"Kasey" loves going to Yamba Boarding Kennels, it's her second home. She actually runs from our car into the kennels when we pull up. Alan & Ann - Yamba, NSW(dog owners) When our car turns into School Rd, "Salty" our Border Collie, who normally lies quietly in the car, starts wagging her tail. She grins as she looks at us expectantly. She then has her paws up on the window, gets fidgety, and starts her excited snuffling as we drive down the road. By the time we turn into Yamba Kennels, "Salty" can hardly be contained. She bounds out of the car and into the arms of Tina! When we pick "Salty" up from the kennels, she is always immaculately groomed, smells like a field of flowers and has obviously been well looked after. The extras that Tina gives are quite extraordinary, including visiting "Salty" at home, genuinely caring about "Salty's" welfare, offering advice and giving "Salty" a smart looking collar. Yamba Boarding Kennels & Cattery gives us super service. We consider Tina & Garry our friends, and if my dog is happy, then I'm happy! Kaye - Angourie, NSW(dog owner)

Oh...Oh. The suitcases are being packed and I know what that means and I get the feeling that I'm not included. Oh well - Looks like I'm off to Tina and Garry's again. It's not quite like home where I rule, but at least I can have a break from keeping Mum and Dad amused with my antics. Now I can sit back, be fed and generally spoilt and I might even consent to giving Tina the odd doggy lick. I recommend the service - 5 star all the way. "Bear" - Wooloweyah, NSW Awesome place, awesome people - I wouldn't take my baby, "Lolly" (two year old Rottweiler) anywhere else! Alisha - Townsend, NSW(dog owner) (Your time amongst us was far too short Lol. Sleep well - Love Tina & Garry) You really have to get a dog's point of view! My name is "Jock" and I am a Siberian Husky. My sister "Lolly" (she's a Rotty) and I always stay with Aunty Tina and Uncle Garry when Mum and Dad go away - Yamba Kennels is our home away from home! "Jock" - Townsend, NSW

We have two lovely cats "Emma" and "Bobcat", and as animal lovers, are very adamant that the kennels/cattery that cares for them when we are away is of the highest standard in both cleanliness and kindness to our "babies". Yamba Boarding Kennels & Cattery is our ONLY choice, as it is the fulfillment of our requirements for a happy, healthy stay for our pets. Rhana & Barry - Yamba, NSW(cat owners) Several times over the last two and a half years, I have left my cat at Yamba Boarding Kennels & Cattery. She settles in without fuss, quite sure of the care and kindness she will receive while there. The cats' rooms are light and airy and geared for cats' activities - even a shelf at the window with a pillow on it! If your animal is a fussy eater, that is also catered for. I have always felt happy about leaving "Angel" there and when it's time to come home, she settles down immediately. The animals in Tina and Garry's care seem to be treated as part of the family. I happily recommend Yamba Boarding Kennels & Cattery to anyone. Shirley - Lawrence, NSW(cat owner)

Meow...my name is "Candy" and I am an 18 month old Burmese. When my mum, Jan, tells my brother "Minty" and I that we are going on another holiday to visit Tina and Garry, we get very excited. We pack some toys and jump into our cages, as this somehow makes us get there quicker. "Minty" and I are always amazed at how clean our room is - not even a single furball left by previous holiday makers can be found. There is so much to do at Tina and Garry's. Often we just like to relax on a cushion soaking up the sun, or sit high up on a shelf by the window, watching the birds in the garden. If I'm really in holiday mode, I stroll up the ramp to the window to save exerting all that energy by jumping. My favourite part about this holiday resort is when Tina lets us loose in the large playroom where there are BIG scratching trees and more windows to look out of. We just love it in there. Both "Minty" and I have made many friends here; some are regular visitors like us. Sometimes when we catch up on all the gossip, things can get a bit noisy, but Tina and Garry are very patient with us all. At the end of our holiday when our mum, Jan, comes to pick us up, "Minty" and I often ignore her and smooch up to Tina because we just don't want to leave. We walk around one more time and say "see ya next time" to all our friends, as we look forward to returning here soon. My mum has typed this testimonial for me, as I purred what to say, because she gets kinda cranky when I paw at the keyboard. Hope to see you one day.....Meow. "Candy" (&"Minty") - Yamba, NSW

