I should have written this review years ago. Our dog loves Rick. We have been so grateful for his care of Ethel over the years. We are very appreciative!
Yahl, just out of Mount Gambier
Somewhere your dog or cat is genuinely pleased to be dropped off
Fur Family Pet Resort is a boarding kennel and cattery on acreage at Yahl, about ten minutes east of Mount Gambier. Rick and Ann have been looking after other people's animals here for years.
- Fully insulated indoor kennels with grassed exercise areas
- Indoor cattery with spacious play area
4.6 out of 5 from 39 Google reviews
Open seven days
8:00 - 10:00 am and 3:00 - 5:00 pm, every day of the week
Dogs and cats
Both under the one roof, so the whole household can go away together
Family run
Rick and Ann look after the place themselves
Ten minutes out
On acreage at Yahl, an easy run from Mount Gambier
What we do
Two kinds of guest, two purpose built setups
The kennels and the cattery are separate spaces, built for the animals that use them. Here is exactly what each one is.
Dog boarding
Fully insulated indoor kennels with grassed exercise areas
Each dog gets an insulated indoor run with a raised bed off the floor, its own water, and a gate straight out to the grass. Insulation is the part that matters in this part of the state: it keeps the kennels steady through a cold Limestone Coast winter and through the heat in February.
Dogs from the same family can be boarded together, and there is room out on the lawns to actually stretch out and play.
Cat boarding
Indoor cattery with spacious play area
The cattery is indoors and completely separate from the dogs, with climbing towers and a play area with proper floor space rather than a stack of small pens. Cats settle far better when they can get up high and watch the room.
Plenty of families here board the dog and the cat at the same time, which saves running the animals to two different places before a trip.
Have a look around
The grounds, as they actually are
Every photo here was taken at the property. If you would rather see it in person before you book, that is always the better idea. Give Rick a ring and come out.
Rick and Ann at the resort
Who looks after them
Rick and Ann
Fur Family Pet Resort is run by Rick and Ann themselves. They are the ones who take your dog off the lead at drop off and the ones who hand them back a week later, which is the whole reason people keep coming back rather than shopping around each time.
Their customers have been leaving animals here for years. One review this year thanked Rick for looking after Ethel over the years. Another says their dogs get so excited at drop off that it says it all really.
Ring whoever you get first
Rick and Ann both take calls, and there is a landline at the property as well.
What people say
Thirty nine reviews, averaging 4.6
Every review below is a five star Google review, quoted word for word.
They took such good care of our two cats and the booking, handover and pick up was very easy. Also very reasonably priced! Would definitely recommend if you're in the area
Our 2 dogs and Cat loved staying at Fur Family Pet Resort. The owners are really nice and kind and their resort is very well kept and maintained. Great communication and reasonable pricing. We will definitely have our pets stay again 🙂
Hands down the best kennel we've ever dealt with. Rick is a great with the dogs and goes the extra mile to make our Reuben have the best time.
Our dogs have been staying here for years now. I wouldn't trust them with anyone else, Rick and Ann are amazing. Our dogs get so excited when we drop them off which says it all really!
Visit us
Where we are, and when we are here
We are open every day of the week, mornings and afternoons. Ring first so we know to expect you.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 - 10:00 am
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Tuesday
- 8:00 - 10:00 am
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Wednesday
- 8:00 - 10:00 am
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Thursday
- 8:00 - 10:00 am
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Friday
- 8:00 - 10:00 am
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Saturday
- 8:00 - 10:00 am
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Sunday
- 8:00 - 10:00 am
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Send us an enquiry
Leave your details and what dates you are after, and we will get back to you. If it is urgent, ring Rick.
Going away? Get their spot locked in.
School holidays and Christmas fill up first. A quick phone call is all it takes, and you are welcome to come and look around before you decide.