Here at Green Lane Farm, we like to think that we offer a whole lot more than your average boarding kennel. With over 50 years of accumulated experience in the business, we’ve learned a fair bit about what our customers – both human and non-human – want from us. This month, we’re taking a closer look at…

Taking a dog for a walk sounds like such a straightforward thing, doesn’t it? First of all, it’s very rarely a problem encouraging most dogs to go out – they’re usually far more eager to go for a walk than we are! And then the mechanics involved are not exactly rocket science: attach lead to collar,…

Rabbits are popular pets, especially for families with small children, as they can usually be relied on to be docile and safe to be around – although you should never leave rabbit care completely in the hands of a young child. Rabbits may be docile, but they still have complex needs that you as an adult…

Every cat owner will tell you that (most) cats are nothing but a total joy to have around the home. They can be warm, affectionate, playful, funny and intelligent. And they also tend to be much more independent than dogs, so they’re not as demanding of your time and you don’t need to worry about…

As the weather turns colder and wetter and the days get shorter, there’s some compensation that some of our favourite festivals and holidays also happen at this time of year. First, we have Halloween, closely followed by Diwali and Bonfire Night, and after that it’s only a short wait before Christmas and New Year.  Not…

At some point, everyone who has a pet cat was doing it for the first time. It can be a scary thing – after all, you’re responsible for the health and wellbeing of a living creature with very particular needs and preferences.  There’s so much you can get out of sharing your life with a cat.…