
Kip Melbourne West
Formerly Vern Ryan's Pet Resort
3332 Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road, Balliang East VIC 3340
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Kip boasts expansive green grounds with plenty of room to run, play and relax! Let your pets enjoy our comfortable rooms with indoor and outdoor sections, and enjoy bushwalks in the gorgeous countryside of rural Melbourne.
4.9
Monday-Friday: 8:00-11:00am, 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
Public Holidays: as advised
We offer door-to-door transport across the city. This service is run Monday to Friday (subject to availability) and is not offered on public holidays. This service can be added as part of the booking process and takes the stress out of getting your pet to or from their holiday.
Simply contact us at melbournewest@kip.com.au so our team can organise the best time for you to tour the premises.
What service are you interested in?
Dog Boarding Options
We have a variety of pricing options for every dog's needs.
Cat Boarding Options
We've got cat boarding room options for even the fussiest of felines.
Extras Offered
We have a range of extras you can add to your pet's stay to ensure they have the best possible stay with us.
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See what our guests think
Recently had my dog at Kip West for nearly 6 weeks and was very impressed with their attentiveness and continual updates - even adjusting food as required to ensure she maintained her weight adequately. Would you highly recommend.
Alfie and Rosie were well cared for over their 3 week stay. We looked forward to their consistent daily updates and videos which very much put our minds at ease to see them both having fun and socialising. Highly recommend Kip Melbourne West, whilst being some distance away, it’s well worth it as it afforded the space and the bushwalks that our doggies thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to all the staff who looked after our doggies with genuine care and cuddles. Much appreciated.
Once again, the team at Kip exceeded my expectations. From the moment we arrived, George was greeted with enthusiasm and love. It's clear that the staff adore him. The daily photos and videos they share are a delightful touch, allowing me to see him happily playing and socialising with other dogs. It truly warmed my heart to see him enjoying himself so much. The activities provided keep the dogs engaged and happy. I appreciate the personalised care and attention given to George (especially with his medication), as I can tell he feels comfortable and loved during his stay. I cannot recommend Kip enough. If you're looking for a trustworthy and loving place for your fur baby, this is the place to go. Thank you to the entire team at Kip for making George's stay enjoyable and fun once again.
Pup had such a great time. I've only used Kip to board twice but my pup is always so happy and tuckered out from the plays by the time we come to get her. The updates and photos mean so much and really put your mind at ease, especially when boarding is so new to us. Thank you Kip! We will be back.
We love taking our dogs and cats here because we know that staff here are genuinely happy to see them. We have whippets who can be unsettled by other dogs and unfamiliar environments. However even the dogs get excited and love the playtime with other dogs. The staff even washed them for us once. The photo updates are also really great. Highly recommended.
Kobi loved Kip Boarding Melbourne West. They sent daily updates and were friendly and communicative. I loved his photo and report card. Thank you Kip!
Having received daily updates put me at ease, but most of all, knowing how happy Zoro was when I picked him up, was all I needed to see to confirm that Zoro had the time of his life and was very well cared for. Many thanks to the staff working at Kip - Bacchus Marsh
My two adopted dogs, a mini dachshund and her daughter were looked after excellently by Kip. I had them for 9 months and they spent almost 6 weeks 4 days at the kennels. I appreciated the pictures and videos of their progress being sent daily during my trip overseas. Their behaviour with strange dogs and humans had miraculously improved ...The videos of Mitsi in particular relating to other dogs during playtime was not possible before. I'll certainly use Kip again Barbara
I was so impressed with kip Melbourne West. I felt a sense of relief that Rocky was in good hands after check in. The staff were friendly and happy to see rocky. Receiving updates and pics helped me relax knowing he was happy. To be greeted with such a happy dog made me feel happy. To also receive a report on his stay made it extra special and he was well looked after. He will be coming back for more stays.
Thanks to the team at Melbourne West on taking such amazing care of Casper. The daily photos and videos over his two weeks stay was so great to see. Seems like Casper had an awesome time while we were away. Happy to hear that he got heaps of cuddles.
Wow 🤩 I am blown away by the level of care, love and nurturing provided by the amazing staff at Kip Melbourne West who just cared for our two doggies Arnie and Whitesox as well as our kitties Otis and Juniper. Millie would have to be the kindest and most patient animal lover on the planet and I was instantly put at ease when she arrived to transport our furry friends for their three night vacation. I received daily updates and so many incredible photos along the way. Little Arnie is already missing his friends from his playgroup. Thank you so much for all the love you have given to our babies. We will definitely see you again 🫶
Cannot recommend the Kip Melbourne West team more! Had to board my boy Oreo for nearly 3 weeks over the Easter period, for the first time since we adopted him, and the team were amazing. From the home pick up, where the handler was kind, helpful and really acknowledged his behaviour warnings (not good with other dogs) and our nerves, to the daily photo / video updates, and just seeing them interact with him throughout his stay was great. Highly recommend them to others and will definitely use them again in future!
My older doggies had the most fantastic care & love given to them during their 4 weeks stay. I received regular photos & videos of them which was wonderful being a long way away. I could see my rescue dog gained confidence and relaxed over time as the team offered her calm and relaxed attention. They clearly took time to get to know each dog well. The managers were brilliant - Cassie was right on the ball with noticing any changes and responding effectively to these. Their diet/ behaviour/ medications/ health were monitored really well. I could see in the photos how happy they were and attached to the team. Amazing care! Highly recommend. Worth every cent. Huge thank you to the whole team ❤️❤️❤️
The best place we've ever found for our dog! Our dog Rocky thoroughly enjoyed his 10-day stay here, and we would highly recommend it to anyone. They sent us daily photos and videos showing how much fun Rocky was having, and the pictures were absolutely beautiful. The space is much larger compared to other places we've seen, and Rocky's own cage was more spacious than at any other facility. The girls who looked after Rocky were amazing—they truly cared for him, and after staying there, he literally forgot about us! We couldn't be happier with the experience.
