C Four Paws – Dog Boarding Pet Hotel

As well as a taxi service for our pet hotel guests, we also provide pet transport right across the UK and into Europe

Not everyone can transport their own pets and/or don’t like the idea if their pet going through the trauma of air travel.

We can transport your pet by road in our luxury vehicles which are all licensed to type 2 standards with DEFRA. Our vehicles are fully equipped and ventilated with air conditioning and heating for transporting your pet safely and in a relaxed atmosphere. They are never left alone at any point during the journey and dogs are walked regularly making the whole process enjoyable and exciting.

We only transport pets from one family at any time, meaning your pets will get plenty of love and attention on their journey.

We are fully qualified and loving pet drivers who provide door-to-door pet transport right across the UK and Europe.

Whether it’s a house move, collection from an airport or transporting your pet to the sun, we will transport your pet from A to B in style and luxury. We are also able to offer a stay in our Pet Hotel or local Cattery between stops, should this be required.

We are also able to offer owner transport, at no additional cost

Contact our expert team to discuss your requirements, we are happy to help!

Our vehicles are:
– Reliable, luxury and serviced at regular intervals
– DEFRA Type 2 licenced by an independent risk management company
– Equipped to carry owners along with their pet
– Perfectly suited to the job they are doing

Our drivers:
– Are importantly all pet lovers
– Will stay with pets at all times
– Exercise dogs on the journey regularly

What makes us different?

– We can offer luxury boarding for pets pre-arrival and departure in-house
– All vehicles have air conditioning and heating
– We never leave pets alone in the vehicle
– Regular stops for walks, checks, food & cuddles
– We can check paperwork pre-travel to ensure smooth journey to & from Europe
– We offer first class pet travel with love & hugs en-suite!

What to watch out for:
– Unlicensed companies running unsafe or unsuitable vehicles
– Companies running non air conditioned or heated vehicles
– Companies transporting goods in the same vehicle as your pet
– Companies using wire cages to transport, not IATA approved travel crates
– Companies with inexperienced drivers with little interest in pet welfare
– Companies who transport so many dogs at once that care is seriously compromised
– Pets can, and do, die in the hands of the wrong pet transporter!

Pet Transport FAQ’s

What destinations do you travel to?

We cover all of UK mainland, along with the majority of islands. In Europe we transport to and from many countries including; Ireland, France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Norway and Sweden. Please get in touch if you require transport to or from a country not listed and we will be happy to advise if we are able to assist.

Can I travel with my pets?

Yes! We can transport up to 2 owners. Please note we can only transport passengers over 18. There is no additional charge to travel with your pet.

Can I bring luggage with me?

We must prioritise your pet’s wellbeing during the journey, we therefore limit luggage to 2 medium suitcases and 2 hand luggage items for the journey.

Can you transport multiple pets?

We can transport up to 5 pets from one family (pet sizes may affect the number of pets we are able to fit in one van). Please contact us to discuss your needs.

What pets can you transport?

We can transport Cats, Dogs, and small mammals. We are unable to transport reptiles, horses, or cattle.

I don’t know what paperwork I need, can you help?

We are happy to advise owners on the requirements for travel, and we are able to check the documentation prior to collection to ensure your pet has a smooth journey.

Doggy Day Care

Sometimes as much as we want to take our four legged friends everywhere with us it just isn’t possible. That’s where we can come in to help with doggy day care.

You can drop your pet off with us not only for overnight stays, but also for days both short and long so you can go to work, shop or just visit the area knowing they’re not alone and are safe secure and having fun in your absence. Whether you live in Chesterfield, Mansfield, Sheffield or the surrounding area, or if you are visiting the Derbyshire, South Yorkshire area or the nearby Peak District we can help!

Happy days are doggy day care days

Let us know when and how long you need your pet to stay with us in our kennel suites and we’ll take great care of them while your off doing what you need to do. We can walk them and feed them while you are away and if you like we can also give them a bath as well.

Pricing

All of this from £20 a day for your first dog and £8 for any additional pet sharing the same room together.

