Jacinda

Jacinda is the sole proprietor the Nathalia Kennels and Cattery – a natural and successful succession.  Jacinda has the same values, care and love for all the dogs and cats that come under her care.
Organizing the dog play groups take a lot of skill and careful observation - Jacinda really excels in her role here. Jacinda is also responsible for the meds sheets and anything else that isn't routine.
Jacinda’s infectious enthusiasm certainly helped us win the local 2009 Small Business Award and the 2010 Powercor Business Excellence Award
Jacinda successfully completed her traineeship in Companion Animal Studies at Wangaratta TAFE - plus doing Animal Studies through her VCAL year. Jacinda was awarded the regional apprentice of the year in 2006. Prior to starting her TAFE studies. Jacinda completed a grooming course at Box Hill TAFE – though grooming these days is contracted out to local groomers.
Jacinda has a cat called “Delta” and three adored dogs, Indie (pictured), Moira the whippet x staffy she adopted and Sophie (pictured with Holly) - they come to work each day and are part of the meet and greet crew.

Madeleine

Madeleine has always had cats and dogs as part of her family since childhood. The kennels started in 2000.
It was Madeleine’s vision to create a boarding environment where all the dogs can be out of their pens during the day – in social groups to run and be free. The cattery is small in numbers – but large on space for each cat.
From the quality of the food to the blankets – all the comforts for your dog or cat are met.
Madeleine’s cat is Oscar the Burmilla and the dogs are Josie (Kelpie cross Poodle), Monty (Old GR) and Ben (pictured).
Maddy’s main job these days is in the office and taking care of the deliveries and pickups. There are quite a few trips as far as Melbourne to collect dogs for longer term stays.

Cedric

Cedric comes in regularly to wash the dishes and do odd jobs around the kennels. 
Cedric is an integral part of the smooth running of our kennels.

Kellie

Manager, Other General Business
Kellie has worked at the kennels part-time since 2002.
Attention to detail is one of her many fortés.
Kellie, along with Jacinda, represented the NBK & C at the Regional Powercor Awards for Business Excellence –they were excited to be announced the winners in 2010.
Multi-talented Kellie will tackle any given task with enthusiasm and dedication.
Kel has two cats, Simba and Charles. Brock and Max (pictured) are her two dogs. Brock was being fostered by the kennels and now is Kellie's dog.

Tanya

Tanya is one of the greatest additions to the team – her attention to detail is much appreciated.
Tanya works 5 mornings a week and is the Saturday person in charge.
Tanya can get even the shyest dog to become outgoing and confident.
Her 3 dogs are Ben the Maremma, Cody the Chihuahua (pictured) and Macy who she adopted from our kennels. Tanya’s cat is Melise.
Tanya has a BIG HEART when it comes to looking after the waifs and strays (of the 4 legged variety)
After making sure the sleeping quarters are 110% to her satisfaction - Tanya loves to make sure the surrounds are looking good – amazingly energetic and very generous with her time and care.

Ann

Ann works here on Sundays.
Ann is a real softy when it comes to dogs and cats. She has rescued and rehomed dogs at her own expense and time. Ann has a blind husky called Dakota that has 2 glass eyes. A three legged Maltese called Buffy and a previously dumped Cavalier Shih Tzu x called Caroline.
Ann has a couple of cats as well.
Ann is a little camera shy – so there’s a picture of her Dakota instead

Holly

Holly, another gem from the Nathalia Secondary College, started here as part of the Duke of Edinburgh programme–and stayed on. 
Holly works most nights after school and on Sundays on a permanent basis.
Holly has three Chihuahuas–Alex, Cindy and Chiquita. 
Sophie, Jacinda's other labby, is well and truly in the foreground of this photo.

Xav

Xav works here on Mondays and Fridays.
Xav’s forté is his gentle manner with all the dogs. Xav does  the maintenance and mowing around the kennels.  He works here on Mondays and Fridays.
His dog is Zac and cat is Molly.
 Xav is a perfectionist and it shows–he is quick with a smile and is an asset to the Nathalia Kennels and Cattery in so many ways.
We get lots of positive feedback on how great the place looks.
Xav was one of the big reasons that we won the Environment Award in 2010 and the PowerCor Moira Shire Business Excellence Award.
Xav can be contacted for your gardening and maintenance needs on 0408 894 755

Frank Worsfold and Associates – Numurkah Veterinary Clinic – Ph. 03 5862 1655

Frank, Amy, Jodie,  Kate, and Linda take it in turns to be on call of an evening.
Frank’s consult fees are very reasonable as are the costs of medication and surgical procedures. We have no hesitation in calling on them for help if we have any concerns about your dog or cat.
After hours calls are seen to very quickly and getting a daytime appointment is always easy.
Frank’s nursing staff:- Jenny, Elva, Annie and Jill are always helpful and reassuring when anyone’s pet is in distress.
The Numurkah Veterinary clinic and the Nathalia Boarding Kennels work together to re-home dogs and cats when their owners have relinquished them (with lots of success stories)

Di Curnow

Di Curnow is a qualified Canine Myofunctional Therapist. Di regularly attends our dogs here – especially older dogs with arthritis and muscle wasting due to cruciate ligament repair surgery. Di’s rescued Greyhound Delta is pictured. Di's main job is a zookeeper at Kyabram Fauna Park–well worth a visit.
Di has worked wonders on many dogs and is recommended by local veterinarians. Ph. 0409 337 842.

Linda

Linda is a regular helper at the kennels.
Shadow was the first dog to be adopted from our rehousing programme.
Nathalia Kennels re-homes up to 30 dogs and a few cats each year (in co-operation with the Numurkah Vet Clinic).
Shadow and Linda are inseparable – except when Shadow comes to stay at our Kennels. 
Linda is a successful and highly sought after Civil Marriage Celebrant: stylishceremony@yahoo.com.au or phone 0408 947 318 for a brochure.

Helen McKeown regularly comes to the kennels to clip and groom the smaller dogs while staying here.
 Her business is called “Happy Clippers Dog Grooming”. Helen can be contacted on 0418 763 532 .
Helen is locally based in Nathalia – you can take your dog there if not being boarded with us.
Let us know when you drop your dog off for a holiday if you would like to have your dog professionally clipped while here

Ashleigh Williams regularly comes to the kennels to clip and groom the smaller dogs while staying here.
 Her business is called “Just for Paws”   Ashleigh can be contacted on 0432 851 056
Ashleigh is locally based in Numurkah – you can take your dog to her Saxton Street premises or have her visit you at home with her mobile grooming van.
Let us know when you drop your dog off for a holiday if you would like to have your dog professionally clipped while here