For our pet dog "Juffy", this is home away from home. The personal care is wonderful. Andy & Wendy - Coffs Harbour, NSW(dog owners)  I have used Yamba Boarding Kennels & Cattery for many years. Firstly for "Casey" (long-haired Chihuahua cross), and currently for "Middy" (Border Terrier). Since Tina and Garry have taken ownership in July 2000, I have found it to be run in a very professional manner. Both hygiene and management of animals are first class - VERY friendly and caring! Bill - Yamba, NSW(dog owner) Your excellent service is truly appreciated. I know you are the best choice for our "Gem". "Gemma" has been a regular for five years since puppyhood. She becomes so excited as we approach Yamba Boarding Kennels. Eyes fixed, tail wagging, vocalising her delight - a holiday with Garry and Tina, and the company of other canines. In she bounds with barely a goodbye; so happy to see her other family. Is it because Garry and Tina take a personal interest in each dog - DEFINITELY. Is it because of the great food and the exercise/playtime - YES. She comes home relaxed and content, so I know I can entrust her (as precious as she is to us) to the best care with Tina and Garry. Kaye - Maclean, NSW(dog owner)

Hi everyone. My name is "Mush" and I'm a Siberian Husky. When my owners Phil and Jane go away, they always send me to Garry and Tina for a holiday. Once there, I am well looked after and have a good time. I recommend Yamba Boarding Kennels to all other dogs and cats. (Tina thinks I'm human too!). "Mush" - Iluka, NSW  (Passed away in his sleep on 14/3/08 - we'll miss you "mushmouse" Love Tina & Garry) Hi Tina and Garry - just a short note to say thank you for letting me ("Potsy" the Smithfield Terrier) have a sleepover at your place from time to time. I get so excited when I know I'm coming to your place, that I get yelled at because I won't settle down and I tear around in the back of the car, especially when we turn into your road. I don't get picked on when I stay with you and I have plenty of room to run around in the exercise yards. I think it's always nice and clean and the tucker's good. I know I'm only a little dog but you let me think I'm big. Can't wait to visit you again. (I'd love to have a look through the cattery - it looks very inviting!). Bow Wow for now. "Potsy" - Yamba, NSW

Before arriving to live in Yamba, my husband Peter and myself had never needed the services of a boarding cattery as we always had family at home to look after our three, much loved, short-haired puss-cats. Upon arriving in Yamba, "Trixie", "Studdlie" and "Bernie" were the only family left living at home, so it was with quite a bit of hesitation that we decided to take our first holiday and use Yamba Boarding Kennels & Cattery. It was certainly the right choice! Aunty Tina and Uncle Garry (as they are known at home) are the most loving and caring animal people you could wish to meet. The rooms our cats stayed in were so clean, and the cats looked a million dollars when they came home, from all the brushing they had received. It made me feel guilty that I didn't devote as much time to them. In 2005 we were unfortunate enough to lose "Trixie" and "Studdlie". "Trixie" was the first, and we had to make that horrible decision to have her put to sleep. Aunty Tina actually came around to the house and sat with us, and whispered special words to "Trixie", "Studdlie" and "Bernie" leading up to our appointment time. She is certainly a special person when it comes to animals. After this dreadful year, we decided not to have any additional pets as we hurt so much, but we were offered a 16 week old part Persian kitten a couple of months ago; have taken "Precious" into our home and are very pleased to have done so. Even though we brush her every day, I am sure Tina and Garry will have her looking even cuter when we eventually take her to stay. Jan & Peter - Yamba, NSW(cat owners) (R.I.P. you three - we'll miss you heaps!! Love Tina & Garry)

Hi there! My name is "Precious" and I have just woken from a long snooze in my Mum's arms while she has been playing on the computer. The screen has lots of pictures of dogs and cats; this must be the place that my sister "Bernie" has been telling me all about. Apparently from time to time Mum and Dad have to go away for a while and when this happens, "Bernie" says that her sister "Trixie", brother "Studdlie" and herself used to be packed into their carry-cages and taken to a place called Yamba Boarding Kennels & Cattery. This place is like a resort for us spoiled puss-cats, and Uncle Garry and Aunty Tina treated them all like royalty. They were brushed every day, food was better than at home most of the time and CLEAN - Mum could sure learn a thing or two! Since "Trixie" and "Studdlie" went to Puss-Cat Heaven, "Bernie" hasn't been there for any long stays, so I'm hoping that we will go soon - sounds great, and that games room looks like it would be a lot of fun for a young girl lke me, 'cause after all - girls just want to have FUN! "Precious" - Yamba, NSW

"Dumpy" and "Priscilla" both have special needs and medications, and return home happy and healthy each time. As soon as we mention "Going to the kennels" and get out her travelling box, Dumpy has her toys in it and won't leave it till we go. This shows us that she is happy to go to the kennels, and if she is happy, we are happy. Bob & Von - Banora Point, NSW(dog & cat owners) (Don't wake the neighbours in heaven,Grandma!! Love Tina & Garry)   BIG  or  SMALL - WE  LOVE  'EM  ALL !!