Nesslands of Burwell - Dog Boarding, Cattery & Doggy Day Care

Nesslands of Burwell - Dog Boarding, Cattery & Doggy Day Care We are a family-run business offering boarding for both dogs and cats, as well as a doggy day care

Little & Large! 🐾❤️Today we welcomed two lovely new faces to daycare for their trial mornings – little Loki and giant Ne...
10/06/2026

Little & Large! 🐾❤️

Today we welcomed two lovely new faces to daycare for their trial mornings – little Loki and giant Neo!

Despite being at opposite ends of the size scale, both boys were absolute stars and fitted beautifully into two of our carefully selected small groups. It’s always wonderful to see new dogs settle in, make friends and start exploring their new environment with confidence.

Neo’s calm, sweet nature won everyone over, while little Loki took everything in his stride and thoroughly enjoyed himself. Watching dogs relax and begin to enjoy daycare is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

We’re also looking forward to meeting Loki’s sibling on Friday for their trial morning. They’re a little more nervous, but that’s absolutely fine. Every dog is an individual, and we always take things at their pace, helping them build confidence and positive associations with daycare in a safe, supportive environment.

Welcome to the Nesslands family, Loki and Neo – we can’t wait to see you both again soon! 🥰🐶

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🚧 Excuse the Mess… We’re Upgrading! 🐾If you’ve popped by recently and thought the cattery looked a bit like a builders’ ...
09/06/2026

🚧 Excuse the Mess… We’re Upgrading! 🐾

If you’ve popped by recently and thought the cattery looked a bit like a builders’ yard, you’d be absolutely right! 😆

Between the sensory garden, landscaping projects and various improvements around the site, there seems to be bark, gravel, tools and materials everywhere at the moment.

One project we’re delighted to have finally completed is the assembly of 16 brand new Kuranda beds for our boarding dogs. 🐶💙

We’ve used Kuranda beds for years and genuinely believe they’re some of the best beds available for dogs. They’re not cheap, but they’re incredibly durable, comfortable, easy to clean and exceptionally hygienic, making them ideal for a professional boarding environment.

Over time some of our older beds were starting to show their age, so we’ve invested in a complete batch of new ones to ensure our guests continue to enjoy the highest standards of comfort and cleanliness during their stay.

It’s been a busy few weeks, but we think the dogs will agree it’s worth it! 🐾

Thank you to everyone who’s been patient whilst we continue investing in and improving the facilities here at Nesslands. We can’t wait to show you some of the other projects we’ve been working on very soon…

👀 Watch this space!

🐾 PART-TIME KENNEL ASSISTANT WANTED 🐾Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a new Part-Time Kennel Assistant t...
08/06/2026

🐾 PART-TIME KENNEL ASSISTANT WANTED 🐾

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a new Part-Time Kennel Assistant to join our friendly and growing team at ** Nesslands of Burwell⁠**.

This role would be ideal for someone currently studying, or planning to start, an animal care-related college course in September, who is looking to gain valuable hands-on experience working with a wide variety of animals.

What the role involves:
🐶 Caring for boarding dogs and daycare dogs
🐱 Assisting with cattery duties
🧹 Cleaning and maintaining high standards throughout the facility
🐾 Walking, feeding and caring for animals
😊 Providing excellent care and attention to all pets in our care

What we’re looking for:
✔ A genuine passion for animal welfare
✔ Reliability and a strong work ethic
✔ Confidence working outdoors in all weather conditions
✔ A willingness to learn and develop new skills
✔ Ability to work as part of a team

No previous kennel experience is necessary as full training will be provided, although any animal handling experience would be an advantage.

At Nesslands, you’ll gain experience in a busy, professional environment including boarding kennels, cattery, doggy daycare, rescue work and animal care management. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone considering a future career working with animals.

📍 Based in Burwell, Cambridgeshire
📅 Weekend and weekday shifts available
📧 To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction telling us why you’d like to join our team.

Please share if you know someone who might be interested! 🐾❤️

08/06/2026

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08/06/2026

I’m forever blowing bubbles 🫧

Daycare Photo Dump – Last Week at Nesslands 🐾🫧🎵 “I’m forever blowing bubbles…” 🎵And if you’ve been following our stories...
08/06/2026

Daycare Photo Dump – Last Week at Nesslands 🐾🫧

🎵 “I’m forever blowing bubbles…” 🎵

And if you’ve been following our stories recently, you’ll know there have been plenty of bubbles floating around daycare! 🫧 Some of our four-legged friends have absolutely loved chasing them, others have preferred watching them drift by, and a few have been far more interested in the treats hidden around the garden! 😆

It was also lovely to welcome little Roxy back to stay and play with us. She settled straight back in, enjoyed catching up with her friends, and had a wonderful time exploring and joining in the fun. ❤️

As always, the week has been packed with:
🐾 Playtime with carefully matched friends
🧠 Sniffing games and enrichment activities
🦴 Tasty treats and reward-based fun
🌿 Exploring the sensory garden
💤 Plenty of chill-out and rest time when needed
☀️ Enjoying the fresh air and sunshine safely
❤️ Lots of cuddles, fuss and individual attention from the team

One of the things we love most about daycare is that every dog enjoys it differently. Some are racing around playing with friends, some are busy investigating every scent they can find, and others are happiest finding a shady spot to relax and watch the world go by. We make sure every dog gets the day they enjoy most.

