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Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is a new, state-of-the-art facility in McDowell County for boarding dogs. Owner and operator Randy Branton said Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is inspected and licensed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. There are 10 kennels inside and 10 more outside.
This is the inside of one of the kennels at Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat. There is polyaspartic flooring throughout the facility that makes cleaning much easier and less susceptible to disease. In addition, the drains make cleaning easier. The bottom walls of all the kennels are sealed off from each other.
Located at 145 Brewer Drive in the Glenwood section, Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is a new, state-of-the-art facility in McDowell County for boarding dogs. Owner and operator Randy Branton said Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is inspected and licensed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. There are 10 kennels on the inside and 10 more on the outside.
There’s a new place in the Glenwood community of McDowell County where your canine companions will find a “sweet retreat.”
Located at 145 Brewer Drive, Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is a new, state-of-the-art facility in McDowell County for boarding dogs. Owner and operator Randy Branton said Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is inspected and licensed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
“We adhere to and abide by all N.C. Animal Welfare Act Laws and Regulations,” he said in a prepared statement. “In addition to this we have many extras that are not required by state law. We have 24/7 state-of-the-art security that can be monitored and gives instant notifications and alerts.”
Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat has kennels inside and outside that are manufactured by Gator Kennels in Colorado. There is polyaspartic flooring throughout the facility that makes cleaning much easier and less susceptible to disease. In addition, there is a tankless water heater that provides a never-ending supply of hot water. “We have backup propane heaters in the event of power outages that may occur,” said Branton. “We have food drums that are numbered to coincide with each numbered kennel. These food drums are insect proof that helps in keeping your fur babies’ food fresher for his/her stay.”
Owner and operator Randy Branton stands in the outdoor section of Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat. The chain-link fence allows the dogs to run back and forth during warmer weather.
Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat has a three-ton Bosch heating and air system including an energy recovery ventilator system that removes any stagnant air and replaces it with incoming fresh air. Throughout the facility there are required smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers on standby.
Branton told The McDowell News his place only accepts dogs because he is allergic to cats.
The business is named after the Brantons’ beloved West Highland Terrier named Sugarbear.
“We named the business after our oldest of three West Highland Terriers, Sugarbear, who we never knew that we would be saying goodbye to the day after Christmas,” Branton said. “She was diagnosed the Friday before Christmas with an inoperable liver tumor. We had to make that dreaded decision the day after Christmas when she stopped eating and drinking. We were and are devastated from our loss of her. She was 15.”
Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is at 145 Brewer Drive in the Glenwood community of McDowell County.
Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat was approved recently for boarding as many as 30 dogs which is dependent on the size of the dog per kennel square footage. There are 10 kennels on the inside and 10 more on the outside. Each one has lots of space and a drain for easy cleaning. The outside section is protected with a chain-link fence so dogs can run back and forth outside their kennels during warmer weather.
“The inspector, who has 19 counties, told us we were the first she had ever approved to open the day following the inspection,” Branton said. “She was pretty impressed with the facility.”
The business is named after the Brantons’ beloved West Highland Terrier named Sugarbear, who was diagnosed the Friday before Christmas with an inoperable liver tumor. The Brantons had to make the dreaded decision the day after Christmas when she stopped eating and drinking. Sugarbear was 15.
Branton said his facility will be competitive with other kennels in the area.
For example, a single dog will cost $35 in a kennel per night. If you have more than one dog, they can stay in the same kennel for $30 each per night. Three or more dogs would cost $25 each per night.
“We will provide a much-needed service not only to the great citizens of McDowell County, but also those in surrounding counties as well,” he said in a prepared statement. “Our goal at Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat will always be focused on providing the very best loving care and environment for your canine as our guests. We want our facility to be the best away from home experience for you and your canine. We will always honor our sweet Sugarbear each time a new canine guest enters our facility. We are looking forward to the opportunity to provide the best experience away from home for our canine guests.”
Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat will provide the food bowls and the bedding but the owners need to provide the food.
Branton said, in the near future, he and his wife Jan plan to add an enclosed outdoor area for small dogs and large dogs to run around.
Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is open for dropping off of dogs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Wednesday is closed for dropping off of dogs.
“We do offer a tour of our kennel facility by appointment only,” said Branton.
This facility is located off Exit 85 along Interstate 40. From U.S. 221 South, travel two miles and then take a right onto New Hope Way Road and then travel one-tenth of mile straight onto Brewer Drive. It is the second driveway on left.
For more information, call 828-829-0900 or email sugarbearssweetretreat@gmail.com. You can also visit the Facebook page at Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat.
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Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is a new, state-of-the-art facility in McDowell County for boarding dogs. Owner and operator Randy Branton said Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is inspected and licensed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. There are 10 kennels inside and 10 more outside.
Owner and operator Randy Branton stands in the outdoor section of Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat. The chain-link fence allows the dogs to run back and forth during warmer weather.
Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is at 145 Brewer Drive in the Glenwood community of McDowell County.
The business is named after the Brantons’ beloved West Highland Terrier named Sugarbear, who was diagnosed the Friday before Christmas with an inoperable liver tumor. The Brantons had to make the dreaded decision the day after Christmas when she stopped eating and drinking. Sugarbear was 15.
This is the inside of one of the kennels at Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat. There is polyaspartic flooring throughout the facility that makes cleaning much easier and less susceptible to disease. In addition, the drains make cleaning easier. The bottom walls of all the kennels are sealed off from each other.
Located at 145 Brewer Drive in the Glenwood section, Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is a new, state-of-the-art facility in McDowell County for boarding dogs. Owner and operator Randy Branton said Sugarbear’s Sweet Retreat is inspected and licensed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. There are 10 kennels on the inside and 10 more on the outside.