K9 Kennels, at 209 Paroa Road in Coastlands, Whakatane, offers day stays and overnight or full board for dogs. The website says each dog has supervised playtime with vetted, friendly companions, and that the team engages with every dog individually. New dogs must complete at least one trial day before booking longer stays. Current vaccination records for parvovirus, leptospirosis and kennel cough must be supplied before or at drop-off, and dogs in heat cannot be accepted. Drop-off and pick-up run from 8am to 10am and 4pm to 6pm, seven days a week. Bookings and changes are made through the customer profile on the website.
Customers say their dogs come home happy and tired, and that the staff look after them like their own. One reviewer says drop-off and pick-up times suited a visit to Whakatane and that the road in is easy from the main highway. Another says the dogs are cared for with plenty of love, and a third says their dog came back looking and smelling clean after a bath they had ordered. Reviewers also mention getting photos of their dog playing with friends. Our pick in Coastlands for daycare and overnight stays, and for dogs that enjoy a busy day with other dogs.