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  • Chalkwell Kennels & Cattery

    a home away from home for your pet
  • Chalkwell Kennels & Cattery

    a friendly environment with an experienced team
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    peace of mind while you’re away

Boarding accommodation for cats and dogs in Northamptonshire

Welcome to Chalkwell Kennels and Cattery. We are located in the heart of Northamptonshire’s beautiful countryside and have over 40 years’ experience caring for animals.

Here at Chalkwell, we understand leaving your pet can be daunting, so we work hard to make sure your furry friend has a fun and relaxing stay.

 

North Northamptonshire Council Licence 18/03339/AWCB

About Us

The Chalkwell team has been caring for dogs and cats for over 40 years. We’ve built a strong reputation for excellent animal care across the region and further afield. That’s why so many pet owners come back time and time again.’ with the link to read more.

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Facilities

Our facilities are second to none – here’s what we have to offer:

  • Clean, comfortable living spaces with individual outdoor runs.
  • Spacious, secure play areas and a scientifically researched Sensory Garden for our dog guests.
  • Bright and airy garden-themed cat chalets.
  • Large on-site team so your pet daily has playtime and one-to-one interaction with our staff.
  • Special diets can be catered for.
  • All diets catered for

Why not come and see for yourself? Our friendly team are very proud of our facilities and would love to show you around.

We are open 7 days per week from 9am to 6 pm, except Wednesday and Sunday when we close at 12 noon. Our kennels are open 365 days per year, but our office is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day with 12 noon closing on all other Bank Holidays.

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Latest Reviews

Chalkwell Kennels & Cattery
Chalkwell Kennels & Cattery
4.3
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Jackie White
Jackie White
2022-05-12T11:53:48+0000
Our two cats have been in catteries previously, with no ill effects. However, finding ourselves having to move house,... at short notice, over a bank holiday weekend, meant that our usual cattery was fully booked. We decided to give Chalkwell a try, with their "garden themed, music-filled cattery".On arrival, our kitties were taken from me whilst I was in the office, and I didn't see them again until collection, three days later. I would have been none the wiser about their accommodations, but the staff were unable to get one cat into his carrier, so I was called to assist. Not only was there no garden theme or music, the pen they'd been kept in was completely indoors, without even a view of outside. Our cats live for being outside and were completely traumatised by the experience. In spite of bringing them home to a new house in a different county, we couldn't keep them inside a moment longer than necessary, and they were straight out and exploring their new garden as soon as we arrived home.I get the impression that the focus of this establishment is dogs, and cats are just a lucrative sideline. I won't be using Chalkwell again.read more
Yvonne Miles
Yvonne Miles
2021-08-22T12:09:38+0000
Looked after my old and nervous cat brilliantly Would recommend to everybody The staff are really efficient and could ... not be nicer Thank you Chalkwellread more
Dave Sharples
Dave Sharples
2020-03-27T16:00:58+0000
One of the few companies that are hanging onto customers' deposits when the lockdown is forcing cancellation.
Andrew Herkes
Andrew Herkes
2018-12-12T09:27:31+0000
our two dogs are heppy to go and they seem well looked after
Jacqui Woodward
Jacqui Woodward
2018-07-07T06:02:46+0000
Andy Thomson
Andy Thomson
2018-05-02T13:12:58+0000
Always use Chalkwell for my dog Holly! Never had a problem and always very friendly!
Kerry Crooke
Kerry Crooke
2018-04-07T20:01:09+0000
Our pups have been to Chalkwell twice now and I would recommend these kennels to anyone needing a temporary home for... their fur babies! The staff are super super friendly and you can tell they genuinely care for the animals. We know that our gorgeous collies are well looked after and are cared for with lots of love! � thank you Chalkwell xxread more
Mark Lloyd
Mark Lloyd
2018-01-09T23:30:25+0000
Sam Bunker
Sam Bunker
2017-08-22T15:01:26+0000
Biscuit has been going to Chalkwell for 11 years. He pulls to go in and always comes home haoot and healthy and we'll... groomed!read more
Kelly Chiswell
Kelly Chiswell
2017-04-08T12:10:35+0000
Our lovely patterdale Lana has been going to Chalkwells for years we always find them friendly and helpful. Lana... unfortunately had to have her front leg removed due to a tumour last year we would not dream of sending her anywhere else you have been great making sure she's always comfortable when staying and put our minds at ease when we're away.read more
Ian Miller
Ian Miller
2017-04-08T07:31:30+0000
We have used Chalkwell kennels three times over the last twelve months and are so happy with the service they provide.... One of our dogs can be extremely wary of people she doesn't know, so we were a bit nervous of leaving them at kennels the first time. On our second visit, when the girls came to take the dogs from us, our wary dog was so excited to see them that one poor lass was almost bowled over. If she approves, then we most certainly approve. Friendly, helpful service and happy dogs is a winning formula in my book.read more
Lucy Herring
Lucy Herring
2017-04-07T14:03:27+0000
My husband went to drop out dogs off for the 5th time at chalkwell and was once again greeted by an extremely rude... man!! He turned back round and we have taken them to a much nicer kennels with lovely staff.read more
Dawn Adams
Dawn Adams
2017-03-16T15:51:30+0000
I wouldn't take my girls anywhere else, they are so happy going in for their holiday and happy when coming home.... Perfect all round.read more
Henrietta Miller
Henrietta Miller
2017-01-10T22:27:43+0000
I have not put any of my dogs in kennels for over 25 years, following a very bad experience with a local (Suffolk)... kennel. We have always taken our holidays in the UK or Ireland since then, so the dogs can come with us. I was persuaded to attend a family celebration in Croatia in July 2016, and following a lot of research, good reviews and word of mouth, decided I would only attend if I could get my dogs booked in to Chalkwell Kennels. Thankfully I was able to book early and get a 'family' kennel, so all the dogs could be together, as they are at home. When we subsequently got an invite to spend two weeks over Christmas 2016 and New Year 2017 in America, it was a 'no brainer' who to entrust our dogs with whilst we were away. Even though Chalkwell is 92 miles in the opposite direction from us to Gatwick and Heathrow, it is so worth the trip, as both times all the dogs have come back happy, contented and an added bonus of being beautifully groomed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chalkwell Kennels to anyone who wants peace of mind that their precious pets will be well cared for in their absence.read more
Christine Cattell
Christine Cattell
2016-09-28T08:10:35+0000
We have left our dog twice at chalkwell now an would not go anywhere else . Lovely caring people who take good care of... your dog .�read more
Tina Walker
Tina Walker
2016-09-12T13:52:31+0000
Fabulous, clean kennels with attentive staff and owners. Couldn't want for more when leaving the dogs behind, knowing... they are enjoying their holiday as much as I'm enjoying mine ��read more
Ann DeRizzio
Ann DeRizzio
2016-09-12T08:46:00+0000
Thanks so much for your great service - left my older dog with you for the first time as I was away for the weekend - I... have never left him in kennels before, it was nice to see the dogs relaxing in the play area and the relaxed calm manner of the staff , will not hesitate to use you againread more
Anita Neal
Anita Neal
2016-09-11T23:14:00+0000
My dogs just love Chalkwell Kennels I wouldn't take them anywhere else even though I have to travel at least 45mins to... get there.The owners of this establishment are a lovely couple, nothing is too much trouble and the staff are brilliant....... Well done Chalkwell Kennels ���������read more
Debbie Cheney
Debbie Cheney
2016-01-19T09:53:53+0000
Our Harry has been going to Chalkwells for the last 7 years, when we were looking for his holiday home we visited 6... different ones but none of them was of the high standards , caring and as clean as Chalkwells. Our dog is a very high energy black lab.. but they Know how to deal with him..would not go anywhere else....read more
Kelly Rogers
Kelly Rogers
2015-09-02T08:58:11+0000
Had a great time on holiday was not worried about chewie sounds like he had a great holiday himself Will definitely... keep coming back great service recommend to anyoneread more
Jo Bazylewycz
Jo Bazylewycz
2015-08-08T12:45:03+0000
I wouldn't take my dog Charlie Brown to any other kennel. He is a bit of a crazy dog and they are brilliant with him he... always comes home happy healthy and smelling like a babyread more
Chris Wolf Bowskill
Chris Wolf Bowskill
2015-07-02T23:27:15+0000
Charly Taylor
Charly Taylor
2015-05-28T20:52:45+0000
You can trust these guys with your babies. I am a crazy cat lady and my Burmese trio are my life, and I know that they... are safe and well looked after when at Chalkwell. My oldest two are a bit neurotic (I blame the owner!) and are hard work for the first day or so but Brian and Ria are great with them and know exactly how to deal with them. I am also a vet, and can honestly say that these guys always contact the vets if they have even the slightest hint that your pet is unwell, so you can have confidence that they will detect any early signs of illness. They also give medication free of charge. I recently went away and they even posted some photos of my babies so that I knew they were doing ok and getting lots of fuss 🙂read more
Lucy Norton
Lucy Norton
2014-09-17T06:37:36+0000
Chalkwell kennels is 1h50 from me but to know my dogs have an excellent time and that the staff are fanatical that your... dogs are enjoying themselves, they are positive reward based dog trainers too! So I know my dogs are is loving hands. The kennels are alway immaculate the selection of feeding choice is incredible and you dogs don't smell like they have been in kennels when they leave!read more
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Just a quick thank you to all those pet owners who have really taken this heat wave seriously and dropped off and picked up cats and dogs early morning/late evening. As you can see from the images below, ground temperatures are extreme and could cause serious damage and pain to our much loved pets.

