About Us
Property and Owner Info
Winding Lane Kennels is a full-service boarding facility for dogs and cats. The property is situated on 55 acres, located off of SilverBluff Road in Aiken, South Carolina, on Claw & Paw Court. Purchased in 1998, the original kennel, previously owned by Charles Warner, was completely renovated and officially opened on February 20, 1999. Kelli Hofstetter is the owner, and has been in the Pet Care Industry since 1990. Kelli has a special gift with dogs that enables her to work with hard to handle dogs. Her specialty is working with shut-down, stranger-selective, dog-selective, and feral dogs. She has also handled many dogs with bite histories. We accept all pets of all breeds, this is what sets us apart from other facilities.
HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:30 TO 11:00 AM
3:30 to 5:30 PM
SATURDAY
8:30 TO 10:00 AM
4:00 TO 5:00 PM
SUNDAY
4:00 TO 5:30 PM
*Hours are subject to change without notice*
**Hours will vary during major holidays, please call office for holiday hours**
Dog and Cat Boarding
Our facility, for both the dogs and cats, is heated and air conditioned. Units are set to 64-66 degrees in the winter and 65-67 degrees in the summer. Music is played 24 hours a day. The outdoor courtyard area is surrounded by 6 to 8 foot fencing, and every pet is exercised in the courtyard area 2-3 times a day at no extra cost. At this time, we do not offer community playtime, so each pet is exercised by themselves. The facility owner resides on the property. Pet owner may provide bedding, food, toys, and treats.
We have a small staff of 1-4 people with usually only 2 people working at a time. This has shown to greatly lower your pet's stress level during its stay.
Vaccination requirements: Rabies (within the last 3-5 years), Parvo/Distemper (required for pups under age of 4 yrs), and Bordatella (Canine Cough-dogs only)
**We no longer require the Bordatella Vaccination but if you'd like to still get it, we ask that it is done at least 2 WEEKS PRIOR to boarding**
All pets must be flea/tick free
This is to insure that our facility remains flea-free!
**Capstar will be given if we see any fleas and pet owner will be charged accordingly**
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Dog Cabins
LARGE DOG CABINS
13 Indoor Runs with Outdoor Patio
(Dimensions: Inside 4x4 : Outside 4x12)
Two Large Suites with Outdoor Patio for Multi Pet Families
(Dimensions: Inside 4x8 : Outside 8x12)
SMALL DOG CABINS
17 Indoor Runs with Outdoor Patio
(Dimensions: Inside 3x4 : Outside 3x10)
Two Small Suites with Outdoor Patio for Multi Pet Families (Dimensions: Inside 3x6 : Outside 6x10)
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Cat Cabins
**Meow Meadows**
Indoor/Outdoor runs with a patio
Indoor runs with a view
Quiet and separate from the dogs
Heated/Air Conditioned
Music played 24 hours
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News
**ALERT**
As of MARCH 1, 2024, our rates will increase to $31 per day per dog and $23 per day per cat. We will continue to discount the rates $1 per day per dog, if the owner provides food.
Some of our clients are confused about how the boarding charges work. The charges begin the day you bring in your pet. It doesn't matter what time you bring them in, you are charged the full day. If you pick up your pet Monday through Friday before 11:00 AM, or Saturday morning, you are not charged for that day. Pickups after 3:30 PM during the work week, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday pickups, you will be charged a full day's board. During certain holidays, our hours will vary, please check our voicemail for specific hours of operation during these times. Special arrangements can be made to drop off or pick up your pet during off hours, but an after-hours fee of $50 will be charged to your bill.
We are a small boarding facility with only two staff members. Sometimes we cannot always answer the phone during business hours, because we are busy taking care of the animals. If you call and get voice mail, please leave a message and we will return the call as soon as possible.
Directions to our facility
Coming from Aiken heading towards Jackson on Hwy 302 (Silverbluff Rd) we are one mile past Herndon Dairy Rd on the right.
Coming from Augusta via Sandbar Ferry Rd and 278, turn left at the light at Petticoat Junction onto hwy 302 (Silverbluff Rd) and we are three and half miles on the left.
Rescue
Kelli is CFO of Canine Hospice Animal Rescue, founded by Angela Wilson in 2020. We are a hospice rescue that takes in shelter dogs that are medically unadoptable. We care for them until their end of life transition.
Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program
We have always supported our local and non-local rescues and shelters from the time we opened in 1999. It's our way of giving back and helping in any way we can. We are specialty hosts for most of our fosters that come to us. They will typically be dogs that have a behavioral history that prevents them from being in a conventional foster home. We are equipped and have decades of experience with handling these types of issues. We allow the dogs to decompress and just let them be dogs, with no pressure or expectations. After they have settled in, we begin the work of trying to trigger the behaviors that they were surrendered for and we work with an amazing trainer to help facilitate their transition into a forever home.
Boarding Rates
Competitive Pricing
Our prices are commiserate with other local facilities. Our prices are all inclusive, which means we do not charge for extra services like playtime, pet medications, or one-on-one personal care.
DISCOUNTED RATE
20%
We offer a discount to our Military/Veterans, and Law Enforcement Officers as a THANK YOU for your service and sacrifices to our country!
Short-Term Boarding
Daily care for your loved pets.
Daily DOG Rates
$31.00/Day
$1.00 off per day per dog if owner provides food. Includes playtime 2 times a day.
Daily CAT Rates
$23.00/Day
Long-Term Boarding
Long term care for your loved pets.
Monthly Dog Rate
$825/month
Monthly Cat Rate
$615/month
Doggie Daycare Rates
We don't offer your typical daycare that includes community playtime. If you need a place for your pup to just come hang out with us for the day, they will get plenty of outside playtime with our staff!
One day a week
$20
Three days a week
$50
Five days a week
$75
Grooming
We do not offer full grooming at this time. Kennel baths, nails and brush outs can be done by appointment.
Baths
$40-$60
Baths include ears and nail trimming. Price varies according to size of pet and thickness of coat.
Vet Runs
Vet Runs Available
$40
Don't have time to run your pet to the vet before boarding? We can take your pet during its stay with us.
*You are responsible for the vet bill*
Pick-up and delivery service
Dog Shuttle Service
$50
We have a shuttle service that can come pick up your pets for their boarding stay and deliver them back home.
Doggie Doodie De'tail
Not fond of picking up your dogs poo out of your yard? Send us an email and we will do it for you! Prices vary according to size of yard, number of dogs, and location. Daily, bi-weekly, weekly, bi-monthly, monthly or just one time pick up, you choose your schedule. ***Please send us an email at doodiedetail@gmail.com for more info!***
doodiedetail@gmail.com
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Our Favorite People
These are some of the Veterinarians that we work with on a regular basis. Please check them out!
North Augusta Animal Hospital
Palmetto Vet Calls
Doc Trey is amazing and always accommodating in helping with our foster pup's vet needs!
Carolina Equine Clinic
Doc Lisa Handy is an amazing large animal vet!
Rescue Affiliates
We have always supported rescues and shelters from the time we opened in 1999. It's our way of giving back and helping in any way we can. These rescues are who we currently work with and support.
Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee
We specialty host a couple of Boston Terriers from BTR.
CSRA Forgotten Souls, Inc
Shelter Animals Matter
Local rescue that enhances the lives of heartworm positive, medical needs and at-risk shelter animals pulled into their rescue. They provide funding for care and veterinary treatment.
Our Fosters
Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program
Domino Ranger
Domino is the namesake of our specialty host program and was in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. He had many behavioral issues. After many vet visits and working with special trainers, it was decided that the rescue would be unable to safely place him up for adoption. After careful consideration and with all options exhausted, his quality of life being our main determination, he was peacefully transitioned. We miss him dearly.
Meet Bruno Mars! **ADOPTED**
Bruno Mars is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program. He is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. He is a 4.5 year old neutered Boston that has completed the program and will be available for adoption soon!
Meet Dottie Dooders!
Dottie Dooders is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program and has been with us for awhile now. She is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. She is currently in training that will help to transition her into a forever home! She has a little "stranger danger" phobia, but once you give her a few treats, she warms up to you immediately. She is our "zoomie" queen and is a goofy girl! She will be up for adoption soon!
Meet Bread and Shiny! **ADOPTED**
Bread and Shiny came to us as semi-feral litter mates that were being cared for by a homeless woman. They were brought into rescue with Hands 2 Paws and joined our specialty host foster program shortly after. They have come so very far but are still very skiddish of strangers. They are currently up for adoption, but would need a family willing to take the much needed time to acclimate them to their new environment. Both are 4 year old Neutered males.
Meet Peek-a_Boo! *At the Rainbow Bridge*
Update: Sadly we had to help Boo cross over the rainbow bridge. He will be missed. Boo came to us back in June of 2011. He was dumped out of a moving vehicle and made his way up to us. He was in bad shape and we nursed him back to health. He is 14 years old and will live out his life with us.
Meet Derby Densmore! **ADOPTED**
"Big D" is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program and is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. He is an 11-year-old, neutered Boston that has been in rescue for about 6 years now. He does have a bite history, but we have been working with him and he has shown nothing but silliness with us. He is on CBD oil, and this has helped immensely with his aches and pains and mind. He is just a sweet, old guy. He will be placed up for adoption soon.
Meet Rex Cooper! **ADOPTED**
Our very own "Grumpy Dog" and affectionately called "Grumpy Gump", Rex is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program and is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. Rex is a 4-year-old, neutered Boston. He has a permanent frown, but he is a happy little guy that LOVES any and every toy! He is quirky, silly, obsessed with toys, and will make you laugh every second of the day! He will be up for adoption very soon!
Meet Ferguson MacGregor!
Fergus or "Ferger Burger" is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Program and is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. He is a 9-year-old, neutered Boston, that lost his owner years ago. He is a happy and affectionate little guy, but can also be very intense, energetic and bouncy. He does have a bite history and usually bites without warning. This typically happens in new environments and with new people. Once he is comfortable with you, he is super sweet!
Meet Slick Willy! **ADOPTED**
Slick is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Program and is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. He is a 6-year-old, neutered Boston. He is a happy go lucky guy that loves to roam around taking in all of the scenery. He's quiet but loves to tote around toys. He used to dart out of open doors, but we've been working on this and he's doing much better! He is up for adoption.
Meet Famous Amos
Amos is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program and is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. He is a 2-year-old neutered Boston that has been with us since April of '22. He's a sweet boy that has bounced around a few times. He loves to be around people and some dogs. Amos is up for adoption!
Meet Shaymus!
Shaymus is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program and is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. He is a 6-year-old neutered Boston that was surrendered because owner was pregnant. He has bitten owner but did not break skin. He is very active and loves playing with toys. He had his eye removed in Oct and he has mellowed quite a bit since then. We think he was in a substantial amount of pain. He is on CBD oil daily and should stay on it. He is a very sweet and lov
Meet Chauncey!
Chauncey is a 12-year-old Labrador/Retriever mix. He is in rescue with Canine Hospice Animal Rescue. He is a sweet old fella that came to us with serious skin and ear issues that a year later we are still working on. He's seen the vet many times and a specialty dermatologist in Columbia. He still struggles with these issues and is not up for adoption at this time.
Meet Bungle! **ADOPTED**
Bungle is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program and has been with us for only a couple of months. He is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. He is an 11 month old Boston/chi/cattle dog mix who was surrendered to a shelter. He likely never had any boundaries set for him, so he still had some puppy behaviors that needed to be redirected. He is up for adoption.
Meet Betty Price! **ADOPTED**
Miss Betty is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program and is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. She is a 5-year-old spayed Boston that was found on Craig's list. The owner said she wasn't worth $200! She was used exclusively for breeding and when they were done with her, she was tossed out like yesterday's trash. She is priceless to us! The sweetest gal you'll ever meet. Betty is up for adoption.
Meet Pugsley Shadow! **ADOPTED**
Miss Pugsley is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program and is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. She is a 3-year-old Pug/chihuahua mix. She is up to date on all vaccines and heartworm prevention. What can we say about this sweet girl?? All she wants to do is be in your presence and give you sugars!!
Meet Ohio Oliver! **ADOPTED**
Oliver aka Ollie is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program. He is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. Ollie is a one and a half year old neutered Boston Terrier. He is a pistol full of energy and needs daily work with boundaries that weren't taught to him when he was a pup. He can be a bit grabby for attention but we are working on this. He loves to play tug-o-war and keep away. He's loves other dogs and people. Oliver is currently up for adoption!
Meet Lilo! aka Tony
Lilo is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program. He is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. He is a 5 year old neutered Boston/Frenchie mix. Lilo was taken to a shelter when his owner passed and the next of kin failed to come pick him up.He was a sick little guy when he came to us but after a few weeks he began to blossom. He is happiest in a quiet home with no children, where he can run freely in his fenced backyard!
Meet Batman Keaton! **ADOPTED**
"I'm Batman!! I want you to tell all your friends about me!" Batman Keaton is currently in our Domino Ranger's Legacy Foster Program. He is in rescue with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. He is a two year old neutered Boston that is available for adoption. He is a little stranger shy at first but once offered treats he'll be your friend for life. He's super affectionate and loves other dogs.