Dog lovers spend $1.7 million on Queensland dog boarding kennel

Jonathan ChancellorApril 10, 2013

A $28 a day dog boarding kennel, located between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast has been sold for $1.7?million.

The Pines Pet Resort on Rutters Road, Caboolture was bought by a couple from Cairns who have experience in the boarding kennel industry.

It last sold at $600,000 in 2004 and at $220,000 in 1997.

The 10,500-square-metre site includes a five-bedroom residence, pool and gazebo.

The pet resort included secure exercise yards and two catteries.

It was billed as offering “five-star” standard with sheep skins for winter and feather filled pillows.

"Of course all of our guests enjoy relaxing piped music," the site said.

Ray White Commercial Caloundra’s Len Greedy and Alan Gray sold the property on behalf of Glenn and Jenelle Wagner, who secured the resort in 2004.

It has the capacity to accomodate 120 guest pets.

"We stock a range of foods to tempt fussy dogs to eat – including VIP roll, homemade chicken casserole (chicken, pasta, rice, vegetables, garlic) and when everything else fails we will offer fresh warm BBQ chicken.

"All our feline friends are also offered pedigree advance premium quality dry food," the site says.

Jonathan Chancellor

Jonathan Chancellor is one of Australia's most respected property journalists, having been at the top of the game since the early 1980s. Jonathan co-founded the property industry website Property Observer and has written for national and international publications.

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