Fingers crossed the extreme heat won’t last too much longer and we thank you for your support and understanding.

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Just a quick thank you to all those pet owners who have really taken this heat wave seriously and dropped off and picked up cats and dogs early morning/late evening.  As you can see from the images below, ground temperatures are extreme and could cause serious damage and pain to our much loved pets. 

Fingers crossed the extreme heat won’t last too much longer and we thank you for your support and understanding. 

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During these times of extreme heat, we thought we’d let you know the extra measures we’re taking to ensure all our animals are safe and well monitored.

Our kennel team are starting their day 2 hours earlier to let the dogs have a good run early in the day when it’s cool. Whilst every day will be assessed accordingly, no dog will be allowed outside in the exercise areas after 10am. Kennel floors are kept damp to keep the temperature down and depending on the age and breed, damp towels laid down to help keep dogs cool. Large floor fans help keep the air moving and cool, and we’re utlising cooling jackets and collars for those dogs we deem a higher risk.

1 kennel assistant is dedicated to only monitoring dogs welfare between 10am and 5pm, and ensuring the floors & towels remain damp and cool. We have an air conditioned area for any dog we deem it necessary and we’re obviously in constant contact with our dedicated vet.

Please be mindful that when dropping animals off at kennels, they have walk to their kennels. If you can drop off as early or late as possible, it will benefit your dogs greatly.

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Securitas continues to support charities across the UK and the link below highlights just 2 of the current projects. A monetary donation box will be located at Chalkwell and we'd welcome any support you can provide. We'll provide regular updates on money raised and any feedback from the charities.

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