Timaru Pet Resort is a family-run dog daycare and boarding business at 243 Arowhenua Road in Kerrytown, Timaru, run by Cherie and Brett. Daycare is by appointment only, because spaces are limited. Dogs spend the day on large grassy paddocks, playing with other dogs. Boarding is available short and long term, with rooms to suit all sizes and family groups, and the kennels are air conditioned. Dogs can use large fenced exercise yards, a paddling pool and games of fetch. Royal Canin biscuits are supplied, and special diets can be catered for if the owner supplies the food. Bathing is an optional extra, and treats and toys are sold in store. Afternoon pickup is $15.00 extra per dog as at 2026, and a public holiday surcharge of $12.00 per dog applies as at 2026. After-hours arrivals and pickups are $40.00 as at 2026, by arrangement only.
Reviewers praise the friendly staff, and say their dogs loved the stay, with plenty of pats and cuddles. One dog trainer has used the resort for their own dogs and for clients' dogs, and says Cherie is very dog savvy. Another reviewer says staff collected their dog from home and cared for her while the owner was in hospital. Reviewers mention the staff most often.