Ladymead Boarding Kennels and Cattery

Ladymead Boarding Kennels and Cattery We are open in the morning from 8am to 11am and in the afternoon, 4pm to 6pm. There is a cattery both indoors and outdoors with full coverage.

Establised in the Wairarapa since the 1970’s, our team at Ladymead has extensive experience with both cats and dogs and we can assure you 100% service at all times. All the Dogs are exercised twice daily for at least 1 hour per outing. We have large secure outside pens for this purpose. We feed twice daily a combo of Dog Roll and Nutrience Biscuits. We give the dogs chews and a goodnight TUX at be

dtime. Dogs from the same family are exercised together. We give a discount for dogs from the same family sharing a kennel. Owner - Barbara O’Byrne
Barbara bought Ladymead on 4 July 2006. She moved to the Wairarapa from Wellington to realize her dream of both owning her own business and caring for animals. In 2008 Barbara completed a Certificate in Animal Care and Science. Pet Carers – Michael Macklin (Manager) and Anne-Marie Wallace. All our team are dedicated to the wellbeing of your pet while they are staying with us. In addition to cleanliness and food our Pet Carers ensure that your pet gets treated with respect and love. We provide a safe haven for your pet whilst you are away. If you have any questions feel free to ring us, email us or drop by and see us :)



Our facebook link is http://www.facebook.com/ladymead.boarding.

UPDATE: IT LOOKS LIKE PIPPA HASBEEN SORTED SO THANK YOU FOR ALL INQUIRES.Looking for a Loving, Active Home – Pippa 🐾Due ...
03/04/2026

UPDATE: IT LOOKS LIKE PIPPA HASBEEN SORTED SO THANK YOU FOR ALL INQUIRES.

Looking for a Loving, Active Home – Pippa 🐾

Due to changes in my schedule, I’m needing to find a new home for Pippa — a wee, super cute dog (about the size of a cat) with a big heart and an even bigger personality.

Pippa is a 1/2 Mini Fox Terrier and 1/2 Japanese Spitz, with a slightly fluffy coat and an affectionate, lively nature.

About Pippa:

1.5 years old
Small, compact size
Very affectionate and people-loving
Raised in a family with three children (ages 7–11)
High energy – thrives with plenty of exercise and stimulation
Trained to run alongside a bicycle
Socialised and confident
Alerts with barking when visitors arrive
Lives indoors and sleeps comfortably in a crate
Not yet tested with cats
Ideal Home:
Pippa will do best with someone who:

Has time to give her attention and companionship
Leads an active lifestyle
Can provide daily exercise (runs, outdoor time)
Has space for her to burn off energy
She is a loving companion who truly thrives on connection, movement, and being part of someone’s life. In the right home, she will absolutely flourish.

Serious enquiries only — finding the right home for Pippa is the priority 💛

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Tessa Bunny
Phone: 021 182 0098

Too COLD this morning. I'm going to stay in bed today.
21/03/2026

Too COLD this morning. I'm going to stay in bed today.

11/01/2026

For years, we’ve called this "Kennel Cough," but that name created a bit of a stigma! It led many owners to believe their dogs were only at risk if they stayed at a boarding facility.

Because this respiratory "cold" is actually found everywhere from the local park to the groomers the official name has been changed to Canine Cough. Even your vet’s records and vaccination certificates are now switching over to the Canine Cough name to better reflect how common and widespread it really is!

🚩 The Signs
* A dry, hacking cough or a loud "goose honk."
* Retching, swallowing, or coughing up white foamy mucus (often mistaken for vomiting).
* Coughing often gets worse with exercise, barking, or excitement.

🦠How Does it Spread?
* Direct contact (sniffing/touching noses).
* Shared water bowls, food dishes, or toys.
* Coughing and sneezing.

🏠 What to Do if Your Dog is Coughing
If your dog starts showing any of the above signs the best thing you can do Is keep them home. This protects the rest of the doggy community!

Pro-Tips for Comfort:
* Keep them quiet to prevent coughing fits.
* Remove their collar to avoid irritating their throat.
* Offer wet food instead of dry biscuits if their throat feels sore.
* Most healthy dogs recover in 1–2 weeks with rest, but if they become lethargic, lose their appetite, or have a fever, they may need medical help.

