Listing #:5719419718
Boutique Pet Boarding Business with Home & Horse-Friendly Property
| Location: | Kapiti Coast, Wellington |
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Rare opportunity to buy a highly successful boutique pet boarding business, sold together with the 2.1 ha Kapiti Coast property it operates from.
Established kennel and cattery known for personalised care and a strong reputation, with the highest number of 5-star reviews within a 100 km, supported by a loyal and growing client base.
Proven growth of 15-20% p.a. over the past five years & 19% growth in 2025. Dog boarding cabins, cattery building and purpose-built dog studio support daycare and extra peak-period capacity.
Includes a 5-bedroom American barn-style home with high ceilings, fireplace, and heating/air-conditioning throughout, suitable for owner-operators seeking a balanced live/work setup.
Peaceful rural setting near Kapiti beaches; amenities 5 minutes and Wellington CBD 50 min drive away.
Highlights:
- Business & property sold together only
- Profitable boutique pet boarding business with strong financials
- Multiple outbuildings
- Dressage arena for equestrian use (option to rent out)
- Currently owner-operated with minimal staffing, offering flexibility to either remain hands-on or employ staff to manage most day-to-day operations
- SOP and trained staff support continuity and allow owners to step away periodically
Boutique-style business known for it small-scale setup, calm environments, and individual attention rather than high-volume throughput.
Suits an owner-operator, couple, or buyer wanting a profitable lifestyle business with operational flexibility. Further scope for complementary services such as grooming or training. Operations are structured for reliability, consistency, and manageable daily workload.
Info pack (detailed financials + Business Description & Analysis, more Photos) available to qualified buyers on request with a signed NDA.
Sale due to owners try to be closer to family. Support offered: 2 weeks on-site handover/training plus up to 6 months online support (by agreement).
Price guide (business & property): NZD 1.75m – 1.80m.
Established kennel and cattery known for personalised care and a strong reputation, with the highest number of 5-star reviews within a 100 km, supported by a loyal and growing client base.
Proven growth of 15-20% p.a. over the past five years & 19% growth in 2025. Dog boarding cabins, cattery building and purpose-built dog studio support daycare and extra peak-period capacity.
Includes a 5-bedroom American barn-style home with high ceilings, fireplace, and heating/air-conditioning throughout, suitable for owner-operators seeking a balanced live/work setup.
Peaceful rural setting near Kapiti beaches; amenities 5 minutes and Wellington CBD 50 min drive away.
Highlights:
- Business & property sold together only
- Profitable boutique pet boarding business with strong financials
- Multiple outbuildings
- Dressage arena for equestrian use (option to rent out)
- Currently owner-operated with minimal staffing, offering flexibility to either remain hands-on or employ staff to manage most day-to-day operations
- SOP and trained staff support continuity and allow owners to step away periodically
Boutique-style business known for it small-scale setup, calm environments, and individual attention rather than high-volume throughput.
Suits an owner-operator, couple, or buyer wanting a profitable lifestyle business with operational flexibility. Further scope for complementary services such as grooming or training. Operations are structured for reliability, consistency, and manageable daily workload.
Info pack (detailed financials + Business Description & Analysis, more Photos) available to qualified buyers on request with a signed NDA.
Sale due to owners try to be closer to family. Support offered: 2 weeks on-site handover/training plus up to 6 months online support (by agreement).
Price guide (business & property): NZD 1.75m – 1.80m.
Business buyer’s checklist
Price on application
Listed: Thu 8 Jan, 10:01 am
Seller's details
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- Member since Feb 2008
Expires: Mon 16 Feb, 4:57 am



