Still working day jobs, they alternated shifts so someone was always home with the dogs and their kids. Demand for home boarding was high, and they were fully booked their first summer.
After 20 years of police service, Sian retired. But she and her husband's dreams to expand their dog boarding business grew. The couple obtained planning permission in 2019 for their dream country retreat for dogs. They were scheduled to open in April 2020.
Unfortunately, almost at the point of completion, the pandemic hit and lockdown commenced in March 2020. All their bookings for spring and summer 2020 were canceled overnight. To make things worse, as a new business, they were not entitled to financial support from the government in relation to the pandemic.
As restrictions lifted, the finishing touches were done and they opened Millin Brook Luxury Dog Boarding in September 2020. The luxury suites are glass-fronted, with separate sleeping and run areas. Each suite has an automatic water drinker, thermostatically controlled central heating and CCTV camera linked to the couple's on-site home. Talk about luxury—there's an integrated sound system throughout the corridors providing calming music!
Sian's luxury dog retreat is booming, and they are nearly booked for the summer.
While some people retire to relax and take time to themselves, Sian has done the exact opposite. Her hard work, passion and dedication to her business are inspiring. And, she has Revelation Pets to help her stay organized and run her business efficiently.
"I really can't manage living without Revelation Pets now, especially since we expanded the business," Sian said. "I don't know how we used to manage with just a paper diary and records. Revelation Pets really has been a game-changer."