Exotic Pets

Dawson Lodge offers specialised care for birds, reptiles and small pets. 

Amenities and Rates

We offer a warm, quiet, safe and secure environment with dedicated supervision and care for your:

  • Birds
  • Tortoises
  • Bearded dragons
  • Hamsters
  • Rabbits
  • Guinea pigs
  • Snakes
  • Lizards
  • Fish

Your own enclosure/cage*, food and medication needs to be provided.

*Unless otherwise arranged

2025 EXOTIC PET RATE: R60 PER PET/PER DAY

Discounted rates for long-term stays can be discussed.

*Discounts not applicable during peak seasons.

Check-Ins and Outs, Viewings and Visits

OUR BUSINESS HOURS:

MONDAY – FRIDAY: 08h00-17h00

SATURDAY, SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 08h00-10h00 and 15h00-17h00

Kennel viewings and visits are by appointment only.

Health

Dawson Lodge requires exotic pets to be free of any contagious disease or condition and any applicable vaccinations or treatments must be done before check-in.

Please ensure you provide us with all necessary medical information as well as your veterinarians’ details.

We commit to giving your pet the very best care however should your pet fall ill, you will be contacted immediately, as will your vet. In the unlikely event of an emergency, your pet will be taken to the nearest veterinary practice.

Hygiene

The health of your pet is of the utmost importance to us.

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in our facility, all cages and enclosures are cleaned and disinfected daily with veterinarian-grade disinfectant.