Canterbury, Kent
Rosedale Boarding Kennels
Rusham Road, Shatterling, Wingham
Canterbury, Kent CT3 1JL
Therese & Brian Booth
on 01227 722847
About Us
Welcome to Rosedale Kennels.
Set amidst rural countryside just off the A257, approximately one mile from Wingham village we are a small family run business with a select, knowledgeable and dedicated staff team.
We are able to provide a high level of care for most needs including the administration of medications and the care of elderly and special needs dogs.
Our fully licensed and insured purpose built boarding kennel was completed in October 2009 and consists of 20 full height kennels which far exceed all requirements.
Every kennel provides a spacious sleeping area with its own private attached run, allowing even our smallest kennel to comfortably accommodate two dogs together from the same household if preferred by the owner.
Our licence number is LN/000003529
We welcome informal visits between 10am and 12am to discuss your dogs individual requirements and for you to view our kennels.
Opening Hours & Visiting
We are open to visitors every day except Christmas day, Boxing day & New Years Day.
Opening hours for drop off and collections are:
9am – 4pm Monday to Saturdays
9am – 1pm Sundays and Bank holidays.
We welcome informal visits between 10am and 12:00pm to view the accommodation or just talk to us to discuss your pets needs. No appointment necessary just drop in between these times & see us as we are.
Staff & Knowledge
We have 4 full-time staff working in our kennels.
Our staff ratio is: 1 Staff : 5 Kennels
About our staff, knowledge and experience:
Rosedale Kennels is jointly run by husband and wife team Brian and Therese and we are ably assisted by our dedicated and trusted staff of. Amber, Daisy, Kelly, Karen, Shannon. Sophie & Alan
All staff, as well as having a strong background in the care and welfare of animals, are dog owners themselves and we pride ourselves on providing the same high level of care and attention to your pets as we do for our own.
Our Kennels
We have 20 Kennels with:
- Attached runs
- Covered runs
They were built in 2009 and are licensed for up to 39 dogs.
We’re proud to say we have a maximum of 20 kennels in any one building.
(The ideal is a maximum of 20 kennels in a building, as the less dogs, the calmer & quieter it is)
We’re proud to say we have a maximum of 10 kennels in any section of any building.
(The ideal is a maximum of 10 kennels per section)
Our centrally heated kennels are a minimum of 1.50 X 2.50 metres (8 feet X 5 feet)
giving a minimum floor area of 32 square feet,
All kennels have adjoining paddocks which are 1.50 X 2.75 metres (5 feet X 9 feet)
giving a minimum size of 32 square feet.
Our largest paddock is 2.75 X 4.27 metres (9 feet X14 feet).
Dog Exercise & Play
Dogs get out of their kennels for exercise
We’re proud to say dogs DO get out of their kennels here. We know how important it is (mentally and physically) for dogs to play, sniff, run around and stretch their legs.
About dog exercise with our Dog Hotel
Dependent on your dogs individual needs they will receive at least two sessions of individually tailored and supervised exercise daily.
This is a combination of lead walking within our grounds or in the surrounding countryside and free running / play within our fully secure grounds.
Walks, Exercise & Play with Staff
Dogs exercised by staff
45 minutes of walks/exercise with staff provided daily
We’re proud to say we offer walks/ exercise/ playtime WITH staff.
We know how important it is for dogs to have our company one-to-one. It’s much more fun!
About walks & play
Our staff provide one to one exercise sessions. All exercise is fully supervised and adjusted to suit individual requirements.
Rosedale Kennels are situated in a quiet country lane surrounded by orchards and farm land, where appropriate your dogs will be given daily walks either on or off the property depending on needs and suitability. Again where appropriate some of our livelier residents will enjoy free running and play sessions within our fully secure property.
Dog Care
Welfare & Settling In
Comfort items from home
We’re proud to say we DO allow & encourage comfort items for dogs. We understand how important it is to help your dog relax and feel settled quickly, more at home with us.
Our policy on comfort items
Whilst we provide everything your pet will need during their stay with us we are more than happy for you to bring their own comfort items i.e bedding, toys etc. which will help them to feel more secure. As with every aspect of your pets care we are happy to discuss this with you prior to your pets arrival.
Diet
- We will feed the same diet as at home.
- We allow customers to bring their own food.
- We will feed special/prescription diets.
- We will feed natural/organic diets.
We’re proud to say we DO offer to feed your dog the same diet as at home.