The team at Kip recently had our beautiful golden “Doug” with them while we went away for a holiday. Best decision ever! The constant updates and photos of our boy kept us at ease knowing he was having all the fun and making so many new friends! Honestly cannot recommend the team enough. Even included a report card at the end of stay which is a really personal touch and has sealed us to be customers for the future! Thank you team ❤️
My dog Hayley has been to Kip West a few times now and she loves it. I love the daily photos and she always has a big smile on her face. The staff really look after her. She needs twice daily eye drops and her eyes look better than when she left home so really happy. I highly recommend Kip and love the pick up and drop off. This time there was even a report card and certificate which is really a great idea. I’m pleased to say she was a good girl🥰
Our girls seem to always have the best time here! The staff are super friendly and I love the fact that they put daily if not twice daily updates via their web portal. It's so reassuring seeing updates each day! Thank you for taking such good care of our girls.
Our husky cross and kelpie cross recently stayed at Kip West for the second time and we were so pleased by the service provided. The online portal was amazing, we were so happy to be able to login each day we were away and see photo updates. One of our dogs has a food anxiety related sickness that make her ill when not managed well, and Kip did a great job managing this and providing us updates on how she was going. We had a really negative experience with another dog boarding kennels before this one, that left me really anxious about going away and leaving our dogs in boarding, but the team at Kip made us feel really reassured that they were in good hands and were so grateful: The drop off service was also a life saver after a long flight home. Thanks Kip West ☺️
Archie loves visiting you guys. He is happy to stay every time. I love the daily updates and love seeing him smile in the photo's. I know he is happy and well loved by all his carers. Thank you for celebrating his 10th birthday with him, when I couldn't. Archie will definitely come back for another visit xx
Our GSP Odin loves staying at Kip West Melbourne, he is always happy when we drop him off and more importantly when we pick him up! It’s so reassuring to know he is well cared for there and the daily photo updates also add to this.
Recently had my dog at Kip West for nearly 6 weeks and was very impressed with their attentiveness and continual updates - even adjusting food as required to ensure she maintained her weight adequately. Would you highly recommend.
Alfie and Rosie were well cared for over their 3 week stay. We looked forward to their consistent daily updates and videos which very much put our minds at ease to see them both having fun and socialising. Highly recommend Kip Melbourne West, whilst being some distance away, it’s well worth it as it afforded the space and the bushwalks that our doggies thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to all the staff who looked after our doggies with genuine care and cuddles. Much appreciated.
Once again, the team at Kip exceeded my expectations. From the moment we arrived, George was greeted with enthusiasm and love. It's clear that the staff adore him. The daily photos and videos they share are a delightful touch, allowing me to see him happily playing and socialising with other dogs. It truly warmed my heart to see him enjoying himself so much. The activities provided keep the dogs engaged and happy. I appreciate the personalised care and attention given to George (especially with his medication), as I can tell he feels comfortable and loved during his stay. I cannot recommend Kip enough. If you're looking for a trustworthy and loving place for your fur baby, this is the place to go. Thank you to the entire team at Kip for making George's stay enjoyable and fun once again.
Pup had such a great time. I've only used Kip to board twice but my pup is always so happy and tuckered out from the plays by the time we come to get her. The updates and photos mean so much and really put your mind at ease, especially when boarding is so new to us. Thank you Kip! We will be back.
We love taking our dogs and cats here because we know that staff here are genuinely happy to see them. We have whippets who can be unsettled by other dogs and unfamiliar environments. However even the dogs get excited and love the playtime with other dogs. The staff even washed them for us once. The photo updates are also really great. Highly recommended.
Kobi loved Kip Boarding Melbourne West. They sent daily updates and were friendly and communicative. I loved his photo and report card. Thank you Kip!
Having received daily updates put me at ease, but most of all, knowing how happy Zoro was when I picked him up, was all I needed to see to confirm that Zoro had the time of his life and was very well cared for. Many thanks to the staff working at Kip - Bacchus Marsh
My two adopted dogs, a mini dachshund and her daughter were looked after excellently by Kip. I had them for 9 months and they spent almost 6 weeks 4 days at the kennels. I appreciated the pictures and videos of their progress being sent daily during my trip overseas. Their behaviour with strange dogs and humans had miraculously improved ...The videos of Mitsi in particular relating to other dogs during playtime was not possible before. I'll certainly use Kip again Barbara
I was so impressed with kip Melbourne West. I felt a sense of relief that Rocky was in good hands after check in. The staff were friendly and happy to see rocky. Receiving updates and pics helped me relax knowing he was happy. To be greeted with such a happy dog made me feel happy. To also receive a report on his stay made it extra special and he was well looked after. He will be coming back for more stays.
Thanks to the team at Melbourne West on taking such amazing care of Casper. The daily photos and videos over his two weeks stay was so great to see. Seems like Casper had an awesome time while we were away. Happy to hear that he got heaps of cuddles.
Wow 🤩 I am blown away by the level of care, love and nurturing provided by the amazing staff at Kip Melbourne West who just cared for our two doggies Arnie and Whitesox as well as our kitties Otis and Juniper. Millie would have to be the kindest and most patient animal lover on the planet and I was instantly put at ease when she arrived to transport our furry friends for their three night vacation. I received daily updates and so many incredible photos along the way. Little Arnie is already missing his friends from his playgroup. Thank you so much for all the love you have given to our babies. We will definitely see you again 🫶
Cannot recommend the Kip Melbourne West team more! Had to board my boy Oreo for nearly 3 weeks over the Easter period, for the first time since we adopted him, and the team were amazing. From the home pick up, where the handler was kind, helpful and really acknowledged his behaviour warnings (not good with other dogs) and our nerves, to the daily photo / video updates, and just seeing them interact with him throughout his stay was great. Highly recommend them to others and will definitely use them again in future!
