Kendall Valley Kennels

Specialties

Kendall Valley Kennels is the recipient of the 1997 Stanly County Historical Properties Commission’s Commercial Award of the Year and the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce 2001 Best Woman Owned Small Business of the Year Award.

We have over 25 years of animal care experience. Each visitor can enjoy personalized care, individual playtime in a ¹⁄₃ acre of grassy playground, personal dog dens for your dog’s comfort, 27-​inch color TV, security system, audio monitor from kennel to owner’s residence, summer wading pool, and central A/​C & heat. We are an accredited AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and teach basic dog obedience.

All pets boarding with us must be healthy, up to date on all vaccinations, and easily handled. New clients are asked to visit the kennel by appointment with their pet and a copy of their pet’s vaccination record prior to making reservations. Please make reservations in advance by calling 704−982−0322.

History

Established in 1994.

The owner of Kendall Valley Kennels worked for local veterinarians for almost 14 years before opening this small personal care boarding kennel. She has been taking dog obedience training since 1982. She has been teaching Dog Obedience Classes at the local YMCA since 2001. She is also a AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator.

Her years experience with dogs has taught her that a boarding situation isn’t right for all dogs. She wants all dogs boarding with her to be happy, healthy and love the time they are with her. She requires a Get Acquainted Visit for all new clients.

Meet the Business Owner

Linda S.

Business Owner

Linda has had a love for animals her whole life. She started working in the animal care profession in 1978 as a Veterinarian Assistance. Linda’s other great love has always been her small farm. After a career of almost 14 year as a Veterinarian Assistance she decided to combine her 2 great loves and open a small personal care boarding kennel and work from home.

She restored a small portion of her historic barn to use has her boarding facility. In 1997 she was rewarded for her efforts by receiving the Stanly County Historical Properties Commission’s Commercial Award of the Year. In 2001 Kendall Valley Kennels was Stanly County Chamber of Commerce Best Woman Owned Small Business of the Year Award.