Chalkney Boarding Kennels & Cattery

Chalkney Boarding Kennels & Cattery Fully insured and Licensed with Braintree District Council - Licence no. AAL/66🐾🐶 Explore our page! Bank holiday Mondays open 3-4pm only.

Chalkney Boarding Kennels and Cattery is a family run business located on the edge of Chalkney Woods on a small working farm, in White Colne. The dogs get walked up the Woods everyday and get to socialise and be free roaming whilst on their walks (only with owners permission). The dogs and cats we board always enjoy their stay with us and our staff love having them.

26/05/2026
27/04/2026
Easter holidays💐🐰🐣We had so much fun! Videos are on the way🫶🏼🥰
14/04/2026

Easter holidays💐🐰🐣

We had so much fun! Videos are on the way🫶🏼🥰

Just a quick note to our neighbours, visitors  and walkers— you may have noticed an increase in traffic on the Chalkney ...
03/04/2026

Just a quick note to our neighbours, visitors and walkers— you may have noticed an increase in traffic on the Chalkney Mill driveway recently.

We want to reassure everyone that this is not related to the kennels or any additional activity on our part🐾🐶

30/03/2026

Terms and conditions -
This is displayed in every kennel block for our customers to view.

• Drop off and collection times are flexible to our open hours, however it is the owner’s responsibility to inform us at least 3 working days beforehand to arrange timings. If contact is not made within this time scale, drop off or collection may be restricted to a morning or evening slot.

• Please let us know as soon as possible if you are running late. We are not a commercial kennel
and operate by arrangement, so we may be waiting with your dog for collection or arrival.

• All dogs/cats will be charged the full booked period, irrespective of drop off/pick up date. Any
surplus days outside the booked period will be charged at DOUBLE the daily fee.

• Cancellations or changes made within 2 weeks of the arranged arrival date will be liable to
pay the total booked period in full.

• If you are bringing your dog’s food, please ensure it is in a sealed container with clearly labelled portions. Any medication must also be clearly labelled with instructions.

• All dogs staying with us must be well socialised and friendly with other dogs and people. Owners must disclose any behavioural issues. We cannot accept liability for incidents caused by undisclosed behaviour.

• Only SIZE appropriate dogs/cats may share a kennel (at management’s discretion). Full written consent must be provided at drop off for any animals sharing.

• Only dogs/cats from the same HOME may share a kennel.

• All dogs must be fully vaccinated and up to date. Flea and worm treatments must also be up to date.

•Proof of vaccination must be shown on drop off and will be required during their stay.

• In the event of illness or injury, we reserve the right to seek veterinary treatment.

•All dogs are fully insured while staying with us. However, please note that any pre-existing conditions or health issues not caused during their stay at our kennels will need to be covered at the owner’s expense.

• Personal belongings (beds, toys, leads, etc.) are left at the owner’s risk. We cannot be held
responsible for loss or damage.

• Animals not collected within a reasonable period and without contact may be considered abandoned.

• For returning dogs, please ensure your original booking form is correct and inform us of any
changes.

• We may take photographs of pets during their stay for use on our social media. Please let us know if you would prefer your pet not to be featured.

Many thanks
Chalkney Kennels

30/03/2026
Due to recent price increases, we will be continuing with our winter pricing from 1st April.This will apply to all curre...
26/03/2026

Due to recent price increases, we will be continuing with our winter pricing from 1st April.

This will apply to all current bookings already in the diary.

Our updated prices are:
🐾 1 dog – £27.00 per day
🐾 2 dogs – £37.00 per day
🐾 3 dogs – £47.00 per day

All bookings include walks, food, beds, heating, and lots of care and attention.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support 💛🐶🐾

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas to all our furry guests and their hoomans! 🐶❤️ Thank you so much for your custom and for trusting us with your precious pets. Wishing you all a Christmas full of cuddles, treats, and tail wags! 🎅🐾✨

02/12/2025

📞 Important Update About Our Phone Line

Hi everyone, we’ve just been informed that our phone number has been cut off unexpectedly. We’re currently unsure when this issue will be resolved.

We’re really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. In the meantime, please contact us on here for any enquiries or bookings — we’re here and ready to help.

Thank you for your understanding! 💛

Address

Colchester

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10:30am
3pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 10:30am
3pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 10:30am
3pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 10:30am
3pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 10:30am
3pm - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 10:30am
3pm - 5pm

Telephone

01787222253

Website

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