Wagging Tails Kennel

07/20/2023

We are currently looking for part time kennel attendants. Please call 804-639-9609 for information.

07/01/2023

Oops. Sorry if you couldn't reach us on the phone this afternoon. Verizon is doing a lot of work and over 2000 business customers lost their service for several hours this afternoon. Fortunately all our pet's cell phones were still working.

04/25/2020

Your pups have been doing double duty during the quarantine making sure you are well taken care of! Give them a treat and schedule them for a spa day with us. Kelly is taking appointments that keep you safe and still allow for your dog to get that extra TLC. Appointments are staggered and she can meet you outside so you don’t have to worry about social distancing. She is also offering limited haircuts and still doing daycare and overnight boarding as well! Call today or book online!!! www.waggingtails-va.com

03/24/2020

***Covid 19 Update***
In this uncertain time with mandated closures for some businesses, we want to let our customers know we ARE still open. We understand there are still needs for boarding and daycare out there, especially for first responders and health care professionals working extended hours.We are operating BY APPOINTMENT ONLY for boarding, bath and brush-outs and basic cut-downs. We are only allowing 1 person in the office at a time and have taken necessary precautions to still abide by social distancing laws. Thank you for your continued support!
Kelly and Bob Caton
Owners, Wagging Tails Kennel

03/15/2020

03/05/2020

We have some very special pets of the week this week...When the owners are away, their pets will play 😹 Meet Dumpling and Pixie! They are littermate short legged Jack Russel Terriers and full of personality. Dumpling is a big softy cuddle bug who loves to sit in your lap. Pixie may be small but she is mighty (and sassy.) She loves to run and “gab” to all the dogs visiting. Together they rule the roost at Wagging Tails letting everyone, including the employees, know they are “large” and in charge.

03/04/2020

A little late but our pet of the week last week is Miss Ruby! Ruby gives the meaning to “love bug”. She loves to spend her days sleeping, either on her cozy bed inside or at the end of her run in the sunshine. She gives the best kisses and is ALWAYS ready for some cuddles. Ruby also loves posing for the camera and was ready for a photo shoot with Miss Kayla. (She definitely thinks her left side is her best side 😉 )

03/01/2020

“Everyday I wonder what these kids that work here are talking about especially since they say ‘spill the tea’ a lot. So me being the cool cat that I am, I find the nearest cup and knock it over... but instead of getting pets and cheers, they just sigh and wipe up whatever I spilled. It isn’t my fault that I haven’t found a cup with tea in it... maybe one day I will find that elusive cup (which I am sure they are hiding from me) so I can win the honor of being the one true cat to finally, ‘spill the tea’” ~Pikachu

02/23/2020

This week’s Pet of the Week is Miss Mozart!!! Mozart is a sassy Mini Aussie that loves to keep us on our toes. She has her favorite people and is very protective of her momma. She travels 2 hours to stay with us and always has a smile on her face. She loves to bark and run but her FAVORITE thing to do here is chase Strudel. We love Mozart and all of her cuddly gorgeousness.

02/21/2020

“I have a very complicated process when it comes to writing. First, I have to think of something clever. Next I have to pontificate as to it’s humor and insight. Then I have to pose for a picture and finally I have to remember that I can’t write and am only able to type... but I do love the feel of a pen in my paw.” ~ Strudel

02/19/2020

The “Tattletails Crew” told me they were having a board meeting and not to interrupt.... definitely think I walked in on a “bored” meeting instead. ~Megan

02/14/2020

Our Valentine’s Pet of the Week is Miss Scarlett! She is a kennel favorite among the staff and the Tattletails. Scarlett is always ready for a cuddle or playtime and in the words of Heather “she is just such a nugget”. When you let her out for walks she always has a sudden burst of energy and looks like she is going to wiggle right out of her fur! Scarlett also loves her spa treatments and is a dream in the bathtub.

02/14/2020

People keep talking about Valentine’s Day and all of their weekend plans and all I am trying to do is catch up on some sleep in the front office... being a single Tomcat is hard ~ Strudel

02/13/2020

I'm Pikachu, the last of the "Tattletails"! I am the the quirky, orange cat that can be found slinking around the front office (although I am NOT allowed outside.) I love to destroy papertowels and often use the copier as my lounge chair, so Megan calls me her "copycat". I am kinda shy and a little bit goofy but I think that ALL dogs love me... sometimes to a fault. I am excited to tell the tales of the 'Tails with my brothers!

02/12/2020

Hi! I'm Toaster! I am the most laid back of the "Tattletails" crew! I love to spend my days laying around, watching the dogs go by and begging for bellyrubs. I am also known as the "emotional support animal" for the dogs who don't like having their nails done, the ones who like cats let me rub against them while they get their pedicures and I calm them with my purring. My favorite band is Phish and at nights I like to "bounce around the room" with the other crew members when I think noone is watching.

02/09/2020

I'm Strudel, the most "outgoing" of the Tattletails crew. I am the ONLY cat that is allowed outside. I can often be seen roaming and rolling around in the parking lot, sometimes even attempting to hitchhike across the country (I see myself as the Jack Kerouac of cats.) I love to climb trees and fences and lay on the front desk keyboard... but my FAVORITE thing to do is make people open doors for me. I am usually friendly, but like most cats, I have my limits and am sometimes a little snarky.

