Dog & Cat Boarding
We are licensed by Plymouth City Council – our licence number is: ABO004.
By using our boarding service you will directly help us shelter and rehome hundreds of unwanted and abandoned animals in your local area. All the proceeds made from our boarding service go straight back to the charity.
We have dedicated staff here at Gables who have great passion for animal welfare and vast experience of working with dogs and cats, especially nervous animals with behavioural problems and/or special needs.
Dog Boarding Accommodation
1 DOG
- All our kennels consist of an indoor heated sleeping area and a covered outdoor run.
- We can supply beds, blankets, bowls, toys, treats and food. However if you would like to bring your own you are welcome to do so as this may help to settle your dog in.
- During their stay with us your dog will be exercised regularly and have access to our secure off lead paddocks so they can really stretch their legs!
2 DOGS SHARING
- All our kennels consist of an indoor heated sleeping area and a covered outdoor run.
- We can supply beds, blankets, bowls, toys, treats and food. However if you would like to bring your own you are welcome to do so as this may help to settle your dog in.
- During their stay with us your dog will be exercised regularly and have access to our secure off lead paddocks so they can really stretch their legs!
Only 3 cats or 2 dogs can share so if you have 4 or more cats or 3 or more dogs you will need to book 2 cat pens or 2 kennels
Ex-Gables dogs or cats will receive a 10% discount. All prices include vat.
Our boarding cattery is away from the kennels so your cat will not be stressed by the sight, smell or presence of dogs.
Cat Boarding Accommodation
1 CAT
- Our cattery consists of an indoor pen with a heat pad and a covered outside run for fresh air and exercise.
- We can supply beds, blankets, bowls, toys, treats and food. However you are welcome to bring your cats scratching post and home comforts, as this will help us to settle your cat in.
2 CATS SHARING
- Our cattery consists of an indoor pen with a heat pad and a covered outside run for fresh air and exercise.
- We can supply beds, blankets, bowls, toys, treats and food. However you are welcome to bring your cats scratching post and home comforts, as this will help us to settle your cat in.
3 CATS SHARING
- Our cattery consists of an indoor pen with a heat pad and a covered outside run for fresh air and exercise.
- We can supply beds, blankets, bowls, toys, treats and food. However you are welcome to bring your cats scratching post and home comforts, as this will help us to settle your cat in.
Only 3 cats or 2 dogs can share so if you have 4 or more cats or 3 or more dogs you will need to book 2 cat pens or 2 kennels
Ex-Gables dogs or cats will receive a 10% discount. All prices include vat.
Our boarding cattery is away from the kennels so your cat will not be stressed by the sight, smell or presence of dogs.
What our Customers Say…
Lorraine & Becky Sanders
To the Gables Farm team Molly and Betsy boarded with you this past weekend and despite the excellent care they received in January, we hate being away without them. Again the service we received was outstanding, from the administrative matters to the care Molly and...
Lorraine & Becky Sanders
Our 5 month old puppies (Molly and Betsy) recently boarded with Gables Farm. This was the first time they had been separated from us and our routine and we were nervous about leaving them. We selected Gables Farm as the staff were both friendly and understanding; they...
Lin Doey
My Kate is a 16 year old lurcher cross. She has just spent 10 days boarding at Gables Farm. I was so impressed with the loving care my dear old hound received while in their care. The dogs welfare is always put first and nothing was too much trouble, from making sure...
Mrs Coles & Sox
My cat was 14 when she was first put in boarding. She has been totally spoilt and she doesn't like going in the basket. Gables is lovely, she has been in about 4 times now. I wouldn't pick anywhere else for her to go as she settles down again straight away when she...
Heather & Dave
"Just a few lines to say thank you so much for looking after Bouncer and Ben for the three weeks we were away. Although we had put them both in for a couple of testers you are always a bit apprehensive of leaving them. Ben in particular as he is epileptic and having...
Jane & Terry Rose
"When we moved to Plymouth in 2009, it was understandably crucial to us to identify a kennel for Fraser, for those occasions while we are away, that was wholly sympathetic to his needs. Fraser has many significant complex health issues, principally pertaining to his...
Boarding Checklist
- Unfortunately we are unable to board dogs and cats together in the same pen.
- We are also unable to house and/or mix animals together from different households.
- If your pet is on medication or a prescription diet please inform the staff when making a booking. We have well trained staff who are happy to administer all types of medication.
- We have access to 24-hour veterinary cover 7 days a week.
- We are not able to board cats or dogs who are suspected of suffering from any untreated illnesses/ injuries or infectious diseases.
Food We Supply:
Adult Dry: James Wellbeloved (dog & cat), Chappie (dog), Whiskas (cat) & Go Cat (cat)
Adult Wet: Chappie (dog), Butchers (dog), Pedigree (dog), Whiskas (cat), Felix (cat)
Adult Biscuit: Mixer (dog),
Senior Dry: James Wellbeloved (dog & cat).
Senior Wet: Whiskas (cat), Felix (cat)
Puppy Dry: James Wellbeloved.
Puppy Wet: Butchers.
Kitten Dry: James Wellbeloved.
Kitten Wet: Felix & Whiskas.
If you would like your pet to have something different to eat then please make sure you bring enough food with you for their stay with us.
Vaccination Checklist
CATS
Your cat must be fully vaccinated i.e. part 1 and part 2 administered, with a vaccination certificate showing part 1 and 2 have been given.
Every cat should be vaccinated against 3 core diseases:
- feline panleucopaenia (or infectious enteritis)
- feline herpesvirus
- feline calicivirus (both causes of “cat flu”)
These diseases can have devastating consequences for a cat and it is easy to prevent them by regular vaccination.
All cat vaccinations should be boosted every 12 months WITHIN THE MONTH IT IS DUE. If you have missed your cats booster due date, you will need to ask your vet to restart your cats vaccination. You will need to have part 1 and part 2 administered before your cat is due to board with us.
DOGS
Your dog must be fully vaccinated i.e. part 1 and part 2 administered, with a vaccination certificate showing part 1 and 2 have been given.
Every dog should be vaccinated against:
- Canine parvovirus
- Canine distemper virus
- Leptospirosis
- Infectious canine hepatitis
All dogs coming in to board with us must also be vaccinated against kennel cough. This is an extra vaccination that you will need to ask your vet to administer at least 21 clear days in advance of their stay with us.
DHP vaccinations should be boosted every 3 years WITHIN THE MONTH IT IS DUE.
Lepto vaccinations should be boosted every 12 months WITHIN THE MONTH IT IS DUE.
Kennel cough vaccinations should be boosted every 12 months ON THE DATE IT IS DUE.
If you have missed your dogs booster due date, you will need to ask your vet to restart your dogs vaccination. You will need to have part 1 and part 2 administered before your dog is due to board with us.
If the kennel cough annual booster has lapsed over the due date then you get your dog re-vaccinated at least 21 clear days before the day your dog is due to board with us.
Your vet may have a different view on vaccinations but we follow our own vets advice as they have assessed the risks on our site. We have to be strict with these vaccination guidelines as we house un-vaccinated strays, unwanted and abandoned cats and dogs in a separate area on our site which may pose a risk to your pet if it is not fully vaccinated as above.
Opening times
We will contact you to arrange a drop off and collection appointment time, once your booking has been confirmed.
Please Note: We are closed for drop off and collection on Easter Sunday, Saturday 28th July, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Bookings
Bookings can be made over the phone (01752 331602) between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm.