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Rednels K9 Services Rednels K9 Services- Fully licensed & insured canine care facility based in the peaceful countryside of Shipdham, Norfolk.
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We proudly hold a 5-star Dog Boarding & Day Care Licence (AWL00139), and fully covered business insurance (ACE005005)

🐾 MEET THE TEAM – THE LITTLEST MEMBER OF THE REDNELS FAMILY 🐾Meet Hugo – Our Youngest Team Member & Chief Cuddle Officer...
08/10/2026

🐾 MEET THE TEAM – THE LITTLEST MEMBER OF THE REDNELS FAMILY 🐾

Meet Hugo – Our Youngest Team Member & Chief Cuddle Officer ❤️

Every team has someone who brings a little extra happiness, laughter and personality to the workplace, and here at Rednels, that person is Hugo!

Hugo is Shannon’s little boy, and although he might be the youngest member of the Rednels family, his love for dogs is certainly no smaller than anyone else’s.

For Hugo, growing up surrounded by dogs isn’t just part of everyday life – it’s all he’s ever known. 🐶

With 15 dogs of our own and a business dedicated entirely to canine care, Hugo has grown up in an environment where animals are a huge part of family life.

From a young age, he’s been surrounded by dogs of all different breeds, personalities and backgrounds, learning the importance of kindness, patience, compassion and respect for animals.

Rednels isn’t just Mummy’s business – it’s a huge part of Hugo’s childhood.

If you’ve visited Rednels before, there’s a good chance you’ve already met Hugo! He’s often on hand at the gate, ready to greet our clients with a big smile and a warm welcome.

He absolutely loves being part of the daily hustle and bustle, saying hello to familiar faces and helping make everyone feel welcome when they arrive.

For Hugo, welcoming clients to Rednels is something he genuinely enjoys, and his cheerful personality brings a lovely sense of warmth and family to our business.

While the grown-ups take care of the important responsibilities, Hugo brings something equally special to our little team: endless enthusiasm, a love for our four-legged friends and plenty of smiles.

Being raised around dogs gives Hugo the opportunity to learn that caring for animals is about so much more than cuddles and playtime. It’s about understanding their feelings, respecting their boundaries and recognising that every dog deserves to feel safe, happy and loved.

And as his mum, there’s something incredibly special about being able to share my passion and life’s work with my little boy.

One of the things I’m most proud of is that Hugo is growing up seeing firsthand the love, dedication and hard work that goes into caring for animals.

I hope that, whatever path he chooses in life, he carries those values of compassion, kindness and responsibility with him.

At Rednels, we are incredibly proud to be a family-run business, and Hugo is a very special part of that family.

He reminds us that behind all the hard work, early mornings and long days, there is something truly wonderful about building a life around what you love.

Because Rednels isn’t just a business to us. It’s our home, our passion and a huge part of our family. ❤️🐾

Hugo

Youngest Member of the Rednels Family | Chief Cuddle Officer 🐶❤️

🐾 MEET THE TEAM – THE PEOPLE BEHIND REDNELS K9 SERVICES 🐾Meet Sammy – Kennel Assistant at Rednels K9 Services ❤️Sammy ha...
08/10/2026

🐾 MEET THE TEAM – THE PEOPLE BEHIND REDNELS K9 SERVICES 🐾

Meet Sammy – Kennel Assistant at Rednels K9 Services ❤️

Sammy has been a valued member of the Rednels team for the past two years, bringing with her a genuine passion for dogs, a compassionate nature and a wealth of hands-on experience in canine care.

Before joining Rednels, Sammy successfully ran her own dog walking and pet sitting business, giving her extensive experience in caring for other people’s much-loved pets. This background has provided her with a strong understanding of the responsibility, trust and attention to detail involved in looking after dogs while their owners are away.

Sammy’s training and professional development includes:

🐾 Canine First Aid Trained

🐾 Canine Behaviour Training

🐾 Puppy Training

🐾 Currently working towards her Diploma in Canine Physiotherapy

Sammy is passionate about continually expanding her knowledge and developing her skills, ensuring she can provide the best possible care for the dogs entrusted to us.

For Sammy, dogs aren’t just a job – they’re a way of life.

At home, Sammy has four dogs of her own, who are her absolute world. Her love and dedication to her own dogs is reflected in the way she cares for every dog here at Rednels.

One of the reasons Sammy fits so naturally into our team is that her values align perfectly with the ethos upon which Rednels was founded.

She treats every dog as though they were one of her own.

Her approach is gentle, patient, compassionate and loving, combined with the knowledge and practical experience needed to understand each dog’s individual personality, behaviour and needs.

Sammy understands that every dog is someone’s much-loved family member, and that leaving them in another person’s care requires an enormous amount of trust.

She takes that responsibility seriously, ensuring the dogs in her care receive not only excellent physical care, but also the kindness, reassurance, companionship and affection they deserve.

Whether she’s spending time getting to know a nervous newcomer, providing enrichment and exercise, or simply offering some extra cuddles and reassurance, Sammy’s priority is always the happiness, comfort and wellbeing of the dogs.

At Rednels, we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

Having someone on our team who shares the same passion, dedication and genuine love for dogs is incredibly important to us.

Sammy is a wonderful example of the values we stand for, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have her as part of the Rednels family.

Because here at Rednels, your dogs are cared for by people who don’t just work with dogs – they truly love them. ❤️🐾

Sammy

Kennel Assistant | Rednels K9 Services

🐾 MEET THE TEAM – THE HEART BEHIND REDNELS K9 SERVICES 🐾Meet Shannon Slender – Owner & Founder of Rednels K9 ServicesFor...
08/10/2026

🐾 MEET THE TEAM – THE HEART BEHIND REDNELS K9 SERVICES 🐾

Meet Shannon Slender – Owner & Founder of Rednels K9 Services

For the past six years, I have dedicated myself to building Rednels K9 Services into a place where dogs receive the highest standards of care, compassion and individual attention.

My professional background includes:

🐾 Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

🐾 Qualified Canine Behaviourist

🐾 Professional Dog Trainer

🐾 Canine First Aid Trained

🐾 Currently completing my Diploma in Canine Nutrition, which I am now in the final stages of achieving.

With a background in veterinary nursing, canine behaviour and training, alongside my continued professional development in canine nutrition, I bring a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to Rednels.

I strongly believe that exceptional canine care requires a holistic approach, encompassing physical health, nutrition, emotional wellbeing and an understanding of each dog’s individual needs.

Dogs aren’t just my profession – they are my life.

I currently have 15 dogs of my own, many of whom are rescues or dogs I have taken on and rehabilitated through complex medical or behavioural challenges. Some were facing euthanasia before being given another opportunity at life.

Caring for these dogs has shaped not only who I am as a person, but also the values and standards upon which Rednels has been built.

My philosophy is simple: I will never provide a standard of care for your dog that I wouldn’t expect for my own.

I understand how difficult it can be to leave your dog in someone else’s care. In fact, the thought of leaving my own dogs in a traditional kennel environment, without the love, attention and individual care they are accustomed to at home, is something I have always struggled with.

That is exactly why I created Rednels to be different.

Although we are a fully licensed kennel establishment, we pride ourselves on offering an experience that goes far beyond traditional kennelling.

Our days begin at 6am and continue through until 10pm, with our time devoted to the dogs in our care. We focus on building relationships, understanding individual personalities, providing enrichment, exercise, companionship and, most importantly, ensuring every dog feels safe, comfortable and loved.

We recognise that every dog is an individual, with their own routines, preferences, personalities and emotional needs. Our approach is centred around adapting our care to suit each dog, rather than expecting every dog to fit into the same routine.

At Rednels, your dog is never simply a booking or a kennel number. They are an individual, a much-loved member of your family, and they deserve to be treated as such. And your dogs become a part of our family here.

I have poured my heart, knowledge and experience into creating a place where I would feel genuinely comfortable leaving my own dogs.

That is the standard I strive to deliver to every client, every single day.

Because to me, exceptional dog care isn’t just about meeting their needs. It’s about making them feel at home, understood, secure and loved. ❤️🐾

Shannon Slender

Owner & Founder | Rednels K9 Services

Coco ❤️
07/10/2026

Coco ❤️

River and Roo ❤️
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River and Roo ❤️

Mac and Maibelle ❤️
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Mac and Maibelle ❤️

Ralph and Maui ❤️
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Ralph and Maui ❤️

Boo, Reggie, Monty, Bella and Baron ❤️
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Boo, Reggie, Monty, Bella and Baron ❤️

Apologies for not posting many photos this month….. it’s been a busy one ❤️ We’re still here doing our thing and loving ...
28/09/2026

Apologies for not posting many photos this month….. it’s been a busy one ❤️

We’re still here doing our thing and loving every minute of it with the dogs 🥰 (just rubbish at socials 🫢)

Me and my soul dog Sam ❤️

Arlo ❤️
28/09/2026

Arlo ❤️

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Shipdham
IP257PU

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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