My older doggies had the most fantastic care & love given to them during their 4 weeks stay. I received regular photos & videos of them which was wonderful being a long way away. I could see my rescue dog gained confidence and relaxed over time as the team offered her calm and relaxed attention. They clearly took time to get to know each dog well. The managers were brilliant - Cassie was right on the ball with noticing any changes and responding effectively to these. Their diet/ behaviour/ medications/ health were monitored really well. I could see in the photos how happy they were and attached to the team. Amazing care! Highly recommend. Worth every cent. Huge thank you to the whole team ❤️❤️❤️
The best place we've ever found for our dog! Our dog Rocky thoroughly enjoyed his 10-day stay here, and we would highly recommend it to anyone. They sent us daily photos and videos showing how much fun Rocky was having, and the pictures were absolutely beautiful. The space is much larger compared to other places we've seen, and Rocky's own cage was more spacious than at any other facility. The girls who looked after Rocky were amazing—they truly cared for him, and after staying there, he literally forgot about us! We couldn't be happier with the experience.
The team at Kip recently had our beautiful golden “Doug” with them while we went away for a holiday. Best decision ever! The constant updates and photos of our boy kept us at ease knowing he was having all the fun and making so many new friends! Honestly cannot recommend the team enough. Even included a report card at the end of stay which is a really personal touch and has sealed us to be customers for the future! Thank you team ❤️
My dog Hayley has been to Kip West a few times now and she loves it. I love the daily photos and she always has a big smile on her face. The staff really look after her. She needs twice daily eye drops and her eyes look better than when she left home so really happy. I highly recommend Kip and love the pick up and drop off. This time there was even a report card and certificate which is really a great idea. I’m pleased to say she was a good girl🥰
Our girls seem to always have the best time here! The staff are super friendly and I love the fact that they put daily if not twice daily updates via their web portal. It's so reassuring seeing updates each day! Thank you for taking such good care of our girls.
Our husky cross and kelpie cross recently stayed at Kip West for the second time and we were so pleased by the service provided. The online portal was amazing, we were so happy to be able to login each day we were away and see photo updates. One of our dogs has a food anxiety related sickness that make her ill when not managed well, and Kip did a great job managing this and providing us updates on how she was going. We had a really negative experience with another dog boarding kennels before this one, that left me really anxious about going away and leaving our dogs in boarding, but the team at Kip made us feel really reassured that they were in good hands and were so grateful: The drop off service was also a life saver after a long flight home. Thanks Kip West ☺️
Archie loves visiting you guys. He is happy to stay every time. I love the daily updates and love seeing him smile in the photo's. I know he is happy and well loved by all his carers. Thank you for celebrating his 10th birthday with him, when I couldn't. Archie will definitely come back for another visit xx
Our GSP Odin loves staying at Kip West Melbourne, he is always happy when we drop him off and more importantly when we pick him up! It’s so reassuring to know he is well cared for there and the daily photo updates also add to this.
Recently had my dog at Kip West for nearly 6 weeks and was very impressed with their attentiveness and continual updates - even adjusting food as required to ensure she maintained her weight adequately. Would you highly recommend.
Alfie and Rosie were well cared for over their 3 week stay. We looked forward to their consistent daily updates and videos which very much put our minds at ease to see them both having fun and socialising. Highly recommend Kip Melbourne West, whilst being some distance away, it’s well worth it as it afforded the space and the bushwalks that our doggies thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to all the staff who looked after our doggies with genuine care and cuddles. Much appreciated.
Once again, the team at Kip exceeded my expectations. From the moment we arrived, George was greeted with enthusiasm and love. It's clear that the staff adore him. The daily photos and videos they share are a delightful touch, allowing me to see him happily playing and socialising with other dogs. It truly warmed my heart to see him enjoying himself so much. The activities provided keep the dogs engaged and happy. I appreciate the personalised care and attention given to George (especially with his medication), as I can tell he feels comfortable and loved during his stay. I cannot recommend Kip enough. If you're looking for a trustworthy and loving place for your fur baby, this is the place to go. Thank you to the entire team at Kip for making George's stay enjoyable and fun once again.
Pup had such a great time. I've only used Kip to board twice but my pup is always so happy and tuckered out from the plays by the time we come to get her. The updates and photos mean so much and really put your mind at ease, especially when boarding is so new to us. Thank you Kip! We will be back.
We love taking our dogs and cats here because we know that staff here are genuinely happy to see them. We have whippets who can be unsettled by other dogs and unfamiliar environments. However even the dogs get excited and love the playtime with other dogs. The staff even washed them for us once. The photo updates are also really great. Highly recommended.
Kobi loved Kip Boarding Melbourne West. They sent daily updates and were friendly and communicative. I loved his photo and report card. Thank you Kip!
Having received daily updates put me at ease, but most of all, knowing how happy Zoro was when I picked him up, was all I needed to see to confirm that Zoro had the time of his life and was very well cared for. Many thanks to the staff working at Kip - Bacchus Marsh
My two adopted dogs, a mini dachshund and her daughter were looked after excellently by Kip. I had them for 9 months and they spent almost 6 weeks 4 days at the kennels. I appreciated the pictures and videos of their progress being sent daily during my trip overseas. Their behaviour with strange dogs and humans had miraculously improved ...The videos of Mitsi in particular relating to other dogs during playtime was not possible before. I'll certainly use Kip again Barbara
I was so impressed with kip Melbourne West. I felt a sense of relief that Rocky was in good hands after check in. The staff were friendly and happy to see rocky. Receiving updates and pics helped me relax knowing he was happy. To be greeted with such a happy dog made me feel happy. To also receive a report on his stay made it extra special and he was well looked after. He will be coming back for more stays.
Thanks to the team at Melbourne West on taking such amazing care of Casper. The daily photos and videos over his two weeks stay was so great to see. Seems like Casper had an awesome time while we were away. Happy to hear that he got heaps of cuddles.