Luxury Dog Boarding

A holiday for your dog in a countryside setting

With some of the largest rooms and runs in the UK, which are fully heated in the winter months, we can give your dog the most relaxed and enjoyable stay. We have two off leash secure play paddocks for lots of exciting one to one exercise time and digital radio piped into all pet rooms.

While you’re away we will email you pictures of your dog so you can see how much fun they are having and relax in the knowledge they’re having a great holiday too. With a high staff to pet ratio of fully qualified and highly experienced staff we provide the very best care. Bespoke requests including medication and injections can be catered for to give your dog the holiday they deserve.

Large runs & rooms

Some of the largest in the UK, in a maximum of four per ‘bungalow’. The mesh goes down to the ground, allowing even the smallest dog a panoramic view.

Heated luxury rooms

The ultimate luxury of space is supplemented by radio/music, off the floor sleep areas, heating and importantly, lots of love and attention.

2 Acre play paddock

Our paddock is securely fenced and gated for off leash use, we have a comprehensive toy box and some dog agility equipment.

Pick-up & drop-off

We often cover Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Yorkshire. Fares up to 100 miles are charged at £10 for the first 5 miles, then £1 per mile

Qualified Professionals and Dog Lovers Alike

At night when we bring your dogs in to bed, at dusk we always spend some time playing and cuddling them and every dog gets what we like to call ‘a night night’ treat so that bedtime is always a positive and loving time for them as well and they go to bed looking forward to the fun of the next day.

We can cater for special requests and also pets that need medications including diabetic animals and those needing tablets, creams or injections. We are fully qualified pet first aid trained as well as in giving medication and injections.

You are always welcome to come and see us if you would like to look around. We don’t require an appointment to come and see us.

See our visiting hours here.

Daily charges

One dog: £26.50
Two dogs sharing: £37.50
Three dogs sharing: £46.50
Four dogs sharing: £55.00
Only one discount applies
10% off for NHS or Emergency Service staff
10% off bookings over 21 days
15% off bookings over 59 days

Bath before departure

For pricing please contact us and we will be happy to add this to your booking

Dog Grooming

A wash, nails cut, or trimmed to perfection

If you would like your dog groomed while in boarding with us we can arrange this for you with one of our fully trained grooming staff. We do some non resident grooms but please note in general our grooming service is for guests only

Please call for prices and to arrange an appointment

Pet Quarantine

One Of The Most Modern And Up-To-Date Pet Quarantine Kennels In The UK

Established since 1988, we are one of the most modern and up-to-date quarantine kennels in the UK, architecturally designed to all the latest DEFRA regulations and offering first-class, comfortable accommodation for pets. Our kennels greatly exceed APHA/DEFRA size specifications (some by up to five times). Giving them lots of space to run & play as well as a luxury room to rest and relax inside.

Our spacious dog kennels give a panoramic view, and the wire of the runs goes down to the ground, allowing even the smallest dog to see out in all directions. They can thus “play” with each other without coming into contact, helping to stimulate them and enabling them to settle down more easily.

We are a licensed quarantine carrier as well as accommodation facility so we can handle your requirements and give your pet the continuity of care from end to end. Our DEFRA approved vet is onsite most days and on-call 24hrs a day.

We allow contact visiting and so you can spend lots of time in the rooms and runs with your pet catching up on cuddles and playtime together. If you can’t come to visit we can send you photos and updates to your phone or email address.

We are some of the most knowledgeable and experienced quarantine owners in the UK. This means we can help you navigate the quarantine process and importantly get your pet home to you as soon as possible, ensuring great care on the way, keeping you informed and answering any question you have.

Quarantine Services

Transport

We are a licensed quarantine carrier as well as a dog quarantine accommodation facility. This means we can collect your dog and ensure they has a continuity of care directly with the same person from the very start of their process to the very end.

Entertainment

All kennel blocks have digital radio and we can provide toys or indeed you can send your own. We ensure all pets get lots of one-to-one time and playtime every day and with the layout and visibility they will have they will always see lots going on around them.

Bedding

All pets are provided with beds and bedding, but feel free to send or bring your own as well if you think that would help your pet settle better. You could also send an item of clothing that has your scent on if you think this may help.

