Wanganui Pet Motel is a pet boarding facility at 207 Roberts Avenue in Aramoho, Whanganui. It is in a rural setting close to town, and the website says it is fully Agriquality Accredited, the only accredited pet boarding facility in Whanganui. It offers dog kennels and cat boarding. Dogs have individual pens with inside sleeping areas and covered runs, and exercise yards, two of which are shade-cloth covered. Dogs are exercised three times daily. Two levels of accommodation are offered for dogs, including VIP and special care suites that are insulated and have hammock-style beds. Cats have their own pens and access to a communal play area. A grooming room with a hydrobath is available for regular and casual clients, and grooming can be arranged at a local parlour. Dogs new to the kennels should have at least one day or overnight stay first. Drop-off for dogs must be requested by 9.30am. Bookings are through the website's bookings page. The office is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January. A 10 per cent discount applies to stays longer than 21 days and for multiple pets.
Customers praise the kennel and cat boarding and the lovely staff. One owner of a big, boisterous dog said they were happy to take him after a temperament test, and that he went home well-mannered. Another said staff moved their Lab to an inside room to ease anxiety, and gave updates whenever asked. Owners of a cat said the care was phenomenal, and that updates came whenever requested. Our pick in Aramoho for a dog or cat that needs a settled stay with regular updates.