Improvements to Bottom Block Kennels

Many of you may have noticed we have had the builders on site for the last 6 weeks. We have been making some much needed improvements to our main kennel block ('Bottom Block'). Most of the changes made are part of phase one of our improvements. Included in the changes being made at our kennels are the following

• New drainage: New drains have been laid separating wash down (dirty) water and rain water. We are in the process of applying for a new sewage plant in accordance with new Environment Agency requirements. We have also changed the chemicals used at Creusa to ones that are biodegradable and animal safe. We no longer use products like bleach which is harmful to the environment. We have researched all the disinfectants available and have chosed two products, Animal Safe and VirX, which have exceptional safety parameters and which are suitable for our environment.
• New Concrete pathways have been laid on either side of the kennels. The old pathways were cracked and broken and too narrow.
• New improved gutters have been installed.
• New Secure fencing: New fences have been erected to replace the old fencing that was starting to fail. The new secure areas outside the outdoor areas have been designed to allow dogs to be taken safely from their outdoor areas to the fields and what will hopefully be our new exercise and play areas. These areas are locked at night making your pets more secure.
• New Roofs: The old roofs have been removed and new roofing put in place. By extending the roof-line slightly we have been able to make the outdoor areas more weather proof making your dogs stay with us much more comfortable. Previously in wet weather we have had to shut the dogs indoors because the runs became waterlogged. Now with the new improvements the runs remain dry and so do the dogs
• New outdoor Lighting: Lights have been installed in the outdoor runs of the 'Bottom Block'.
• Silent Doorbell has been installed to reduce stress. By installing the doorbell barking has been dramatically reduced and dogs are much more relaxed.
• New Non-Slip tiles are slowly being laid in the bottom block. These tiles have specifically been chosen to prevent dogs from slipping on the tiles when damp after cleaning.
• New thermostatically controlled heating has been installed in the 'Bottom Block' which proved to be a godsend over the bitterly cold Christmas period. Keeping all our dogs warm and snug indoors.