.

- Please label food containers with your dogs name and feeding instructions. Do not bring in open grocery bags of food. We require sealable bags or containers. Also only bring in the amount of food they will need for their stay. We do not need the whole 35lb bag for a weekend stay. We do not have the room to store it. We will measure out what your dog needs and send the bag home.

- Only bring in food or treats that they normally get. You may think you are treating them by sending something new because they are away from home, but really it can mess with their digestive system if it’s not something they normally get.

- Avoid bringing in oversized beds. We provide a kuranda bed in every kennel. If you would like to bring in a blanket or pad to put on top that is fine. We also provide all the food and water dishes.

- We do not allow rope toys or tug toys.

- If your dog is a chewer, please avoid bringing in anything they can shred. If we notice any dogs chewing on beds or shredding toys we will remove them for the dogs safety.

- Please make sure all medications are clearly labeled and make us aware of it at the time of checkin. Do not put pills in pill pockets prior to coming in. The pill pockets break down capsules.

- Our hours are as followed: Monday-Friday 7:30am-noon or 3pm-5:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-11am, Sunday 7:30am-8am or 3pm-5pm.

-We are closed Thanksgiving Day 11/23
-We are closed Christmas Eve and Day 12/24, 12/25
-We are closed New Year’s Eve and Day 12/31, 1/1

If you pickup in the morning of any given day you are not charged for that day, if you pickup in the afternoon you are. Everyone is more than welcome to have a friend or family member pickup to save a days board.

- Dustin

11/06/2023

Perfect weather to get out and run today! It is no easy task trying to get these goofballs to sit still long enough for a photo!!

09/10/2023

Reminder to everyone coming in today, the Ironman is today and may impact our clients coming from the Madison area so please plan accordingly.

08/25/2023

****Reminder****

Daycare will be closed Friday 9/1 and Monday 9/4 for Labor Day. It will be open normal hours starting again Tuesday 9/5.

Boarding we will be closed Sunday 9/3, then open 3pm-5pm for pickup and drop off Monday 9/4.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

06/29/2023

Just a reminder for everyone that our daycare will be closed tomorrow 6/30 thru next Friday 7/7.

For boarding the only day we are closed for is Tuesday 7/4 otherwise we will be open our regular hours the rest of the week!

We all look forward to seeing everyone that’s coming to stay with us over the 4th of July!

06/08/2023

Starting August 1st 2023, due to an increase in operating costs we will be increasing our rates on the services we provide. The price increase is minimal, and something we must do in order to continue to provide you with the quality of service you have come to expect. If you currently have a reservation dropping off before the first you will be charged the existing rate. Anything after will be charged at the new rate.

Standard Runs: $29/day
Suite: $39/day
Additional pet in the same kennel: $19/day
Daycare: $24/day

Thank you for understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

05/13/2023

Just want to give a reminder with summer coming up:

- We have a 48 hour cancellation policy, if you cancel less than 48 hours from your scheduled drop off date you will be charged for the day’s scheduled to be here. Same goes for picking up early. If you are getting back early we need to know. We have a waiting list for almost every weekend and it’s not fair to other clients that want to come in but can’t because we are supposed to be full.

- Bring in your dog on a leash.

- Please label food containers with your dogs name and feeding instructions. Do not bring in open grocery bags of food. We require sealable bags or containers. Also only bring in the amount of food they will need for their stay. We do not need the whole 35lb bag for a weekend stay. We do not have the room to store it. We will measure out what your dog needs and send the bag home.

- Only bring in food or treats that they normally get. You may think you are treating them by sending something new because they are always from home, but really it can mess with their digestive system if it’s not something they normally get.

- Avoid bringing in oversized beds. We provide a kuranda bed in every kennel. If you would like to bring in a blanket or pad to put on top that is fine. We also provide all the food and water dishes.

- We do not allow rope toys or tug toys.

- If your dog is a chewer, please avoid bringing in anything they can shred. If we notice any dogs chewing on beds or shredding toys we will remove them for the dogs safety.

- Please make sure all medications are clearly labeled and make us aware of it at the time of checkin.

- Our hours are as followed: Monday-Friday 7:30am-noon or 3pm-5:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-11am, Sunday 7:30am-8am or 3pm-5pm. If you pickup in the morning of any given day you are not charged for that day, if you pickup in the afternoon you are. Everyone is more than welcome to have a friend or family member pickup to save a days board. Holiday hours very.

We are filling up fairly quickly for summertime so if you have trips planned I would suggest getting your dates in sooner than later. Looking forward to seeing everyone that’s already scheduled to come in over the next few weeks! Hope everyone has a great rest of their weekend!

- Dustin

05/11/2023

All smiles today!

05/10/2023

A few of the friendly faces we have here at the moment!

04/21/2023

04/13/2023

Some midday shenanigans

04/11/2023

Enjoying the sunshine!