We understand how important it is to help your dog settle in quickly and easily without any digestive problems that would be caused with a change of diet.
Caring for Dogs
Care of Easy-going & Steady Dogs
Care of Active Dogs
Special Needs Dogs
Separate, quiet section available
About our care of special needs dogs
We accept dogs with virtualy any special needs. Please contact to discuss in depth any special requirements / needs.
Age considerations
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
- Elderly dogs
We care for dogs with
- Allergies/ Allergenic
- Arthritis/ Arthritic
- Blindness
- Deafness
- Diabetes/Diabetic
- Digestive Problems
- Disabilities
- Heart Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Seizures/ Epilepsy
- Nervous/ Sensitive/ Separation anxiety
- Skin Problems
Services
Additional services we can provide on specific request include:-
- Collection and delivery service.
- Basic bath and brush up (includes nails and ears).
- Nail trimming.
- Administration of prescribed Medications. (there is no additional charge for this service) Routine worming and flea treatment.
Services we offer
- Collection and delivery service.
- Send updates while you’re away
Dogs Needing Homes
Alongside our boarding kennel, we are now using our old kennel block as a rehoming kennel.
Predominantly, as a branch of THE RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST where we usually have about 20 ex-racing greyhounds looking for new homes. If you feel you may be able to offer a permanent home for one of our beautiful, gentle and affectionate greyhounds, then contact us to arrange to come and see them and discuss what is involved.
We also have a smaller number of other breeds on behalf of THANET ANIMAL GROUP (TAG Pet Rescue).
Come and meet the dogs, feel free to ask questions – with no obligation to see if one of these dogs could be right for you!
Fees
Fees are per dog, per day (includes any tax)
£19 for a Small Dog
£19 for a Medium Dog
£19 for a Large Dog
£19 for a Giant Dog
Further Information
Please note due to the implications of the latest budget and the obvious detrimental implications for small business We are forced to review our prices before April 2026! Regretably It is highly likely increases will force us into charging VAT
We currently offer a very competetive rate of £19.00 per dog per day
2 sharing from the same household will be £29.00 per day, and then £10.00 for every additional dog sharing a kennel.
We ask for an additional charge of £20 per booking over the Xmas and New year period,
We also offer a collection & delivery service on request. subject to certain time constraints.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
VACCINATIONS. A current certificate of vaccination and or booster will be required for inspection at the time of admission. These must have been carried out at least 14 days prior to boarding. No dog can be accepted unless it has been vaccinated against Distemper, Infectious Hepatitis, Parvo Virus,Leptospirosis, Para Influenza. We strongly reccommend vaccination against Kennel Cough.
BOOKING AND CANCELLATIONS. Early reservations are strongly recommended to avoid disappointment, and are essential for Summer, Christmas and Peak periods, A 20% booking fee is required at the time of booking. Please note… ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.
OPENING HOURS. We are open every day of the year. We are open for drop off and collection of your dog from 9am until 4pm Monday to Saturday and 9am until 1pm on Sundays. No drop off or collections Christmas day, Boxing day or New years day.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS/SPECIAL NEEDS. In order for us to provide the best possible care or your pet please advise us of any pre-existing medical conditions. We can cater for most special needs and are happy to administer medication as prescribed by your vet.
VETERINARY ATTENTION. Whilst animals boarded at ROSEDALE BOARDING KENNELS receive every care and attention, they are boarded at the risk of the owner. The management of the kennels accept no liability. Should any animal require treatment, the management reserve the right to call a veterinary surgeon and act upon his advice, any expense incurred to be met by the owner of the animal. Please note our priority is the welfare of your pet.
PAYMENTS. All accounts are due in advance. For long term boarders the account is prompt monthly in advance. In the event of the customer not settling the account within one month then ROSEDALE BOARDING KENNELS will seek payment through legal channels where appropriate.Please note that unless special agreements have been made, animals will not be released back to the owner untill accounts have been settled in full and animals will continue to acrue kennel fees. All animals are charged for the day of arrival regardless of time but no charge will be made for the day of departure if picked up by 10.00am
Map & Directions
Rosedale Boarding Kennels
Rusham Road, Shatterling, Wingham, Canterbury, Kent CT3 1JL
We are just off the A257, approximately 1 mile from Wingham village and about 400 yards from the wildlife park.
Contact
Bookings, Queries & Appointments
Brian & Therese will be happy to discuss your queries about Rosedale Boarding Kennels Boarding Kennels including bookings, availability, and making an appointment to visit.