Animal Lodge Hamilton is a boarding kennels and cattery at 153 Puketaha Road in Rototuna, Hamilton. The site describes it as a country-style retreat in a quiet rural part of Hamilton North. It takes dogs and cats for short and long stays, and it also runs doggy daycare with play, exercise and socialising. Its cat lounge gives cats a space to relax and play, and the large exercise areas give dogs room to run. The lodge caters for special diets and accommodation needs, and it requires a current vaccination certificate for every pet.
The business has been owned by Rick and Elena Stephens since February 2021, after taking over from Sharon, who ran it for 20 years. The owners say they have been around dogs for more than 50 years. Customers say their dogs came home clean and happy, and that the staff are welcoming and caring. One owner was nervous on a first visit but says the dog enjoyed the stay so much that it now attends daycare regularly. Another says the staff took their dog to the vet straight away when it became unwell. Inspections are welcome by arrangement.