Couple realise dream of owning kennels

Petcare specialists Carrena and Darron Burness have bought Meadowcroft Kennels in Belbroughton, Worcestershire, after securing £100,000 to fund the acquisition.

The husband-and-wife team, which launched dog walking business Beacon Barkers in 2020, was keen to acquire Meadowcroft Kennels – which provides accommodation for 65 dogs – when it became available.

Darron said: “We could see the massive opportunity from purchasing the business as there is high demand for these services and a great catchment area for customers.”

He added: “The local community have been very supportive and bookings have been great so with our growing team we are looking forward to the future.”

The family have renamed Meadowcroft, located off the A491, to Beacon Barkers Pet Centre. They are now looking at future growth by offering additional services around pets and events, as well as creating opportunities for volunteering, work experience, and youth training.

Angie Preece, business development manager at BCRS Business Loans, supported the directors throughout the loan application process to help them buy the business. She said: “They had the business background and personal circumstances which enabled us to proceed as we knew this funding would support further success.

“We believe viable businesses should be supported, so we were pleased to help Carrena and Darron make their dreams come true.”

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