Reliable dog boarding near Wonthaggi. Pet Lodge Melbourne provides secure kennels, caring staff, and affordable accommodation.
Give your coastal companion a refreshing country break! Just 45 minutes from Wonthaggi, we offer your dog a peaceful retreat while you’re away. Whether you’re heading to Melbourne for work, exploring Wilson’s Prom, or taking an overseas adventure, your pet can enjoy their own inland holiday. Our location provides a perfect change of scenery for beach-loving dogs. Wonthaggi families appreciate that their pets can take a break from the salt air and enjoy the fresh country breeze in our sheltered rural setting.


Does your beach-loving dog need a safe space while you’re away? Our spacious kennels and exercise yards offer a different kind of adventure. Trading sand for grass, your coastal companion can explore new scents and experiences in their private play area. Each climate-controlled kennel provides over 6 square meters of indoor space, plus a private outdoor yard. Perfect for dogs who need a cozy retreat after their daily adventures, just like home.
Beach runner or relaxed homebody? We adapt our care to match your dog’s energy level. Active dogs enjoy plenty of playtime in their exercise yards, while our more laid-back guests can lounge in comfort.
Understanding that Wonthaggi dogs come from both bustling beachside homes and quiet suburban streets, we ensure each pet receives care that matches their usual lifestyle.
Your Wonthaggi dog’s day starts at 7:30 AM, they’ll explore their private exercise yard while we prepare their comfortable kennel for the day ahead. Throughout the day, we balance activity with relaxation. Your dog can enjoy the fresh country air during multiple outdoor sessions, then retreat to their climate-controlled kennel. Our 24/7 on-site care ensures they’re always safe and content.
As the sun sets over the paddocks, we settle everyone in with dinner and a final outdoor visit. Soft background music creates a soothing atmosphere through the night, helping your friend drift off to peaceful dreams.
Ready to give your dog a country change of scenery? Visit our facility and discover why Wonthaggi families trust us with their precious pets. We’ll show you how we create the perfect holiday experience for your furry companion.
We are open between 9.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 1.00pm Saturday and 10.00am to 4.00pm Sunday. Please consult opening hours on this site for Public holiday opening times.
You can drop off your pet any time during normal opening hours. We do recommend not leaving it too late in the afternoon so your fur baby if a dog has some time outside before being brought inside. 2.00pm is a good time.
You can pickup your pet any time during our normal opening hours.
You are welcome to bring your own food for both cats and dogs. As it is more work for our staff to feed own food we do charge a small fee of $3.00 per day for own food.
All dogs get a number of hours outside in large external runs where they can enjoy the space as they please.
We offer additional enrichment such as one on one plays with our trained staff and also Kongs full of peanut butter. Please ask our staff when checking in if interested.
Yes we have staff living on site.
Yes it is just like your home, we have heating and air conditioning.
Tours at Pet Lodge are welcome except during peak periods, please ask the staff will at the facility.
Yes you can bring items such as blankets and toys without squeaks, we can’t guarantee these items will be returned in the same condition. We do have plenty of bedding and toys for your dogs comfort.
In the unfortunate event your dog gets sick we will attempt to contact you or your emergency contact person for instructions, if we are unable to get hold of anybody then Pet Lodge will make a welfare decision that could include taking your dog to the vet. If this is the case all expenses that incur are the customers responsibility.
All our guests undergo a 5 day welfare check.
We feed LifeWise dry food to the dogs and the quantity is worked out relevant to their weight and bread unless you have specified you would like them to have their own food.
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