Wow 🤩 I am blown away by the level of care, love and nurturing provided by the amazing staff at Kip Melbourne West who just cared for our two doggies Arnie and Whitesox as well as our kitties Otis and Juniper. Millie would have to be the kindest and most patient animal lover on the planet and I was instantly put at ease when she arrived to transport our furry friends for their three night vacation. I received daily updates and so many incredible photos along the way. Little Arnie is already missing his friends from his playgroup. Thank you so much for all the love you have given to our babies. We will definitely see you again 🫶
Cannot recommend the Kip Melbourne West team more! Had to board my boy Oreo for nearly 3 weeks over the Easter period, for the first time since we adopted him, and the team were amazing. From the home pick up, where the handler was kind, helpful and really acknowledged his behaviour warnings (not good with other dogs) and our nerves, to the daily photo / video updates, and just seeing them interact with him throughout his stay was great. Highly recommend them to others and will definitely use them again in future!
My older doggies had the most fantastic care & love given to them during their 4 weeks stay. I received regular photos & videos of them which was wonderful being a long way away. I could see my rescue dog gained confidence and relaxed over time as the team offered her calm and relaxed attention. They clearly took time to get to know each dog well. The managers were brilliant - Cassie was right on the ball with noticing any changes and responding effectively to these. Their diet/ behaviour/ medications/ health were monitored really well. I could see in the photos how happy they were and attached to the team. Amazing care! Highly recommend. Worth every cent. Huge thank you to the whole team ❤️❤️❤️
The best place we've ever found for our dog! Our dog Rocky thoroughly enjoyed his 10-day stay here, and we would highly recommend it to anyone. They sent us daily photos and videos showing how much fun Rocky was having, and the pictures were absolutely beautiful. The space is much larger compared to other places we've seen, and Rocky's own cage was more spacious than at any other facility. The girls who looked after Rocky were amazing—they truly cared for him, and after staying there, he literally forgot about us! We couldn't be happier with the experience.
The team at Kip recently had our beautiful golden “Doug” with them while we went away for a holiday. Best decision ever! The constant updates and photos of our boy kept us at ease knowing he was having all the fun and making so many new friends! Honestly cannot recommend the team enough. Even included a report card at the end of stay which is a really personal touch and has sealed us to be customers for the future! Thank you team ❤️
My dog Hayley has been to Kip West a few times now and she loves it. I love the daily photos and she always has a big smile on her face. The staff really look after her. She needs twice daily eye drops and her eyes look better than when she left home so really happy. I highly recommend Kip and love the pick up and drop off. This time there was even a report card and certificate which is really a great idea. I’m pleased to say she was a good girl🥰
Our girls seem to always have the best time here! The staff are super friendly and I love the fact that they put daily if not twice daily updates via their web portal. It's so reassuring seeing updates each day! Thank you for taking such good care of our girls.
Our husky cross and kelpie cross recently stayed at Kip West for the second time and we were so pleased by the service provided. The online portal was amazing, we were so happy to be able to login each day we were away and see photo updates. One of our dogs has a food anxiety related sickness that make her ill when not managed well, and Kip did a great job managing this and providing us updates on how she was going. We had a really negative experience with another dog boarding kennels before this one, that left me really anxious about going away and leaving our dogs in boarding, but the team at Kip made us feel really reassured that they were in good hands and were so grateful: The drop off service was also a life saver after a long flight home. Thanks Kip West ☺️
Archie loves visiting you guys. He is happy to stay every time. I love the daily updates and love seeing him smile in the photo's. I know he is happy and well loved by all his carers. Thank you for celebrating his 10th birthday with him, when I couldn't. Archie will definitely come back for another visit xx
Our GSP Odin loves staying at Kip West Melbourne, he is always happy when we drop him off and more importantly when we pick him up! It’s so reassuring to know he is well cared for there and the daily photo updates also add to this.
Recently had my dog at Kip West for nearly 6 weeks and was very impressed with their attentiveness and continual updates - even adjusting food as required to ensure she maintained her weight adequately. Would you highly recommend.
Alfie and Rosie were well cared for over their 3 week stay. We looked forward to their consistent daily updates and videos which very much put our minds at ease to see them both having fun and socialising. Highly recommend Kip Melbourne West, whilst being some distance away, it’s well worth it as it afforded the space and the bushwalks that our doggies thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to all the staff who looked after our doggies with genuine care and cuddles. Much appreciated.
Once again, the team at Kip exceeded my expectations. From the moment we arrived, George was greeted with enthusiasm and love. It's clear that the staff adore him. The daily photos and videos they share are a delightful touch, allowing me to see him happily playing and socialising with other dogs. It truly warmed my heart to see him enjoying himself so much. The activities provided keep the dogs engaged and happy. I appreciate the personalised care and attention given to George (especially with his medication), as I can tell he feels comfortable and loved during his stay. I cannot recommend Kip enough. If you're looking for a trustworthy and loving place for your fur baby, this is the place to go. Thank you to the entire team at Kip for making George's stay enjoyable and fun once again.
Pup had such a great time. I've only used Kip to board twice but my pup is always so happy and tuckered out from the plays by the time we come to get her. The updates and photos mean so much and really put your mind at ease, especially when boarding is so new to us. Thank you Kip! We will be back.
We love taking our dogs and cats here because we know that staff here are genuinely happy to see them. We have whippets who can be unsettled by other dogs and unfamiliar environments. However even the dogs get excited and love the playtime with other dogs. The staff even washed them for us once. The photo updates are also really great. Highly recommended.
Kobi loved Kip Boarding Melbourne West. They sent daily updates and were friendly and communicative. I loved his photo and report card. Thank you Kip!
Having received daily updates put me at ease, but most of all, knowing how happy Zoro was when I picked him up, was all I needed to see to confirm that Zoro had the time of his life and was very well cared for. Many thanks to the staff working at Kip - Bacchus Marsh
My two adopted dogs, a mini dachshund and her daughter were looked after excellently by Kip. I had them for 9 months and they spent almost 6 weeks 4 days at the kennels. I appreciated the pictures and videos of their progress being sent daily during my trip overseas. Their behaviour with strange dogs and humans had miraculously improved ...The videos of Mitsi in particular relating to other dogs during playtime was not possible before. I'll certainly use Kip again Barbara
I was so impressed with kip Melbourne West. I felt a sense of relief that Rocky was in good hands after check in. The staff were friendly and happy to see rocky. Receiving updates and pics helped me relax knowing he was happy. To be greeted with such a happy dog made me feel happy. To also receive a report on his stay made it extra special and he was well looked after. He will be coming back for more stays.
