Busy Summer in Quarantine
This has been a busy summer for London and Essex Kent’s Farm Kennels and Cattery as we have said goodbye to many of our Quarantine guests and welcome a new Guinea Pig. Here are the stories of our departed guests… Frieda the Rabbit flew from Dubai and after her...
Preventing Heatstroke in Animals
As temperatures rise for the summer months it is important to ensure that all animals are kept cool to avoid heat stroke. In 2018 the hot weather caused 58 animals deaths so here are some ways to keep your pet cool: restricting exercise, don’t leave pets in the car,...
A Cats Tale
London and Essex Kent’s Farm Kennels and Cattery have had a busy week with two new cats arriving in quarantine. Pip (in the picture above) and Princess Tia were both required to enter quarantine as, unfortunately for their families, they did not meet the strict...
CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk
London and Essex Kent’s Farm Kennels and Cattery are avid participants in the fundraising events held by Cardiac Risk in the Young. CRY aim to prevent young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, their research programme and screening to identify those at risk. CRY...
Guide Dog Libby’s Final Pupdate
London and Essex Kent’s Farm Kennels and Cattery are proud sponsors of Guide Dogs for the Blind Association who aim to provide life-changing services to those who are blind or partially sighted. To aid their ambition their research programme ensures they provide...
Ansel’s New Home in the UK
London and Essex Kent’s Farm Kennels and Cattery are saying goodbye to Ansel the Beagle this week who has spent 4 months in London and Essex Quarantine. Ansel flew into Heathrow from the Philippines and unfortunately, due to failing his blood tests, had to spend the...
LEKF respond to Mayday alert from heathrow
It’s been a busy start to May in quarantine here at London and Essex Kent’s Farm Kennels and Cattery. Yazzi the Beagle and Bella the Jack Russell, flew in to Heathrow from South Africa. Unfortunately for their family, they didn’t meet the UK entry requirements so we...
Home time for Kenzo!
Kenzo, the Staffy, came to stay with us in January this year and due to his family having to stay abroad for longer than anticipated he has made himself truly at home here at London and Essex Kent’s Farm Kennels and Cattery. He has been an absolute pleasure to have...
Now here’s a bunny thing!
Frieda, a male rabbit has arrived at London and Essex Kent’s Farm Kennel and Cattery. He arrived today from Dubai for a four month stay in quarantine. Quarantine is one of the methods which the UK Government currently uses to prevent the introduction of rabies and...
Helping Hetty through Heathrow
We had a call from the pet travel people at London Heathrow Airport on Thursday last week. They had a little dog call “Hetty” with them. Hetty had flown in from Greece. But much to her family’s dismay, her microchip failed to read, meaning she couldn’t pass through...