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Homebush Boarding Kennels & Cattery—Your Pet’s Home Away From Home
Imagine the fresh country breeze, a beautiful serene view of lush tropical gardens set to the relaxing tune of pan flutes and the sound of flowing waters; adding this to the uplifting scent of jasmine or ylang-ylang may sound like paradise or an expensive weekend getaway. But just 15 minutes from Mackay, at Homebush Boarding Kennels & Cattery, your fur family can have their own little vacation in this nature-inspired environment while you're away.
Owned and operated by a local senior vet nurse of almost 45 years, Kristine Coburn, her husband Ken, and family, this well-established and trusted facility offers a unique boarding experience for your beloved pets.
Bring your furry or feathered pets to stay with Kristine and her family to allow yourself a carefree and relaxed time away. They will be well cared for, enabling you to enjoy your vacation without worrying about your loved ones.
Proof of Vaccination Certificate Is Required on Arrival
We check if your pet is flea-free and ask for proof of vaccination on arrival. For more information regarding vaccinations, please contact your vet or Homebush Boarding Kennels & Cattery well before your booking.
Individual Attention for Your Pets
Our priority is to ensure that your pet is well cared for, happy, and enjoying their boarding experience. They are always treated like family, just as they should be. With all the quality time we spend getting to know them, within just a couple of visits we often see dogs dragging their owners through the gate in the excitement of their arrival. As ardent animal lovers, we have a lot of innovative ideas to constantly improve our services here at Homebush Boarding Kennels & Cattery, making sure that your pets feel at home and enjoy their stay amongst fellow furry friends.
We are a family-run business operating throughout the year and seven days a week with 24-hour on-site supervision. Your pets will never feel alone with us. Kris's family home is on-premises, and several checks are done throughout the kennels during the night to make sure that your pet is settled in and happy. During winter months, dogs are provided with doggy coats and warm bedding for maximum comfort. We also cater to pets with medical conditions such as diabetes and epilepsy or elderly pets who need that little extra TLC.
"Animals are my passion, my life and it gives me great pleasure to be the one you choose to take care of your furry or feathered family member while you're away. I will treat your beloved pets as though they were my own and they will have me on-premises to care for them 24 hours a day."
Kristine Coburn – Proprietor
Individual Attention for Your Pets
Snatch & Darkshya S.
‘A stress-free home away from home.’
We boarded our pets, 2 dogs and 4 cats, at Homebush Boarding Kennels & Cattery for a period of one week while we travelled away. We found Kris, Ken, and their family to be very caring and genuinely concerned for the well-being of our furry family members. It definitely made enjoying our holiday easier without the stress of wondering if they were alright. When we returned, they were still happy to see us for sure—but a quick sneak peek showed us that they certainly weren't fretting for us. They were relaxed and comfortable there and enjoyed their exercise time.
The cats were comfortably accommodated in the cattery together in their family group, and our 2 dogs were housed together, enjoying the relaxation on their doggy beds.
We'd have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Homebush Boarding Kennels & Cattery to anyone who needs to leave their pets for any period of time. Next time we will be leaving our birds and guinea pigs too!
Thanks for your genuine care, Kris and Ken.
Sherry-Lee & Dan S., Mackay
Boofy & Lulu B.
‘Security in knowing medications are administered by a professional.’
Our dogs Boofy and Lulu regularly stay with Krissy at the kennels and are always well looked after. I was concerned at first that they would fret for us, as they are house dogs who sleep in my room and are my constant loyal companions. But Kris makes sure that she gives them extra attention, and now they really enjoy going there for the socialising as much as we enjoy being able to have a few days away without worrying about our best friends. They've always been hydro bathed when we return, and we rest assured that Boofy, who has epilepsy, has been given his medication as required. Lulu can get a skin condition, and this is usually healed by the time I get back, as Kris baths her several times a week in a special coal tar shampoo, which is great.
Krissy has even been known to send us a photo of them having a good time through text message to put our minds at ease that they're doing fine. Definitely a personalised service you just wouldn't get anywhere else.
Ron & Rae B., Bakers Creek
Peppi T.
‘Loves his spoiled rotten treatment.’
Kris, at Homebush Kennels & Cattery, looks after our poodle "Peppi" whenever we go on holidays! He is spoiled rotten while in her care and is treated like one of her own. She gives him a nice bath, which has him smelling ever so nice for when it’s time to pick him up!
I highly recommend Homebush Kennels and wouldn't consider leaving Peppi or any of our other pets anywhere else when we next go on holidays!
Thank you, Kris!
Karen T. and Family, Mackay
Jessie B.
‘Looks forward to her next holiday at HBK.’
Kris is awesome!! Awesome service!!!
She looked after our dog Jessie with home-cooked meals, daily walks, and a nice bath. I recommend Homebush Boarding Kennels & Cattery with total confidence.
Jessie is already looking forward to her Xmas holiday with them.
Karen B., Perth
Cruiser J.
‘At least we know when he is there, he’s being cared for by the best!’
To Krissy and staff at Homebush Boarding Kennels & Cattery,
Cruiser loves his stays with you guys; he's a regular due to our motocross commitments, and at least we know when he is there he's being cared for by the best. He goes for walks and even has hydro baths; it's like a hotel for dogs.
Thanks again. I would definitely recommend Homebush Boarding Kennels & Cattery for people who want the best for their pets.
Hayley, Blair, Jake & Tye J., Mackay
Rocco B.
‘Busy time playing with all his new friends.’
My little mate had his first away from home just recently. He loves the water; on our return, he had to have a bath before you let him go, as he was playing in the mud. We got him home, and he went straight to bed. He must have had a busy 3 days playing with all his new friends.
I wish he could talk so that he could tell us what he got up to.
Kym B., Mackay
Jordie & Bodie M.
‘Happy with their new hairstyles!’
Well now, don't we look handsome after being clipped at Homebush today? Thanks, Kris, for going the extra mile for us!!!
Jordie & Bodie M.
Personalised Care for Your Cats
Mungbean
Mungbean is a bit of a loner and loves the peacefulness and sentience of having his own space. He loves to curl up in his bed and sleep knowing that he's safe and taken care of even though he's not at his familiar home. Flower Essence helps him out! HBK understands how to use Flower Essence to calm your pet and make their transition and stay less stressful!
Eartha
Eartha doesn't really like being out of her element, so she loves to share with her best friend and enjoy the views from her pen of the Mediterranean-style cattery, which helps make her feel more at ease and at home. Being an old girl, Eartha has some special care requirements, but this is no problem at HBK!
Fluffy
Fluffy is very much a homebody. She loves the use of Australian Bush Flower Essences to keep her from stress while she's away from her family. Fluffy likes to be housed with her companions so she doesn't feel lonely.
Frank
Frank just loves anybody and everybody! He enjoys the social aspect of new smells and new faces while he's staying with "Aunty Krissy.". He usually requests a window room. He thinks the food is pretty good too.