We recently boarded our 11yr old golden retriever with the DSPCA in Rathfarnham. She was there for…read morea total of seven nights and when I picked her up I knew immediately that she was not well. The first thing I noticed was the incredibly bad smell coming from her to the extent that all windows in the car had to be opened. When we arrived back to our home she started having diarrhoea and I rang the kennels to ask had she been ill while we were away. I was told 'no' she had been fine. However when she went to stand up her back legs wouldn't support her and the diarrhoea was getting worse. I took her straight to my vet and was told she had an infection and her legs had seized up as she was probably left lying in the same position for hours. Jessie has arthritis in her back legs and I was assured she would get regular walks in the kennels which obviously was not the case! To sum up Jessie had to get 3 injections, course of antibiotics and special food plus a follow up appointment. When we made a formal complaint to the dspca we were met with a complete blanket denial of neglect on their part and was never once asked how our dog was or any concern for her welfare whatsoever. I would not recommend anyone to put their dog into the dspca boarding kennels.

Boarding our dog here now for a number of years. Prior to here he always returned to us with some…read moreissue or other but he is always in fine form after his stay here. It's 22e per day and the facilities are first rate. They have a vet given its located on same site as DSPCA and also a grooming parlour. Book in advance as it is busy and as with all boarding kennels vaccinations are a must and need to be current and valid. Check the website or call them with questions. They also do doggy day care here.

Fircroft Kennels really are as good as it gets…read more I've been bringing my dog here for about five years now and she LOVES IT! (and her sister for about 4 years) When I ring to book her in, they know her straight away and they love her (shes a sweetheart). I've tried other kennels in the past and my dog came home with a stomach infection, fleas, bordetella, you name it she got it. But fircroft is in a league of its own. Wonderful people and wonderful facilities. I would highly recommend it if you are living in the County Kildare region. It is pricey, but honestly I think it is worth it, knowing that your dog is in the best hands and knowing that you have nothing to worry about. There is nothing worse than worrying about your pup when you aren't 100% sure about kennels. Go for it, I know you won't be disappointed

From the owner: In 1986 our Dog Training, Dog Boarding Kennels and Cattery was established at Fircroft in…read moreCo.Kildare, Ireland by well known Irish dog trainer and canine behaviorist Mary Owens & dog trainer and behaviourist Rita Moloney. Both Mary and Rita are Life Associate members of the Irish Kennel Club and experienced IKC Judges. Mary is the only instructor, outside of the UK, to be awarded The Kennel Club's City and Guild Award at advanced level in Companion Dog Training and Competitive Obedience Dog Training. We also provide a Collection & Delivery service.

I reached out to Adrian to enquire about availability for a cat sitting service. We ended up not…read moreneeding him on these dates so sent a polite note letting him know. The only time he had spent on my query was sending an email in reply to me. His response to this, "I'm not interested in doing business with people who contact me with regard to providing them with a service while continuing to consider other options. It doesn't pay my mortgage or feed my family." Stunned by his response and utter lack of customer service. It requires a huge amount of trust to share the keys to your home and entrust pets with strangers. Very grateful Adrian was never responsible for the care of mine.

Adrian is amazing!! Adrian has always been amazing with my two dogs a border collie and aussie. He…read morealso has cat sat for me when I've been out of town and has been a pet taxi for our dogs. He's truly great and I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a pet minder! He's truly been a life saver!!

If I could put zero stars I would. This apparent"professional animal caregiver" has just cancelled…read moremy booking 4 days out from our wedding because I queried if we could pick our rabbit up a day earlier than planned and asked would it be possible to arrange a time outside of the one hour slot a day that she offers for collections - I wasn't asking for any reduction in cost and I would have worked to a time that suited her but instead she decides to leave us high and dry and cancel our booking. I'm extremely glad I haven't left my rabbit in her care.

It's so hard to find anywhere that minds small animals and then you find the Rabbit Rooms who…read moreprovide the best service ever! Fiona and her family have been minding my bunny for four years now, can't say enough good about them. I know they look after her as if she was their own and they send videos and pictures when she's with them. She comes back like a new bun thanks to the grooming too