Critter Creek

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About

Critter Creek is a 12-acre countryside boarding retreat in Kumeu, West Auckland, two minutes from the end of the Northwestern Motorway. Dogs choose from individual Hotel Suites — furnished with a human bed, dog bed, cosy blankets, toys, and a scenic balcony view — or size-tiered Motel Kennels for small, medium, or large breeds. Three fenced off-leash paddocks and a pine forest are available for play and exercise, and doggy daycare runs seven days a week. The entire team holds Pet First Aid certification.

Services

  • Daycare

Overnight accommodation

Hotel Suite — 1 dog$65/night

Human bed, dog bed, blankets, toys, balcony view; one walk per day included; any breed/size

Up to 1 dog
Hotel Suite — 2 dogs sharing$115/night

Two dogs sharing a Hotel Suite

Up to 2 dogs
Motel Kennel — Small dog$45/night

Indoor kennel for small dogs; one walk per day included

Up to 1 dog
Motel Kennel — Medium dog$49/night

Semi-enclosed kennel with sleeping area and separate run; one walk per day included

Up to 1 dog
Motel Kennel — Large dog$54.5/night

Semi-enclosed kennel with sleeping area and separate run; one walk per day included

Up to 1 dog
Motel Kennel — Isolation (dog)$58/night

Isolation kennel for dogs requiring separation

Up to 1 dog
Hotel Suite — 1 cat$45/night

Private hotel suite room for cats

Hotel Suite — 2 cats sharing$75/night

Two cats sharing a private hotel suite

Motel Cattery — 1 cat$28/night

Spacious communal cattery with indoor/outdoor flow

Motel Cattery — Isolation (cat)$45/night

Isolation area for cats requiring separation

What owners say

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Angela Pile
9 months ago

Paula and her team at Critter Creek are the best. Our Jack Kerry Blue Terrier loves staying with them. They make him feel special. Here's his Christmas look :)

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Kirsty Malone
7 months ago

Kenny has been holidaying at critter creek for 5 years now, he absolutely adores Paula and the team! And always comes come brushed with such a shiny coat!

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Anna Johnson
6 months ago

I cannot thank Paula and her team enough for their help, we were doing renovations and needed long term stay for my two ragdolls and Critter Creek was perfect! My cats were safe and looked after, and I actually think they came out better socialized and friendly than when they went in! The price was incredibly reasonable too, when you consider the amount of work and care that goes in to looking after pets. Thank you so much!

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Dianne A
7 months ago

We use the doggy day care service that Critter Creek offer, and have done so for many years. Paula and her team look after our Archie (dog) as if he was one of their own. I find the team outstanding and they take great care of the dogs and cats in their care. 100% recommend Critter Creek.

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Kaye Penney
7 months ago

Can't recommend Critter Creek enough. They are so good with our blue heeler and understand her 'ball possessiveness' and other foibles. We always know we are leaving her in safe, true animal loving hands :)

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Good to know

Check-out11:00
Days7 days
Late feeBoarding: after 11:00 full day rate charged

Christmas/New Years Bookings (linked page not scraped)

Surcharge$6.75/day
Christmas/New Year (Separate booking page referenced; specific dates and surcharges not listed on pricelist page)

Before you book

Vaccinations required

Up-to-date vaccinations are required before your dog can stay.