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Latest Fowl Beasts!
Daffy, Barbara, and Margot our 3 Muscovy girls enjoying a nose around the stables. 'Bert' the boy cant get it off the ground, so didn't make the photoshoot this time.
Added: Friday 14th October 2011 @ 13:04:02 PM
New Sales Line
We have taken on Fergusson smokeless, standard and premium coal. After having problems getting decent coal for my multifuel fire last year I have brought in a range of 'clean' (if there is such a thing!) coal. What's more the prices are considerably cheaper than others in Elgin!! Further details in the Retail Section...
Added: Saturday 17th September 2011 @ 09:32:22 AM
Fees, Charges and VAT
From 1st October VAT will be liable on all our activities. This means all bookings, whenever they were made, will be liable to tax at 20%. To alleviate this a bit we have decided to reduce our fees to absorb about 1/2 the VAT increase until the end of the year after which they will revert but have VAT added.
Example
Kennel rate prior to 1st October 2011 is £10.00.
From 1st October -31st December is £9.17 + VAT
From 1st January 2012 charge will be £10.00 + VAT
Added: Saturday 17th September 2011 @ 09:23:50 AM
Security Fencing
Over the early summer we installed improved security fencing around the kennel block. This was started last summer on the north facing side and has now been continued right round and the old wire fence has been removed. Apart from the improved security (obviously!) there is significantly less wind blowing throught the kennels, and the dogs are definately happier.
Added: Saturday 17th September 2011 @ 08:51:25 AM
Mongrel Xses Cross the Finishing Line
We decided to enter a team for the Moray Great Bike Ride 2011, which covered roughly 25 miles around the Elgin>Duffus>Alves area on Sunday 26 June 2011.
Despite the proverbial Cats & Dogs initially, the weather improved, and we had a jolly nice jaunt (except for the 3 flat tyres and 1 chain off) in the country, and at the same time raised £320 for charity. Thanks to all you donors!!
Added: Friday 8th July 2011 @ 09:47:37 AM
Update on Verandhas
30th June 2011: The final 12 were fitted this week, meaning we have replaced, renewed or upgraded all the existing units, and have added a further 12 to the building. They now all have UV protected transparent roofs and a wind break on the prevailing side, so the cats will be even happier with the views and can enjoy them no matter what the weather!
Added: Friday 1st July 2011 @ 10:37:16 AM
Verandha Upgrade
The first delivery of new Verandha for the cats has been installed, these are slightly more roomy and have a few extra features which are slight upgrades over the current ones. The cats seem impressed anyway!
Over the next months we will be improving the remainder, and also adding some more!
Added: Wednesday 11th May 2011 @ 17:00:16 PM
Panel Refit Complete
It's taken about 6 months of on and off work by all the staff, but we recently completed a refit of all the kennel wall panels. Over the last 15 years these have seen a lot of 'corrosive' activity both by the dogs and the persistent cleaning, and were reaching the end of their life. The new panels have a few design improvements to help reduce barking, improve hygiene and create a better environment in the dogs sleeping area.
Without a doubt the prize of the 'Golden Rivet' goes to Iris who must have popped thousands of rivets into the sheets over the time!
Added: Thursday 17th February 2011 @ 22:13:01 PM
New Website
I do hope you like the new look website, designed over a couple of months by Chris from Colourjam.com.
I have incorporated an updateable Retail Area and a Lost & Found Section.
We have many calls from people who have lost their dog or found a cat, and until now there has not been a local site which collates this information: It'll be interesting to see if it is a service which is used. Although we do not take in pets to rehome, occasionally we are asked to help, and can advertise these pets here also.
If you have any comments, thoughts or improvements for the site, please use the 'Contact Us' page to let me know.
Added: Thursday 10th February 2011 @ 16:19:11 PM