Do you offer transport for pets?

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.

Can I take a tour of the facility?

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 .

What pet services do you provide?

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.

What are you close to?

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 close enough for convenience, but far enough away to offer a quiet, stress-free space for your pets.

Where is Barnstone Kennel and Cattery located?

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.

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Welcome to Barnstone Kennel and Cattery, your trusted local pet care provider in Terrey Hills on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

We understand how important it is to know your pets are safe, happy, and well cared for while you’re away. That’s why our team provides professional, loving care for every dog and cat who stays with us.

Whether you’re looking for reliable dog boarding, a friendly cattery near Belrose, or a fun doggy daycare option close to Frenches Forest and St Ives, Barnstone offers a warm and welcoming environment. With spacious facilities, experienced staff, and a reputation built on decades of care, we’re proud to be the go-to choice for pet boarding across the Northern Beaches.