At Molly's Country Kennels - "We Treat Your Pet Like Family"

  
 

Who We Are

Until 1988, pets were but a hobby for Bob and Valerie Payne, owners of Molly's Country Kennels.  Bob taught obedience classes, showed his Golden Retrievers in obedience, took certified therapy dogs Molly and Ipso to nursing homes, and they both bred golden retrievers.  In 1988, Bob sold his collections business, and Valerie gave up her medical records administration career to purchase a boarding kennel which they named Molly's Country Kennels, after their dog Molly.  The site of the facility, a farmstead dating back to 1876, had been in use since 1950 as a breeding kennel, and subsequently as a boarding kennel.  The Payne's completely renovated the facility, and brought it up to standards for the exclusive Voluntary Facilities Accreditation with the American Boarding Kennels Association. 

They have added to Molly's Country Kennels offerings obedience and agility training, retail pet supplies, a plethora of playtime activities (including swimming, pizza parties, and massage) for dogs and cats, and have expanded the grooming services to include cats as well as all breeds of dogs.  Their motto, "we treat your pet like family," is followed assiduously in all that they do.

ABOUT MOLLY'S - Molly’s Country Kennels, situated on 5˝ grassy and forested acres in rural Worcester Township (between Lansdale and Norristown, Collegeville and Ambler), is a family-owned full service pet care center. We, the owners (Bob and Valerie Payne), take very seriously our motto, "We treat your pet like family."  In fact, the kennel is named after our own dog, Molly.

Our professional affiliations include:

  • American Boarding Kennels Associations
  • National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
  • Association of Pet Dog Trainers
  • Therapy Dogs International
  • American Massage Therapy Association

Molly's Country Kennels staff is dedicated to the well-being of your pet during his or her stay with us.  We re proud of our many staff members who have become Certified Pet Care Technicians, and also those who are in advanced studies; education is strongly emphasized with all who work with your pet.  In fact, Molly's Country Kennels is overseen by three Certified Kennel Operators: owner Bob Payne, General Manager Anne Bickel and Assistant Manager John Bickel. Certified Advanced Pet Care Technicians include Kennel Manager Mark Straka, Play Time Manager Kathy Norsworthy, Rosalie Coulter and Monica Van Trieste.  

As Members of the (ABKA), Molly's Country Kennels acknowledges and willingly accepts the responsibility involved in the care of your beloved pets. As a part of that responsibility, we continue to maintain membership in ABKA and are committed to operate our kennel in accordance with the ABKA Bill of Rights for Boarded Pets.  We have professionally trained and certified staff who will cater to your pet's every need. Our certified owners and staff is committed to the ABKA Code of Ethical Conduct.

We are one of only a few ABKA certified kennels in Pennsylvania, and as a result adhere to a strict set of operating procedures set by the American Boarding Kennels Association.  This assures you that your pet will receive the highest standard of care.  We invite you to visit us for a tour.  Please check our schedule for tour times and days.