Thanks to the team at Melbourne West on taking such amazing care of Casper. The daily photos and videos over his two weeks stay was so great to see. Seems like Casper had an awesome time while we were away. Happy to hear that he got heaps of cuddles.
Wow 🤩 I am blown away by the level of care, love and nurturing provided by the amazing staff at Kip Melbourne West who just cared for our two doggies Arnie and Whitesox as well as our kitties Otis and Juniper. Millie would have to be the kindest and most patient animal lover on the planet and I was instantly put at ease when she arrived to transport our furry friends for their three night vacation. I received daily updates and so many incredible photos along the way. Little Arnie is already missing his friends from his playgroup. Thank you so much for all the love you have given to our babies. We will definitely see you again 🫶
Cannot recommend the Kip Melbourne West team more! Had to board my boy Oreo for nearly 3 weeks over the Easter period, for the first time since we adopted him, and the team were amazing. From the home pick up, where the handler was kind, helpful and really acknowledged his behaviour warnings (not good with other dogs) and our nerves, to the daily photo / video updates, and just seeing them interact with him throughout his stay was great. Highly recommend them to others and will definitely use them again in future!
My older doggies had the most fantastic care & love given to them during their 4 weeks stay. I received regular photos & videos of them which was wonderful being a long way away. I could see my rescue dog gained confidence and relaxed over time as the team offered her calm and relaxed attention. They clearly took time to get to know each dog well. The managers were brilliant - Cassie was right on the ball with noticing any changes and responding effectively to these. Their diet/ behaviour/ medications/ health were monitored really well. I could see in the photos how happy they were and attached to the team. Amazing care! Highly recommend. Worth every cent. Huge thank you to the whole team ❤️❤️❤️
The best place we've ever found for our dog! Our dog Rocky thoroughly enjoyed his 10-day stay here, and we would highly recommend it to anyone. They sent us daily photos and videos showing how much fun Rocky was having, and the pictures were absolutely beautiful. The space is much larger compared to other places we've seen, and Rocky's own cage was more spacious than at any other facility. The girls who looked after Rocky were amazing—they truly cared for him, and after staying there, he literally forgot about us! We couldn't be happier with the experience.
The team at Kip recently had our beautiful golden “Doug” with them while we went away for a holiday. Best decision ever! The constant updates and photos of our boy kept us at ease knowing he was having all the fun and making so many new friends! Honestly cannot recommend the team enough. Even included a report card at the end of stay which is a really personal touch and has sealed us to be customers for the future! Thank you team ❤️
My dog Hayley has been to Kip West a few times now and she loves it. I love the daily photos and she always has a big smile on her face. The staff really look after her. She needs twice daily eye drops and her eyes look better than when she left home so really happy. I highly recommend Kip and love the pick up and drop off. This time there was even a report card and certificate which is really a great idea. I’m pleased to say she was a good girl🥰
Our girls seem to always have the best time here! The staff are super friendly and I love the fact that they put daily if not twice daily updates via their web portal. It's so reassuring seeing updates each day! Thank you for taking such good care of our girls.
Our husky cross and kelpie cross recently stayed at Kip West for the second time and we were so pleased by the service provided. The online portal was amazing, we were so happy to be able to login each day we were away and see photo updates. One of our dogs has a food anxiety related sickness that make her ill when not managed well, and Kip did a great job managing this and providing us updates on how she was going. We had a really negative experience with another dog boarding kennels before this one, that left me really anxious about going away and leaving our dogs in boarding, but the team at Kip made us feel really reassured that they were in good hands and were so grateful: The drop off service was also a life saver after a long flight home. Thanks Kip West ☺️
Archie loves visiting you guys. He is happy to stay every time. I love the daily updates and love seeing him smile in the photo's. I know he is happy and well loved by all his carers. Thank you for celebrating his 10th birthday with him, when I couldn't. Archie will definitely come back for another visit xx
Our GSP Odin loves staying at Kip West Melbourne, he is always happy when we drop him off and more importantly when we pick him up! It’s so reassuring to know he is well cared for there and the daily photo updates also add to this.
My spoiled Django had an amazing stay here ❤️ the girls were amazing from start to finish, they sent me pupdates every day with tons of pics and my boy was smiling in every single one of them 🥹 I’m very grateful I could trust them to take care of my Django. Will definitely recommend. The place also is amazing! Even though for me was a bit far away, it was totally worth the drive ;)
Thank you to the team at Kip for looking after our boy Brady. The daily updates were so lovely to see and we knew he was happy and not stressed out.
Thank you guys. Couldn't appreciate your service anymore. Flexible, understanding and caring. Chloe loves her stays at kips Exhausted from her activities today thanks for the great updates🫶
Kip Melbourne West exceeded expectations & my pup Felix didn't want to leave when we picked him up! I was super nervous when he was getting dropped off as he's never boarded overnight before, but my nerves were quickly settled with the daily photo and video updates. Felix looked sooooo happy & I'm sure he was well looked after. Would highly recommend to all my friends.
Thank you to all the staff at Kip for taking care of my staffy Maximus over the weekend. I really appreciated the regular video updates and photos which showed how much fun he was having on his holiday and allowed me to enjoy mine!
Amazing service, we have used pet boarding in the past and now I wouldn’t go anywhere but Kip. From the convenience of the pet transportation service, to having the option of daily bush walks, they even give you a little report card for your pet at the end of their stay - the cutest! Also the daily photos and video updates are the best, seeing Chyna get so many kisses and belly rubs from the girls that work there make it feel like she’s right at home. Thank you Chyna can’t wait to come back :)
Can highly recommend Kip Melbourne West boarding. We have a 6 month old cavoodle Teddy, that suffers separation anxiety and we left him for the long weekend while we visited family interstate. Our minds were put at ease after a quick check in call on day 2. We also received regular photo updates over the weekend reassuring us that Teddy was having a wonderful time. We would definitely not hesitate in leaving our little pup again. I am sure we missed him more than he did us. Thank you for taking good care of our little one
Best ever place for your dog to have a great time and really enjoy its happy stay. Staff are really knowledgeable, helpful and are passionate about what they do. My Aggy sees the stay as an Adventure. Good time with human and doggy friends.
