Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery — prices & Christmas 2026 availability
Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery is a kennel & cattery in Coldstream (Eastern Melbourne & Yarra Valley, Melbourne). Below is what they publish about prices, peak periods and booking rules. Last checked: 24 Oct 2026
Contact & location
- Address: 35 Killara Road, Coldstream VIC
- Phone: 03 8756 1300
- Website: animalaid.org.au/boarding (opens in a new tab)
- Council (indicative): Yarra Ranges Council
- Accommodation: Dog kennels by size, Cat condos, villas and premium rooms
Published daily rates
| Accommodation | Pet | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small dog (under 15 kg) | Dog | $42/day | source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery Small dog (under 15 kg) rate (opens in a new tab) · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Medium dog (15–25 kg) | Dog | $46/day | source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery Medium dog (15–25 kg) rate (opens in a new tab) · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Large dog (25 kg+) | Dog | $50/day | source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery Large dog (25 kg+) rate (opens in a new tab) · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Cat condo (solo) | Cat | $23.50/day | source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery Cat condo (solo) rate (opens in a new tab) · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Cat villa (solo) | Cat | $27.50/day | source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery Cat villa (solo) rate (opens in a new tab) · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Cat premium (solo) | Cat | $34/day | source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery Cat premium (solo) rate (opens in a new tab) · 23 Oct 2026 |
Prices as of 1 July 2026. Boarding helps fund Animal Aid's shelter work.
Peak period, deposit & entry rules
| Christmas 2026 status | Fully booked Dog kennels fully booked for Christmas and New Year ('We do not have any availability during this time'). Limited cattery spaces still advertised. source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery Christmas 2026 status (opens in a new tab), checked 24 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Christmas / peak dates | Not published source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery peak dates (opens in a new tab), checked 24 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas & New Year check-in hours | Boarding drop-offs and pick-ups 8:30am–3:30pm, closed public holidays. source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery Christmas and New Year hours (opens in a new tab), checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Peak surcharges | Public holidays: +$8 per dog, +$5 per cat. source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery peak surcharges (opens in a new tab), checked 23 Oct 2026 |
| Minimum stay | Not published checked 24 Oct 2026 |
| Deposit & cancellation | Not published checked 24 Oct 2026 |
| Vaccinations | Proof of C5 (dogs) / F3 (cats) given within the 12 months before the stay, and not expiring before the stay ends. source for Animal Aid Boarding Kennels & Cattery vaccinations (opens in a new tab), checked 23 Oct 2026 |
| Desexing | Not published checked 23 Oct 2026 |
| Trial stay | Not published checked 23 Oct 2026 |
Compare these rules with other providers: Christmas minimum stays, deposits & cancellation rules compared · Who's open for check-in over Christmas and New Year.
Notes
Operated by Animal Aid (not-for-profit). On-site vet clinic and grooming.
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