Guides
- Kennels open on Christmas Day? Holiday check-in hours 2026
Which of 35 kennels and catteries in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane close or limit check-in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 Dec and New Year 2026/27, each sourced.
- Christmas 2026 kennel minimum stays, deposits & cancellation rules compared
Minimum stays (7–14 days), deposits, non-refundable fees and cancellation deadlines for Christmas 2026 at 35 kennels and catteries in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, each sourced.
- Christmas boarding checklist for Melbourne dog and cat owners (2026)
A practical checklist for booking a Melbourne kennel or cattery over Christmas 2026 — vaccinations, deposits, minimum stays and closures, with sources.
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