Kip were so amazing and took such good care of my puppy! The regular photo updates made me feel at ease and my dog looked like he had the best time. Couldn't recommend Kip West enough.
Good ppl n nice hospitality
This place was the best!! I was so pleased with the thorough updates and videos of our little guy and appreciated the great check-in process (going over his likes, toys etc). The team were amazing, will go back time and time again.
Beautiful care of my complicated Great Dane X who loves dogs more than people but came to love the staff at Kip.
I’ll be honest—I loved this place, but the only big problem I had was that after a three-day stay, my dog got really sick. I took him to the vet, and he ended up having kennel cough. He’s never been sick before and is kept really healthy. For a week, he’s been crying a lot from the sickness and didn’t want to do anything, even though I know he has a lot of energy. I felt really bad and guilty for taking him there. It was the first time I had ever taken him to a place like that. Although I would still recommend it—the staff is really friendly, and the atmosphere is good for a dog—other than that, I had no problems. The staff was very nice, sending pictures and updates of him every day. But once I came to pick him up, he was really sick.
Our dog loved Kip West. Staff was amazing.
A wonderful place for our dog to stay, she was happy and well cared for. She loves her walks so the bush walks were perfect for her. Staff kept us informed throughout her stay and we loved seeing the daily photos and videos. I would highly recommend Kip Melbourne West and we will definitely be using them again. They even gave her a lovely bath at the end of her stay 💕🐾
From the moment my fur baby was picked up, to his drop off back at our house, Kip was exceptional. It was obvious that the staff loved their jobs and the animals they care for. In the daily photos that I was sent, my cat looked comfortable and well cared for. I was so happy to see him snuggling up with his carers and relaxing on his very own cat balcony! I will definitely be using Kip again.
Always great and friendly service Staff are great at providing updates throughout our pets stay. Highly recommended
My Coby looked happy, enjoying his bush walks and his play time. I appreciated the daily photos and video updates of my pet, Coby. He came home happy and well cared for
Fabulous fabulous fabulous! The staff were lovely and friendly, our puppy seemed very at home and happy throughout his stay. Loved the daily updates. Ziggy will be back :)
My spoiled Django had an amazing stay here ❤️ the girls were amazing from start to finish, they sent me pupdates every day with tons of pics and my boy was smiling in every single one of them 🥹 I’m very grateful I could trust them to take care of my Django. Will definitely recommend. The place also is amazing! Even though for me was a bit far away, it was totally worth the drive ;)
Thank you to the team at Kip for looking after our boy Brady. The daily updates were so lovely to see and we knew he was happy and not stressed out.
Thank you guys. Couldn't appreciate your service anymore. Flexible, understanding and caring. Chloe loves her stays at kips Exhausted from her activities today thanks for the great updates🫶
Kip Melbourne West exceeded expectations & my pup Felix didn't want to leave when we picked him up! I was super nervous when he was getting dropped off as he's never boarded overnight before, but my nerves were quickly settled with the daily photo and video updates. Felix looked sooooo happy & I'm sure he was well looked after. Would highly recommend to all my friends.
Thank you to all the staff at Kip for taking care of my staffy Maximus over the weekend. I really appreciated the regular video updates and photos which showed how much fun he was having on his holiday and allowed me to enjoy mine!
Amazing service, we have used pet boarding in the past and now I wouldn’t go anywhere but Kip. From the convenience of the pet transportation service, to having the option of daily bush walks, they even give you a little report card for your pet at the end of their stay - the cutest! Also the daily photos and video updates are the best, seeing Chyna get so many kisses and belly rubs from the girls that work there make it feel like she’s right at home. Thank you Chyna can’t wait to come back :)
Can highly recommend Kip Melbourne West boarding. We have a 6 month old cavoodle Teddy, that suffers separation anxiety and we left him for the long weekend while we visited family interstate. Our minds were put at ease after a quick check in call on day 2. We also received regular photo updates over the weekend reassuring us that Teddy was having a wonderful time. We would definitely not hesitate in leaving our little pup again. I am sure we missed him more than he did us. Thank you for taking good care of our little one
Best ever place for your dog to have a great time and really enjoy its happy stay. Staff are really knowledgeable, helpful and are passionate about what they do. My Aggy sees the stay as an Adventure. Good time with human and doggy friends.
Kip were so amazing and took such good care of my puppy! The regular photo updates made me feel at ease and my dog looked like he had the best time. Couldn't recommend Kip West enough.
Good ppl n nice hospitality
This place was the best!! I was so pleased with the thorough updates and videos of our little guy and appreciated the great check-in process (going over his likes, toys etc). The team were amazing, will go back time and time again.
Beautiful care of my complicated Great Dane X who loves dogs more than people but came to love the staff at Kip.
I’ll be honest—I loved this place, but the only big problem I had was that after a three-day stay, my dog got really sick. I took him to the vet, and he ended up having kennel cough. He’s never been sick before and is kept really healthy. For a week, he’s been crying a lot from the sickness and didn’t want to do anything, even though I know he has a lot of energy. I felt really bad and guilty for taking him there. It was the first time I had ever taken him to a place like that. Although I would still recommend it—the staff is really friendly, and the atmosphere is good for a dog—other than that, I had no problems. The staff was very nice, sending pictures and updates of him every day. But once I came to pick him up, he was really sick.
Our dog loved Kip West. Staff was amazing.
A wonderful place for our dog to stay, she was happy and well cared for. She loves her walks so the bush walks were perfect for her. Staff kept us informed throughout her stay and we loved seeing the daily photos and videos. I would highly recommend Kip Melbourne West and we will definitely be using them again. They even gave her a lovely bath at the end of her stay 💕🐾
From the moment my fur baby was picked up, to his drop off back at our house, Kip was exceptional. It was obvious that the staff loved their jobs and the animals they care for. In the daily photos that I was sent, my cat looked comfortable and well cared for. I was so happy to see him snuggling up with his carers and relaxing on his very own cat balcony! I will definitely be using Kip again.
