Colwyn Bay woman starts new ‘home boarding’ business for dogs

Mandy Kormi, 52, has launched Layla’s Place, named after her own dog, who she spent nearly 16 years with.

She would often be seen walking Layla along Rhos-on-Sea promenade every morning in a pram due to her dog’s osteoarthritis.

Bookings are already being taken, and can be made by emailing mandy.kormi@icloud.com, or by visiting www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565378139430.

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Her business will be serving Colwyn Bay and the surrounding areas.

Mandy said: “I have walked, and even ran half-marathons, with Layla, whatever the weather, joined by various dog owners.

“Obviously, seeing a Collie looking alert in a pram raised a few eyebrows and got lots of attention - she was well-loved by everyone in the area.

“I have been helping friends with their dog-walking duties (since Layla’s death) as I needed to fill a gap after the last 15 years, but have now decided to create Layla’s Place.

“My husband and I have just returned from our first holiday in two years. We were unable to travel together as we couldn’t leave her with anyone when her legs declined, and couldn’t bear to put her in kennels.”

Through Layla’s Place, Mandy said she wants to channel her love of animals into creating an environment where dogs can feel at home, loved, and pampered while their owners are away.

She will provide dogs with a “secure and spacious environment”, complete with a fully enclosed acre of land, where they can run freely.

Regular beach or country walks will be part of the routine, while Mandy also offers the option of sending dog owners regular pictures and videos, so they can feel assured that their put is enjoying their stay.

There will never be more than two dogs boarding at any given time, meanwhile.