Long-Term Pet Boarding Across Victoria – Extra Space, Lower Costs, Happy Pets

Whether you're heading overseas, recovering from surgery, or unable to care for your pet at home, long-term pet boarding offers peace of mind.

At Plum Tree Kennels & Cattery, we’ve built a trusted reputation across Victoria for providing affordable, spacious, and gentle care - perfect for extended stays.

Our rural property near Ararat, Victoria, offers the calm, fresh air, and space your pet needs for a safe, low-stress extended stay.

🐾 Why People Choose Long-Term Boarding With Us

We regularly care for pets staying 2 weeks to several months, including:

• ✈️ Families heading overseas or interstate

• 🏥 People in hospital, rehab, or long-term medical care

• 🏡 Owners who are moving house, renovating, or displaced by floods/fires

• 💼 FIFO workers or people on temporary job placements

• 💔 Those recovering from injury, surgery, or grief who need temporary help

• 🐾 Vets or rescue orgs seeking long-term holding before adoption or travel

• 💰 Deep discounts. You can save up to 76% for long term stays compared to City Dog Kennels

No matter your reason, we’re here to offer reliable, spacious, and compassionate care for as long as your pet needs.

🌳 What Makes Us Different?

✅ Larger Runs = Happier Pets
Unlike inner-city kennels with small indoor-only pens, we offer generous indoor/outdoor runs that let pets stretch out, soak up sunshine, and get fresh air every day.

✅ Country Calm
No constant barking, traffic noise, or cramped conditions. Just birdsong, breeze, and open skies.

✅ Affordable Long-Term Rates
Our lower overheads allow us to offer significant cost savings without compromising on quality.

✅ Registered & Insured
Licensed with Ararat Rural City Council, compliant with the Victorian Code of Practice, and trusted by families across the state.

🛏️ Long-Term Pet Boarding Includes:

• Private indoor quarters with comfy bedding

• Attached outdoor run (fresh air & sunshine daily)

• Daily feeding and water changes

• Medication administered as required

• Human contact and welfare monitoring

🐶 Long-Term Boarding Suits:

✅ Seniors who need calm surroundings
✅ Pets who prefer space and quiet
✅ Pets recovering from surgery or injury
✅ Long-term owners travelling
✅ Pets who need daily medication or monitoring
✅ Pets who dislike frequent transitions
✅ Owners who want a stable, consistent environment
✅ Owners between homes or relocating

📍 Easy Access for All of Victoria

We’ve cared for long-term pets from:

• Melbourne

• Geelong & Ballarat

• Horsham & Hamilton

• The Grampians & Western Victoria

• Bendigo & regional VIC

• Barwon South West & Loddon Mallee Regions

• Even regular guests from as far as Hume and Gippsland Regions

We’re located just off the Western Highway - easy for drop-off before heading to Tullamarine, Avalon, or regional flights, or driving to or from Adelaide.

🐾 A Long Stay That Feels Like Home

Pets don’t just need minding - they need comfort, care, and consistency. That’s what we provide, without the big price tag.

We’ll send photo or video updates by request, and work with you to make sure your pet’s routine is followed as closely as possible.

FAQs

Q: Do you offer discounts for long-term boarding?
A: Yes! Stays longer than 6 weeks may be eligible for discounted daily rates.

Q: Can I bring my pet’s own food or bedding?
A: Absolutely. Familiar items help pets settle and maintain gut health.

Q: What if my trip is extended or delayed?
A: We can usually accommodate extensions with notice. Just get in touch.

Q: Can I get updates while I’m away?
A: Yes - we’re happy to send updates via SMS, or email.