Blackpool kennels secures funding for growth
Cozy Kennels & Cattery has secured a £50,000 loan from River Capital & GC Business Finance Smaller Loans for site improvements.
Operating from its Blackpool site for 17 years, Cozy Kennels provides overnight boarding, daycare, grooming services, and specialised pet nutrition through its Reid’s Kitchen brand. The facility is licensed to care for up to 57 dogs and 11 cats at one time.
The site improvements will include the modernisation of reception areas and staff facilities, enhancement of outdoor spaces, security features, and upgrades to kennel facilities with improved ventilation systems.
The investment will also support the installation of new grooming equipment and sustainable LED lighting throughout the site.
Sarah Reid, who manages the facility, said: “This investment will allow us to continue providing the highest standard of care for our pets while expanding our services. We’re particularly excited about enhancing our facilities to better serve our loyal customer base.”
Jonathan Nelson, Investment Manager at River Capital, added: “Cozy Kennels has demonstrated strong resilience and innovation, particularly in diversifying their revenue streams. This funding will support their growth plans while helping safeguard existing jobs and create new employment opportunities in the region.”
The support has come through the £660m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, which covers the entire North, and provides loans from £25,000 to £2m and equity investment up to £5m to help a range of small- and medium-sized businesses to start up, scale up or stay ahead.
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