Always great and friendly service Staff are great at providing updates throughout our pets stay. Highly recommended
My Coby looked happy, enjoying his bush walks and his play time. I appreciated the daily photos and video updates of my pet, Coby. He came home happy and well cared for
Fabulous fabulous fabulous! The staff were lovely and friendly, our puppy seemed very at home and happy throughout his stay. Loved the daily updates. Ziggy will be back :)
My spoiled Django had an amazing stay here ❤️ the girls were amazing from start to finish, they sent me pupdates every day with tons of pics and my boy was smiling in every single one of them 🥹 I’m very grateful I could trust them to take care of my Django. Will definitely recommend. The place also is amazing! Even though for me was a bit far away, it was totally worth the drive ;)
Thank you to the team at Kip for looking after our boy Brady. The daily updates were so lovely to see and we knew he was happy and not stressed out.
Thank you guys. Couldn't appreciate your service anymore. Flexible, understanding and caring. Chloe loves her stays at kips Exhausted from her activities today thanks for the great updates🫶
Kip Melbourne West exceeded expectations & my pup Felix didn't want to leave when we picked him up! I was super nervous when he was getting dropped off as he's never boarded overnight before, but my nerves were quickly settled with the daily photo and video updates. Felix looked sooooo happy & I'm sure he was well looked after. Would highly recommend to all my friends.
Thank you to all the staff at Kip for taking care of my staffy Maximus over the weekend. I really appreciated the regular video updates and photos which showed how much fun he was having on his holiday and allowed me to enjoy mine!
Amazing service, we have used pet boarding in the past and now I wouldn’t go anywhere but Kip. From the convenience of the pet transportation service, to having the option of daily bush walks, they even give you a little report card for your pet at the end of their stay - the cutest! Also the daily photos and video updates are the best, seeing Chyna get so many kisses and belly rubs from the girls that work there make it feel like she’s right at home. Thank you Chyna can’t wait to come back :)
Can highly recommend Kip Melbourne West boarding. We have a 6 month old cavoodle Teddy, that suffers separation anxiety and we left him for the long weekend while we visited family interstate. Our minds were put at ease after a quick check in call on day 2. We also received regular photo updates over the weekend reassuring us that Teddy was having a wonderful time. We would definitely not hesitate in leaving our little pup again. I am sure we missed him more than he did us. Thank you for taking good care of our little one
Best ever place for your dog to have a great time and really enjoy its happy stay. Staff are really knowledgeable, helpful and are passionate about what they do. My Aggy sees the stay as an Adventure. Good time with human and doggy friends.
Kip were so amazing and took such good care of my puppy! The regular photo updates made me feel at ease and my dog looked like he had the best time. Couldn't recommend Kip West enough.
Good ppl n nice hospitality
This place was the best!! I was so pleased with the thorough updates and videos of our little guy and appreciated the great check-in process (going over his likes, toys etc). The team were amazing, will go back time and time again.
Beautiful care of my complicated Great Dane X who loves dogs more than people but came to love the staff at Kip.
I’ll be honest—I loved this place, but the only big problem I had was that after a three-day stay, my dog got really sick. I took him to the vet, and he ended up having kennel cough. He’s never been sick before and is kept really healthy. For a week, he’s been crying a lot from the sickness and didn’t want to do anything, even though I know he has a lot of energy. I felt really bad and guilty for taking him there. It was the first time I had ever taken him to a place like that. Although I would still recommend it—the staff is really friendly, and the atmosphere is good for a dog—other than that, I had no problems. The staff was very nice, sending pictures and updates of him every day. But once I came to pick him up, he was really sick.
Our dog loved Kip West. Staff was amazing.
A wonderful place for our dog to stay, she was happy and well cared for. She loves her walks so the bush walks were perfect for her. Staff kept us informed throughout her stay and we loved seeing the daily photos and videos. I would highly recommend Kip Melbourne West and we will definitely be using them again. They even gave her a lovely bath at the end of her stay 💕🐾
From the moment my fur baby was picked up, to his drop off back at our house, Kip was exceptional. It was obvious that the staff loved their jobs and the animals they care for. In the daily photos that I was sent, my cat looked comfortable and well cared for. I was so happy to see him snuggling up with his carers and relaxing on his very own cat balcony! I will definitely be using Kip again.
Always great and friendly service Staff are great at providing updates throughout our pets stay. Highly recommended
My Coby looked happy, enjoying his bush walks and his play time. I appreciated the daily photos and video updates of my pet, Coby. He came home happy and well cared for
Fabulous fabulous fabulous! The staff were lovely and friendly, our puppy seemed very at home and happy throughout his stay. Loved the daily updates. Ziggy will be back :)
My spoiled Django had an amazing stay here ❤️ the girls were amazing from start to finish, they sent me pupdates every day with tons of pics and my boy was smiling in every single one of them 🥹 I’m very grateful I could trust them to take care of my Django. Will definitely recommend. The place also is amazing! Even though for me was a bit far away, it was totally worth the drive ;)
Thank you to the team at Kip for looking after our boy Brady. The daily updates were so lovely to see and we knew he was happy and not stressed out.
Thank you guys. Couldn't appreciate your service anymore. Flexible, understanding and caring. Chloe loves her stays at kips Exhausted from her activities today thanks for the great updates🫶
Kip Melbourne West exceeded expectations & my pup Felix didn't want to leave when we picked him up! I was super nervous when he was getting dropped off as he's never boarded overnight before, but my nerves were quickly settled with the daily photo and video updates. Felix looked sooooo happy & I'm sure he was well looked after. Would highly recommend to all my friends.
Thank you to all the staff at Kip for taking care of my staffy Maximus over the weekend. I really appreciated the regular video updates and photos which showed how much fun he was having on his holiday and allowed me to enjoy mine!