🛡️ The Power of Vaccination
While no vaccine can prevent every single strain of Canine Cough, keeping vaccinations up to date is essential. It significantly reduces the severity of the symptoms and helps stop the spread to more vulnerable dogs.

The wet weather has arrived at Ladymead. The dogs love it though. Especially, Kai. It's his time of year. All daycare do...
28/05/2025

The wet weather has arrived at Ladymead. The dogs love it though. Especially, Kai. It's his time of year. All daycare dogs get washed up before they go home with a dose of cologne to help with the wet dog smell.

Something new for Ladymead. 4 chickens and a duck have just made there way down from Auckland and will be spending a few...
06/12/2024

Something new for Ladymead. 4 chickens and a duck have just made there way down from Auckland and will be spending a few nights with us. Welcome Aggie, Ava, Bella, Coco and Teddy.

29/10/2024

💉🩺 November vaccinations promotion 🩺💉

For the month of November The Vet Clinic are offering half price vaccinations for both cats and dogs!! 🐈🐕

Vaccinations are a crucial component of your pet's health and wellbeing plus essential for their comprehensive preventative care. By staying up-to-date on vaccinations, you're not only ensuring optimal health, preventing or minimising the treatment of contagious diseases but also meeting the requirements for boarding facilities, training schools.

Dogs are vaccinated against:

• Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus. Parvo causes severe vomiting and diarrhoea, which can result in severe illness and often death

• Canine Cough (previously called Kennel Cough). This infection is treatable but is highly infectious

Cats are vaccinated against:

•Vaccination aid in preventing feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) caused by feline herpes virus-1, feline respiratory disease caused by feline calicivirus (FCV), and feline panleukopenia (FPL) caused by feline parvovirus

Book now by calling the clinic on 0800 VET NOW or via our website www.tvcwai.co.nz ! Time slots are limited so get in fast!

See full list of Terms, exclusions and conditions below!

16/09/2024

Heads & Tails - Masterton’s new and exciting One Stop Dog Shop, we are dedicated to the complete health and well-being of your pet, inside and out 🐕

We specialize in premium pet nutrition, offering a range of high-quality dog foods, including an extensive Raw food collection and trusted premium quality brands like Royal Canin and Blackhawk. To support your pet’s overall wellness, we also stock herbal supplements and essential health products such as joint, age care products and de-worming medications.
In addition to our nutritional focus, we provide general bath and hygiene grooming services to ensure your pet looks and feels their best.

At Heads & Tails your pet’s overall health is our top priority!

Opening Saturday the 5th of October 2024,
8 Queen St, Masterton.

UPDATE: It looks like Leo has found a new home. This is Leo. She is a 4.5 year old Maltese x shih tzu. She is now lookin...
18/08/2024

UPDATE: It looks like Leo has found a new home.

This is Leo. She is a 4.5 year old Maltese x shih tzu. She is now looking for a new home due to her owner unfortunately passing away. Will only to go to an approved home. Please contact Jacqui (the owners daughter) on 0279576939 with any inquiries.

Some of our 30 daycare dogs enjoying the surprisingly fine weather. Normally the exercise runs are just mud so its amazi...
30/07/2024

Some of our 30 daycare dogs enjoying the surprisingly fine weather. Normally the exercise runs are just mud so its amazing what a few days of sunshine can do. Of course the dogs love the mud, especially when they get a bath at the end of the day.

UPDATE: Benji has found a new home.Good evening. Benji is looking for a new home. He is a 14 year old chihuahua in good ...
26/06/2024

UPDATE: Benji has found a new home.

Good evening. Benji is looking for a new home. He is a 14 year old chihuahua in good health. Very easy going. Please contact Jacqui on 0221760201 if interested and she can explain the situation and ensure he goes to a good home.

A new shade cloth has,been installed providing cover for 3 of the exercise runs. The dogs are already making the most of...
14/12/2023

A new shade cloth has,been installed providing cover for 3 of the exercise runs. The dogs are already making the most of it.

Address

298 State Highway 2, RD1
Masterton
5871

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 11am
4pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 11am
4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 11am
4pm - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 11am
4pm - 6pm
Friday 8am - 11am
4pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 11am
4pm - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 11am
4pm - 6pm

Telephone

(06) 377-5595

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