Here’s a little snapshot of what we’ve been up to over the last week. We think the photos say it all! 📸🐶

Nesslands Doggy Daycare
🐾 Small, carefully managed groups
🐾 Experienced team
🐾 Sensory garden and enrichment activities
🐾 Open 7 days a week
🐾 Day boarding available for dogs who prefer their own space

Enjoy the photos! ❤️🐶🫧

One thing we’ve learned over the years is that there are always two sides to every story.It’s amazing how quickly rumour...
07/06/2026

One thing we’ve learned over the years is that there are always two sides to every story.

It’s amazing how quickly rumours can spread when people hear one version of events and accept it as fact without ever asking questions or seeking the full picture.

Unfortunately, once a story is repeated often enough, others start repeating it too, sometimes with the best of intentions, but without any real knowledge of the facts. In doing so, they can end up giving credibility to things that are inaccurate, misleading or simply untrue.

The reality is that when someone leaves a workplace, friendship group, club or business, there are often many reasons behind it. The full circumstances are rarely made public, and in a professional environment they shouldn’t be.

We’ve always believed that professionalism means not discussing former staff, clients or private matters on social media. That can sometimes mean remaining silent while others are free to share their version of events.

So before accepting everything you hear, ask yourself whether you’ve heard both sides. If not, you may only be getting part of the story.

We’ll continue focusing on what matters: caring for animals, supporting our customers, looking after our team and letting our reputation be built on over a decade of hard work, experience and results rather than gossip and speculation.

Thank you to those who judge us on their own experiences and not on what they’ve been told by others. ❤️

🐾 Meet Toast! 🐾We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming this gorgeous little chap for a trial morning today.Toast, a 14...
04/06/2026

🐾 Meet Toast! 🐾

We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming this gorgeous little chap for a trial morning today.

Toast, a 14-week-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, joined us for his first daycare experience and what a star he was! 🌟

From the moment he arrived, Toast approached everything with confidence, curiosity and that trademark puppy enthusiasm. He made some lovely new friends, explored our new sensory garden, investigated the flowers, sampled the water feature (quite thoroughly! 😂) and fitted perfectly into one of our carefully managed small daycare groups.

One of the things we love most about trial mornings is seeing a puppy relax, gain confidence and enjoy new experiences in a safe, supervised environment. Toast did exactly that and had us all smiling from ear to ear.

We think you’ll agree he’s absolutely adorable! ❤️

At Nesslands, all dogs are individually assessed before joining daycare, allowing us to carefully match them with suitable friends and ensure they have the very best experience. Our small groups, experienced team and enrichment areas help puppies like Toast learn, socialise and grow in confidence at their own pace.

We can’t wait to see you again next week, Toast! 🥰🐾

Warning: excessive cuteness ahead in these photos… swipe at your own risk! 📸❤️

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🐾 Experience Matters 🐾With more daycare facilities opening in the area, we thought it was a good opportunity to remind e...
02/06/2026

🐾 Experience Matters 🐾

With more daycare facilities opening in the area, we thought it was a good opportunity to remind everyone what makes Nesslands different.

Established in 2013, we are one of the longest-running daycare providers in the area and have spent decades working with dogs of all breeds, ages, temperaments and personalities. During that time, we’ve cared for thousands of dogs and built a reputation based on trust, experience and putting animal welfare first.

💚 One thing we’ve learned over the years is that the best way to promote your business is by focusing on what you do well, rather than making assumptions about what others do.

🏡 We are proud to be a family-run business. Whilst many local pet care providers are family-run, we believe our combination of decades of hands-on dog experience, together with over 13 years operating a licensed boarding kennel, cattery and daycare, gives us a unique depth of practical knowledge and understanding of dogs in a daycare setting.

🐾 Over the years we’ve learned what works, what doesn’t, how to safely manage different personalities, how to match dogs appropriately, when dogs need rest rather than stimulation, and how to create an environment where dogs can genuinely enjoy their day whilst remaining safe, happy and relaxed.

🐶 The owners remain actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business and are on site 24 hours a day due to our boarding operation, providing continuity, experience and oversight every day of the year.

🌿 We are fully licensed boarding kennels, cattery and daycare providers, open seven days a week, with an experienced management team led by our Manager, Beth, carefully assessed daycare groups and day boarding alternatives for dogs that don’t enjoy a traditional daycare environment.

🍃 Our recently completed sensory garden has been designed to provide safe, enriching and stimulating experiences, allowing dogs to explore different textures, scents, heights and environments in a calm, fully supervised setting.

🫧 From bubbles and enrichment activities to sensory experiences, paddling pools, sprinklers, social play and quiet relaxation areas, with a new area in development, we are always looking for ways to enhance the time dogs spend with us and ensure every dog enjoys their day & holiday.

🐾 When choosing a daycare, ask not only about the facilities, but also about the experience behind them. How many years has the team spent working with dogs of different breeds, ages and temperaments, and how much of that experience has been gained in a daycare setting? Experience is something that can only be earned over time.

❤️ Every dog is different, and every owner deserves honest information to help them make the right choice for their dog. We will continue doing what we’ve always done since 2013 — providing a safe, professional and enriching environment where dogs can thrive and owners can have complete peace of mind.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted us with their dogs over the years. We never take that trust for granted.

🐾 Tim, Anya, Beth & the Nesslands Team 🐾

Address

Nesslands, Dairy Cottage, Ness Road, Burwell
Cambridge
CB250DB

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
4pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
4pm - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
4pm - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm
4pm - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm
Sunday 8:30am - 12pm

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