02/09/2020

New "Tattletails" posts coming soon! These will be stories about kennel life from the perspective of our "mouse patrol" aka the kennel cats!!! Get ready to meet our crazy cat crew! 🐱🐾🐱

02/08/2020

Our next “Meet the Crew” is our caretaker, Alan. As caretaker, he is there to administer medications after hours (such as insulin and seizure meds), do nightly headcounts and ensure all animals are safe during the night. Alan’s favorite part of being at Wagging Tails is “experiencing the unconditional love from the multitude of cats and dogs here at Wagging Tails” awhile he doesn’t have any pets of his own, he believes that “mi casa es su casa” to all the animals passing through. When it comes to vacationing, Alan prefers to be close to sunshine and sea and near the equator since he loves to swim in his free time. His favorite dogs are Izzy and CC some of our more regular boarders. When asked what he wants to be when he grows up, Alan said he is “still working on that” ... (pictured with Alan are some of the paintings he has featured in his show at Visual Art Studio running through March 28, 2020)

02/07/2020

Our “pets of the week” this week are Charlie and Gracie! They are sisters who are super big love bugs! Charlie may be small but she is full of sass and fun! We couldn’t get a good picture because all she wanted to do was give Kayla kisses and play! Gracie is a big ham and LOVED posing for the camera. She is more of a cuddle bug than a kisser and loves getting pets from the staff. They will be moving soon so we will be missing them, but at least we get a little more time and a few more visits until they take on the Midwest in all their lovey glory!

02/03/2020

What an amazing day to cheer on Sanctuary Rescue’s Rooster in the puppy bowl at Fest! Thank you to our friends at Woodlake Animal Hospital for having us out. We had a great time meeting people and puppies while raising money for a great cause!

01/31/2020

Meet our Pet of the Week, Cookie! Cookie loves to play ALL the time! She loves her toys and is super happy and jumpy during all of her playtimes. Her mom says when animals come on the TV she stands up and dances and barks at it. We love Cookie and all of her goofiness!

01/30/2020

It’s time for another “Meet the Crew”! Today we have Cooper! Cooper loves meeting and playing with all of the dogs during walk time. He has 2 dogs at home, Max, a beagle daschund mix and Lenny, a pit lab mix (that he rescued while Lenny was here through one of our rescue partners!) Since Cooper is originally from California, it is his favorite place to vacation and go back and see his friends. When he graduates, Cooper is hoping to study computer science or software engineering (hopefully at VA Tech.) His favorite boarder is “Brandi” the Golden because she is ALWAYS read to play. In his free time Cooper enjoys coding and spending time with his family and his dogs.

01/30/2020

Puppy Bowl viewing party!

01/30/2020

Join us this Sunday at Fest! for the Puppy Bowl and enter to win one of these weekend getaways! 2 nights of boarding AND a nail trim! We will be there with our friends from Woodlake Animal Hospital. All proceeds go to Sanctuary Rescue!

01/26/2020

February is around the corner and we are running a "Couples" Special!!! (2nd dog stays free) See comments for details!

01/26/2020

Come join us this Sunday, Feb 2 from 2-5, with our friends from Sanctuary Rescue and Woodlake Animal Hospital at Fest VA to watch the Puppy Bowl! Rooster, aka the Potato, from Sanctuary Rescue (headquartered in Midlothian) is competing and will be making an appearance at the event. There will be lots of fun and some giveaways as well! Can't wait to see our friends and cheer on the cutest "potato" on the planet!

01/24/2020

We are starting a new thread featuring our the Pet of the Week!!! Our first pet is Shiloh! She has been boarding with us since 2011! (Her family’s previous dog was one of our first boarders ever!) Shiloh loves walks and cuddle time and playing with her toys... which she likes to hide under her cot ;) we give Shiloh 2 paws up for being an awesome boarder!

01/22/2020

Meet Kayla! Kayla’s favorite part of working at Wagging Tails is getting to know each dog’s personality and meeting new dogs that come to stay. She also loves giving baths and making the dogs clean and fluffy for their fur mommy’s and daddy’s. She has pure bred lab, Pixie Stick, a beagle/min pin names Opal May and a mixed breed named Queenie. Her favorite place to vacation is in the mountains and “when she grows up” she wants to continue to work with dogs everyday. Her favorite doggie “camper” is Scarlett the boxer because she always playful and friendly and “her parents are very nice”. Kayla’s favorite hobby is painting and she even had a painting called “Beauty and the Bird” that was on display at Longwood for about 2 years.

01/05/2020

Next up on our “Meet the Staff” is Kerri! Kerri’s favorite part of her job is playing with the dogs! A natural animal lover, Kerri has a farm with 15 horses, 5 dogs, 4 cats and fish... as she says, “it’s a zoo!” Her favorite place to vacation is the beach and when asked what she wants to be when she grows up, she said to “check back in 10 years ;) “ When she isn’t working at the kennel, you can find Kerri working on her family’s horse farm. Her current favorite boarders are Sidney and Storm because “they give the sloppy kisses.” We are glad to have Kerri here to love and take care of your pets!

01/03/2020

Our first “Meet the WTK Crew” member is Sabrina! Sabrina has been with us almost 5 years, after following in her older sister’s footsteps and starting here in High school. Her favorite part of working at Wagging Tails is seeing how excited customers get when they pick up their dogs. She also has a black lab named Jasper that she adopted when he was staying here as a rescue with Lab Rescue LRCP - Maryland, Virginia and DC... Her favorite place to vacation is anywhere she hasn't been before since she travels a lot with her family. She is currently studying to be a corporate lawyer at Ole Miss and enjoys volleyball and horse riding in her spare time. When asked if she has a favorite boarding dog, she said she “can’t pick just one” :)