Barnstone Kennels & Cattery
Trusted Dog Boarding & Cattery in Duffys Forest, where pets enjoy spacious yards, gentle care, and plenty of love!
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Why Choose Barnstone Kennels & Cattery
Experienced Local Care
With decades of service on the Northern Beaches, we’re a trusted choice for pet families.
Peaceful Terrey Hills Setting
Our spacious grounds, with grassed play yards and shaded rest areas, give pets fresh air and freedom.
Tailored Accommodation
From playful companions to quiet rest, we match care to each dog’s needs and personality.
Long-Standing & Dedicated Team
Our dedicated staff know the dogs and cats personally, giving them consistency and comfort.
Extra Touches of Care
From complimentary hydrobaths to nutritious meals, we add those little details that make a big difference.
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Comfortable Suites
See our spacious boarding suites with comfortable bedding, daily cleaning, and fresh water
Meet Our Team
Get introduced to our caring, professional staff who love your pets like family
Play Areas
Tour our play spaces designed for safe, supervised fun
Our Facility
Take a look inside our Barnstone Kennels & Cattery facilities
Happy dog boarding customers at Barnstone Kennels
Doggy Daycare friends!
Cuddle time with our qualified pet carers
Our popular agility course for active dogs
Water play fun for doggy guests
Take a step into Fiji in our luxury dog boarding suite
Playtime at Barnstone Kennels
Check-in is always exciting for returning pups!
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What Our Customers Say
261 Google Reviews
"Penny loves staying at Barnstone! She is always super excited when we arrive there for her stay and happily goes off with the caregiver who receives her. The feedback and photos we receive are amazing and she comes home super well fed and happy! I would highly recommend Barnstone to anyone! She had a birthday while she was there and they made a huge effort to ensure she had a super special day!"
Morne Chapman
October 2025
"Fully recommended for everyone who needs to have their pets being spoiled and loved.🥰 Thank you Beth and all the marvellous pet nannies at Barnstone Kennels. This is the second time this year that you guys have looked after my precious fur babies. Lucky and Bailey loved staying with you guys. They got plenty of play times and attention. Getting to see the fabulous action shots of our Lucky and Bailey is amazing. While we were away, looking at the pictures and knowing they were happy, made us feel good. You guys are our first and only choice for Lucky and Bailey. Thank you again for caring for my babies. Sharing their beautiful pictures that you send us."
Yanna Kneebone
June 2025
"Our Jesse recently spent a few days at Barnstone. This was his third visit in the last few months. He seems to be genuinely excited when we pull up the driveway and seems to love the staff ( they get a more excited greeting than we do when we collect him after! ) . He doesn’t come home with no voice , which we’ve had happen in kennels before so we know he’s not barking all day long. He makes friends always. Quite happy to recommend Barnstone if your dog needs a vacay !"
Caroline
January 2026
"Barnstone have been amazing! My Cavoodle Whiskey was very happy here for a month while we were travelling, and again for a few nights recently. The staff are so friendly and helpful, they arranged a pick up at the last minute and took great care of Whiskey. The staff clearly love dogs and Whiskey gets lots of love and attention when he is there. Thank you!!"
Belinda Fletcher
December 2025
"We bordered our dog Olly, a 13 year old Cavalier King Charles with Barnstone, and have done for a number of years now. The staff are always welcoming, and have at the core of their service, always the best treatment for the animals they care for. We feel so at ease to have our pet stay with Barnstone team, and know he is well cared for. Recommended always as first choice for boarding facilities!"
Lana Squires
January 2026
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Barnstone Kennel & Cattery FAQ
Yes! Our Pet Taxi service can collect your pet from home, your vet, or from designated Doggy Day Care zones. It’s a safe and easy way to get your pet to us if you’re short on time or travelling yourself.
Absolutely! We’d love to welcome you for a tour so you can see our facilities, meet our team, and feel confident about where your pet will be staying. Tours are available by appointment between 11 am and 1 pm (excluding school holidays and peak times). You can easily book a tour online here.
We offer a complete range of pet care, including dog boarding, cat boarding, doggy daycare, grooming extras, enrichment play sessions, medication administration, and fun add-ons like pet postcards. Whether it’s for a single day or a longer stay, we make sure pets are cared for as if they were our own.
Our location is easy to reach from a number of popular areas:
- • Just a short drive from Terrey Hills, St Ives, and Belrose
- • Around 20 minutes from Mona Vale in the Northern Beaches
- • Approximately 40 minutes from Sydney CBD
- • Roughly 50 minutes from Sydney Airport
We’re located at 91 Thuddungra Road, Duffys Forest, NSW 2084. Nestled in a peaceful bushland setting, our resort offers a calm and natural environment where pets can relax, play, and feel at home.