Amazing service, we have used pet boarding in the past and now I wouldn’t go anywhere but Kip. From the convenience of the pet transportation service, to having the option of daily bush walks, they even give you a little report card for your pet at the end of their stay - the cutest! Also the daily photos and video updates are the best, seeing Chyna get so many kisses and belly rubs from the girls that work there make it feel like she’s right at home. Thank you Chyna can’t wait to come back :)
Can highly recommend Kip Melbourne West boarding. We have a 6 month old cavoodle Teddy, that suffers separation anxiety and we left him for the long weekend while we visited family interstate. Our minds were put at ease after a quick check in call on day 2. We also received regular photo updates over the weekend reassuring us that Teddy was having a wonderful time. We would definitely not hesitate in leaving our little pup again. I am sure we missed him more than he did us. Thank you for taking good care of our little one
Best ever place for your dog to have a great time and really enjoy its happy stay. Staff are really knowledgeable, helpful and are passionate about what they do. My Aggy sees the stay as an Adventure. Good time with human and doggy friends.
Kip were so amazing and took such good care of my puppy! The regular photo updates made me feel at ease and my dog looked like he had the best time. Couldn't recommend Kip West enough.
Good ppl n nice hospitality
This place was the best!! I was so pleased with the thorough updates and videos of our little guy and appreciated the great check-in process (going over his likes, toys etc). The team were amazing, will go back time and time again.
Beautiful care of my complicated Great Dane X who loves dogs more than people but came to love the staff at Kip.
I’ll be honest—I loved this place, but the only big problem I had was that after a three-day stay, my dog got really sick. I took him to the vet, and he ended up having kennel cough. He’s never been sick before and is kept really healthy. For a week, he’s been crying a lot from the sickness and didn’t want to do anything, even though I know he has a lot of energy. I felt really bad and guilty for taking him there. It was the first time I had ever taken him to a place like that. Although I would still recommend it—the staff is really friendly, and the atmosphere is good for a dog—other than that, I had no problems. The staff was very nice, sending pictures and updates of him every day. But once I came to pick him up, he was really sick.
Our dog loved Kip West. Staff was amazing.
A wonderful place for our dog to stay, she was happy and well cared for. She loves her walks so the bush walks were perfect for her. Staff kept us informed throughout her stay and we loved seeing the daily photos and videos. I would highly recommend Kip Melbourne West and we will definitely be using them again. They even gave her a lovely bath at the end of her stay 💕🐾
From the moment my fur baby was picked up, to his drop off back at our house, Kip was exceptional. It was obvious that the staff loved their jobs and the animals they care for. In the daily photos that I was sent, my cat looked comfortable and well cared for. I was so happy to see him snuggling up with his carers and relaxing on his very own cat balcony! I will definitely be using Kip again.
Always great and friendly service Staff are great at providing updates throughout our pets stay. Highly recommended
My Coby looked happy, enjoying his bush walks and his play time. I appreciated the daily photos and video updates of my pet, Coby. He came home happy and well cared for
Fabulous fabulous fabulous! The staff were lovely and friendly, our puppy seemed very at home and happy throughout his stay. Loved the daily updates. Ziggy will be back :)
Experienced Team, Safe Space, Regular Pupdates, Tailored Care
What makes Kip Boarding different?
We are passionate about providing the best care and enrichment for pets and a great experience for you. Our team of pet lovers have decades of experience.
We know every pet is unique, so we have various options, including different accommodation types and extra services for dog boarding Melbourne, to ensure we are tailoring the stay to suit your pet’s needs - better yet, we will ensure you get frequent updates so you know you are getting the services you paid for!
With best-in-industry facilities and structured processes around health and welfare monitoring, team training, customer updates and enrichment, our team will make sure your pet has the best day, every day.
We know there’s nowhere as special as home.
That’s why we give you the flexibility to adjust your pet's accommodation and services to best suit their needs.
Meet the Manager
How It Works
Big adventures start with comfy stays
What you need to know about your visit
As pet pawrents ourselves, we know that leaving your pet for the first time can be stressful! That’s why we’ve created a boarding experience that feels like a true retreat. Every stay includes a comfortable room, daily playtime with our team, free photo /video updates, and premium kibble meals. You’re also welcome to tour the accommodation beforehand for extra peace of mind.
Whether your dog’s racing around our grassy yards or your cat’s lounging in the sun, we’re confident they’ll love their stay.
To ensure everyone’s safety, please make sure that all pets are up to date with all vaccinations, and a certificate must be presented.

What we do
How We Do Things
FAQs
Our vaccination policy for pet boarding is as follows:
Vaccination Requirement: Your pet must be vaccinated, and the vaccination must be valid for the entire duration of your pet's stay.
- Puppies may board 10 days after their final puppy vaccines as long as they are C5 or equivalent.
- Kittens may board 10 days after their final kitten vaccines as long as they are F3 or equivalent.
- Dogs must have an up-to-date C5 (or equivalent) vaccination.
- Cats must have an up-to-date F3 vaccination.
10-Day Rule: If your pet's previous vaccination had lapsed by more than 14 days, the new vaccine must be administered at least 10 days before the check-in date.
Vaccination Documentation: You are required to provide proof of your pet’s current vaccination. If your pet is checking in within 10 days of their most recent vaccination, we also require the certificate from their immediate prior vaccination.
We are able to care for pets if they’re not desexed. We do not take dogs in heat across our centres. To the extent your dog comes into heat whilst in our care, we will require an emergency contact to pick them up within 24 hours of being notified. We will not accommodate entire males in the same room as undesexed females.
We provide door-to-door transport from major metro cities for $35 one way. You will be contacted by the driver with an estimated arrival time the day before your booking commences.
Absolutely! Simply contact us directly so our team can organise the best time for you to tour the premises.
Absolutely! For an extra $6/pet/day, we can administer medication to your pets. Please provide all medication in a marked vet bag and provide enough medication for the entire duration of their stay.
We sure can, for an extra fee of $3.50/day! Please provide all required food, clearly marked and labelled. Please inform staff if your dog has any food allergies.