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FURRY Godmother With two children underfoot at the time and a new baby just arrived, the business could not be more of a perfect fit for the Davies family. “If you’d told me two or three years ago that I’d be owning a kennel I’d have laughed at you,” says Jason, “but The Furry Godmother had such a good reputation it was too good an opportunity to pass up. It’s such a great environment for us as a young family. The kids are always around the pets, playing with the dogs and cats, and being with us.” Dog and cat boarding is The Furry Godmother’s main business and it is the most centrally located kennel in Darwin, conveniently located at the airport. It is also the only kennel in the NT that has accreditation by the Pet Industry Association of Australia, and is
After 15 years working in a veterinary hospital, Jason Davies was ready for a change, just around the time that Kaye Forrester decided Jason and his wife Jo would be the perfect team to take over her business. The Furry Godmother was started in 2007 by Kaye and has been in Jason and Jo’s loving care for more than a year now.
one of only 5 kennels in all of Australia that has this accreditation. For those of you not familiar with their facilities, the Furry Godmother is no ordinary kennel. It is not just the only fully air-conditioned kennel in Darwin, but also welcomes new arrivals with a spa bath, and provides gourmet meals to all of its guests. Very much a luxury kennel, the animals are provided with comfortable chairs and beds, flat screen TVs and DVDs, as well as complimentary baths throughout their stay. The kennels are spacious and there is plenty of outside space for stretching those tiny furry legs. Aside from kennel facilities, there is also a full pet transport service available. “We try to take the hassle out of moving pets interstate or overseas. With so
many details and airport regulations to consider, we take the headache out of it and give you peace of mind that your pet is being taken care of as it transits to meet you at your destination.” So for your pet’s next holiday, make sure you check them into The Furry Godmother Pet Resort. For more information and photos of their facilities check them out at www. furrygodmother.com.au
Ph: 1300 4 FURRY W: www.furrygodmother.com.au July 2013 | DarwinLife Magazine
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