Chess Creek Kennel and Pet Resort

Chess Creek Kennel and Pet Resort Dog boarding kennel Chess Creek Kennel and Pet Resort is a family owned and operated boarding kennel. The dogs were then adopted by families in the community.

Stephen and Nikki Amos have owned dogs all of their lives and live on a small farm in Lunenburg County. Nikki facilitated and supervised the Save Our Shelters Pen Pals program at Lunenburg and Brunswick Correctional Centers for 5 years. This program rescued shelter dogs which were trained by correctional inmates in basic obedience. The Pen Pals program is now operated by Fetch a Cure and is called

Pixie’s Pen Pals http://fetchacure.com/about-us/pixies-pen-pals/. The love and care of animals has fostered our vision to develop a quality boarding kennel in Lunenburg County. Chess Creek currently has 9 indoor kennels that are 5’ wide and 8’ long. Each kennel has a Kuranda bed so that your dog has a comfortable sleeping space. You can rest assured that your dog is not just left in a kennel until you return. Your dog will be handled three to five times a day and let out for supervised play time in the outdoor play yards. Each dog receives a bedtime treat and plenty of love and attention from the Amos family. Chess Creek also plays the Music My Pet CD (http://musicmypet.com/) after every play time and before bedtime each night. The Music My Pet Classic Cuts CD has been shown to calm pets in stressful situations, such as new surroundings. Chess Creek is committed to offering your dog the best boarding experience! So, whether you need to board your dog for a day or for weeks, you can be rest assured that your dog will receive the best of care with us.

03/09/2026

No appointment needed! On the day of the event arrive any time after 9am and register with one of the volunteers prior to 12:30pm to participate.

Proof of a current rabies vaccine is required to receive a 3 year vaccine.

***Please note we are NOT a veterinarian clinic, we are a grooming salon. We do not offer veterinarian services outside of this event which is being done by a licensed DVM.***

03/09/2026
Shout out to Robbie Link for all the times he’s taken care of this crazy farm and kennel! He does an excellent job cari...
03/01/2026

Shout out to Robbie Link for all the times he’s taken care of this crazy farm and kennel! He does an excellent job caring for the fur babies and our client’s fur babies! We couldn’t do this without you.

02/25/2026
02/24/2026
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02/12/2026

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Good news 🚨 The massive sales tax on services bill (HB978) was continued to 2027, which effectively kills it for another year. Virginians won’t be hit (yet) with new taxes on car repairs, home repairs, digital services, dry cleaning, etc. We’ll keep fighting to keep costs down.

Please read the proposed bills for yourselves. Dog boarding is on the list of services to be taxed,50 NEW TAXES!!! Vir...
02/10/2026

Please read the proposed bills for yourselves. Dog boarding is on the list of services to be taxed,

50 NEW TAXES!!! Virginia’s 2026 tax proposals would expand the sales tax to dozens of services that have never been taxed before — especially personal services, home maintenance, and digital services. The core bills driving this are HB 900 and HB 978, which broaden the sales‑tax base across the Commonwealth.
Below is the full, consolidated list of services proposed for new taxation, based on the latest reporting and bill summaries.

1. Personal Services (Major Expansion Area)
• Dog walking & pet sitting
• Dry cleaning & laundry
• Gym memberships & fitness classes
• Personal training
• Haircuts, barbering, hairstyling
• Nail salons (manicure/pedicure)
• Massage (non‑medical)
• Spa services
• Tanning salons
• Tattoo & piercing services
• House cleaning / maid services
• Carpet cleaning
• Window washing
• Home organization services
• Pest control
• Landscaping & lawn care
• Snow removal
• Pool cleaning & maintenance

2. Home Repair & Maintenance Services
HB 900 specifically targets residential upkeep services.
• Carpentry
• Plumbing (when no permit required)
• Electrical work (when no permit required)
• HVAC servicing
• General handyman services
• Home repairs & maintenance
• Furniture assembly
• Home theater installation
• Smart home setup
• Interior decorating

3. Digital Products & Digital Services
HB 900 / HB 978 expand sales tax to digital goods.
• Streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.)
• Digital movie/music/book downloads
• Cloud storage
• Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS)
• Online gaming subscriptions
• Digital news subscriptions

4. Delivery & Courier Services
• Delivery fees (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, etc.)
• Courier services
• Grocery delivery
• Retail delivery fees

5. Recreational, Training & Lifestyle Services
• Golf lessons
• Dance classes
• Music lessons
• Art classes
• Sports coaching
• Event planning
• Photography & videography services

6. Automotive Services
• Car washes
• Detailing
• Oil changes & routine maintenance (depending on final bill language)
• Tire rotation/balancing

7. Miscellaneous Services
• Gun safety classes (mentioned in reporting)
• Notary services (depending on final bill language)
• Travel agent services
• Tutoring

8. What Stays Exempt
HB 900 and HB 978 explicitly exclude professional services, meaning these remain untaxed:
• Legal
• Accounting / CPA
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Medical services

FYI - The State Delegates and State Senators, have also decided to give themselves a 150% pay increase

01/31/2026

Dogs have been found!

Missing from Kenbridge for 3 days. Family is very worried about them!

Yellow male lab named Gunner and Mini female black lab named Remi

01/07/2026

Address

86 Shelburne Lane
Victoria, VA
23974

Telephone

(434) 298-1054

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