Welcome to Blackberry Boarding, we are a quality rabbit and other small animals holiday boarding facility based in Hardwicke, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. If you are looking for someone experienced to give your pets the care and attention they deserve whilst you go on holiday, move house, or whatever you need to do then please get in touch and see if we can help.

Our standard of care is of the utmost importance and therefore numbers are limited to ensure that this is always maintained.

We offer peace of mind for you whilst you are away knowing that your pet will not only be taken care of but receive the extra special love and attention they would normally have. We don't charge for cuddles here!

All pets who stay at Blackberry Boarding are given a

selection of fresh fruit and vegetables twice daily and any special dietary requirements are also catered for. Rabbits who require special care and/or medication are welcome.

Disabled pets also boarded.

We offer a range of rabbit pellet mixes including Supreme Science Selective, Burgess Super Rabbit Excel and a quality rabbit muesli. If your rabbit or guinea pig has different mix we are happy to get a supply of this in for them.

We will provide your rabbits with top quality farm hay from a local supplier. I can guarantee that your rabbits will absolutely love it.

For our rabbit's litter trays we use a product called "Woody Pet Bedding" which is an extremely absorbent litter, unless you have an alternative product which you prefer. We do not encourage the use of sawdust due to the fact that it has been proven to have a negative and harmful impact on rabbit's (and other animals) respiratory systems. If you would prefer us to use something else in the litter trays then please bring enough with you for the duration of your rabbit's stay.

We have over fifteen years of small animal health experience and access to a rabbit specialist vet for telephone advice and consultations.

Experience and boarding now offered for Degu, who require special dietary care and attention. These fascinating little creatures are becoming very popular and are extremely intelligent and require lots of attention on a daily basis.

Members of the Rabbit Welfare Association and previously acted as an area
co-ordinator for the South West for The British House Rabbit Association, giving telephone advice and support to rabbit owners.

General Advice

If you would like our advice on a rabbit related issues then please feel free to contact me on the above email address or telephone numbers and I will endeavour to help. Please note that I am not a vet, my advice is based purely on my rabbit experience. If you think your rabbit is unwell or in need of veterinary attention then you should take them to the vets straight away - rabbits deteriorate rapidly and you should never delay seeking veterinary attention.

Sharon & Chris