Feeding

We stock most standard dry and wet foods to cater for all tastes of your pet. We keep records of your pet’s weight regularly so that we can monitor to ensure they are getting enough or indeed not too much. Pets on special diets may continue on them, but where these are premium or raw products this may incur and extra charge. If you pet need tempting at times to eat we also stock special treats like ham, chicken and sardines to ensure we always find something that suits and tempts them to eat.

Heating

All kennels have individual heat lamps above their beds including in the price of their stay with us.

Kennel Sharing

Up to three animals belonging to the same owner and coming into quarantine at the same time may, at the discretion of the APHA, may be allowed to share a kennel if prior permission has been given.

Veterinary Care & Treatment

On arrival into quarantine, all animals will be examined and must be vaccinated against Rabies. If their annual vaccinations are up to date, these will not be given unless requested by you.
In addition, all animals will have a worming course and parasitic treatment if necessary.

Our vet visits several times per week. The cost for this is included in our quarantine charges, but if your pet requires major treatment, this will be charged.

Care & Attention

All animals are brushed, combed and kept clean by our regular staff as well as having lots of hugs and playtime with us throughout the day. In addition, a professional groomer is available if required: eg. for long-coated breeds. This will be charged as an extra.

Booking & Carrying Procedure

C Four Paws Quarantine are approved by the DEFRA as carrying agents. This enables us to collect your pet from any authorised port of arrival as soon they clear Customs. A van journey from London is usually better for your pet than waiting for a flight to Manchester. Prices can be quoted at the time of booking.

Once you have decided that you are happy to entrust your pet to our care just give us a call, or drop us an email, and we will make all the necessary arrangements with you.

If your pet’s arrival is planned when you have received the Import Licence, please check with us before committing yourself to a shipping date to make sure that we can collect your pet on arrival. You should also clarify with your vet if there are any local export regulations applicable from your country. Travelling crates must be nose and paw proof, strongly constructed with plenty of ventilation and extremely secure.

If you have landed, docked or had your pet fail the quarantine process in any way you can call us 24hrs a day 365 a year on our main number and if out of hours listen to the message and you will be given the on-call number to contact, which will go straight through to one of the owners of the business and quarantine specialists.

For all bookings and carrying out enquiries, please contact us and a member of the team will be happy to discuss your needs.

Payment

The first month’s boarding fee is required as a deposit. Depending on availability of space, the whole or part of this sum may be withheld if a reservation is cancelled within one month of arrival. Thereafter, bills will be sent monthly in advance. In the case of a stay under one-month full payment will be invoiced soon after arrival.

Visiting

We are able to arrange for you to visit your pet during their stay with us. You will be able to arrange this once your pet is settled with us.

We are happy to arrange viewings of our facility upon request.

Things To Do Before Travel

– Contact us giving details for your pets and we will apply for their import licence and have it sent to you.

– Once you have the licence and red label you can arrange flights, ferries etc. Please check proposed dates with us before settling on a particular date.

– Check with your vet or local government department responsible for pet travel to see if you have to apply for an export licence from your country.

– Check with your chosen airline regarding travel kennels and any health requirements they may have.

– Advise us of travel details, flight, arrival details and airway bill number.

– We don’t recommend feeding your pet on the day of travel. This can encourage travel sickness or messing in their travel crate during a long journey.

– If you have any worries, please call and talk to us.

FAQ

Will my pet be lonely and isolated during their stay in quarantine?

No – The open plan layout means that the dogs especially remain stimulated and active for their entire stay here. They also get lots of one to one time with staff and playtime every day. We believe the psychological health of your pet is as important as the physical health so we never forget this in the care that we give.

Can I touch and play with my pets whilst they are in quarantine?

Yes, during your visits you are sitting in their individual kennel or (you can bring chairs or we have some onsite, drinks and dog treats!)

What happens if my pet becomes ill?

Our vet visits multiple times per week to check on pets in our care, and are on-call 24/7 in the event of an emergency.

Will my pet miss home?

In their own way of course they will but you would be surprised how quickly they settle and relax. Working with you we will try to be a ‘Home away from Home’. We are always walking around and spending time with them, from the moment we get them up in the morning to when we put them to bed.