Accommodations

The Doggie Motel is located on Stahls Rd., just north of Huntsville. We have almost 50 acres here, with trails through the bush and access to Jessop's creek.

The Doggie Motel boasts large indoor/outdoor pens, each with its own sliding door. Each pen has a wooden pallet on the floor to keep your dog comfortable and dry. If you like, you can bring a favourite blanket or cuddle-bed to go on it.  Make sure that whatever you bring is expendable, as doggies are notorious for dragging things out to their runs,leaving them out in the rain, etc. (They don't take very good care of their toys!)  Please don't bring blankets that have been washed with scented detergents or sprayed with fabric "fresheners". These products are toxic to us and the environment.  I  get an immediate headache from the synthetic perfume and can't imagine assaulting a dog's sensitive nose with it!

The kennel is, of course, heated and nice and bright inside.  New for summer 2008, AIR CONDITIONING! I've always balked at using it because it uses so much energy, but now that we are Bullfrog Powered, I can do it guilt free!   All your pet's needs are met here, but if you'd prefer to keep your dog on the diet it's used to, you can bring that as well. I have a small fridge, or for longer stays, freezer space available. If your dog is on a B.A.R.F. (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet, you are welcome to bring that , or we can feed it ours, ( $3.50 per pound) My husband makes this by hand, packages it in washable, returnable containers and calls it "My Best Friend's- frozen raw food for dogs". We've been feeding our dogs raw for 6 years now, and they are wonderfully shiny and healthy. It only makes sense, if you think about it! When is a wolf going to use a barbecue or a can opener? They have no odour about them, even their poop doesn't smell! (Probably because the food is digested fully in the gut, instead of decomposing)   If you do bring kibble, please put it in a plastic grocery bag, labelled with your dog's name and any instructions . Please don't put it in individual serving type baggies, and please don't bring a huge amount more than your dog will eat during their stay. I don't have the space to store it, and less to gather up at the end of your pup's visit is easier for everyone.

Any medications need to be clearly labelled as well.

At The Doggie Motel I pride myself on keeping the kennel very clean (by the way, we don't use chlorine or any other toxic chemicals - only peroxide & citrus peel cleaners).