My Pet Stop, Follingsby Lane Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 3JB

Christie & Co are delighted to bring to the market MyPetStop, a well-established and fully licensed pet care facility located in a highly accessible position between the A19 and A194(M).
The property comprises a comprehensive animal care business including kennels, cattery, grooming facilities, and associated infrastructure, together with a detached residential bungalow, and staff bedsit all set within secure and landscaped grounds totalling c. 6.49 acres
The business has an excellent reputation and operates under a 5-star Animal Boarding Licence, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with significant growth potential.

Situated on Follingsby Lane in Tyne and Wear, My Pet Stop benefits from a highly accessible and strategically positioned location within one of the North East’s established commercial and industrial corridors.
The property enjoys excellent connectivity, with immediate access to the A194(M) and close proximity to both the A1(M) and A19, providing swift links to Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland, as well as the wider regional motorway network. This strong transport infrastructure ensures convenient access for customers and efficient logistics for day-to-day operations.
Surrounded by nearby residential communities such as Wardley, Leam Lane, and Heworth, the location offers excellent access to a large and established catchment of pet owners, combining the advantages of both strong local demand and regional accessibility.

The property comprises a mix of purpose-built and adapted buildings arranged across a secure site:

Main Building
• Reception and office accommodation
• Large indoor dog daycare arena
• Grooming parlour
• Former veterinary suite (consulting rooms, x-ray, lab, dispensary room and 2 isolation rooms)
• Offices
• Staff and separate customer toilets
• Kitchen
• Animal bathrooms (2 baths + 2 showers)
• Prep and training rooms
• Large staff room.

Animal Accommodation
• Multiple kennel buildings with secure runs (65 capacity)
• Cattery providing approx. 35 units
• Rabbit and small animal lodgings

Residential - Detached bungalow offering:
• Living room, kitchen, dining room, modern bathroom
• Three bedrooms (one ensuite)
• Double conservatory split into sitting area and workshop and mature wooded garden

We believe there is significant upscale potential through both operational improvements and diversification of services.
A key feature of the property is the inclusion of a former veterinary suite within the main building, comprised of:
• Multiple consulting rooms
• Dedicated preparation areas
• X-ray room
• Laboratory facilities
This infrastructure presents a rare opportunity to introduce or reinstate an on-site veterinary offering, subject to the necessary consents.
The property is therefore likely to be of particular interest to independent and corporate veterinary practices and Integrated pet care operators seeking a fully holistic service model.
The ability to combine boarding, daycare, grooming and veterinary care provides a compelling opportunity to develop a ‘one-stop’ pet care destination, increasing customer retention and revenue per visit.
Further growth opportunities include:
• Expansion of healthcare and rehabilitation services
• Subscription-based care packages
• Partnership or concession agreements with veterinary providers
• Growth of retail and pet health product sales
• The existing layout and infrastructure allow for rapid implementation of these initiatives, with limited additional capital investment required.

• Landscaped grounds with secure exercise paddocks
• Pet cemetery area
• Car park for approx. 40 vehicles

My Pet Stop presents a compelling opportunity to acquire a fully operational, well-invested pet care business with a diverse and resilient income base.
The business benefits from multiple established revenue streams, including
• Dog boarding and daycare
• Cattery operations
• Small animal accommodation
• Grooming services
• Specialist care
• Training classes and clubs
The site has been thoughtfully configured to support efficient, streamlined operations, complemented by extensive purpose-built facilities and on-site residential accommodation. This unique combination offers flexibility for an owner-operator, while also appealing to multi-site operators or new entrants seeking a scalable platform within the expanding pet care sector.

The business is supported by a team of 20 staff, many of whom are long-serving and highly skilled. The owners typically spend around three days per week on the business, alongside separate full-time roles. As a result, there is clear potential for a full-time owner-operator to achieve cost-saving efficiencies.

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The property has a Rateable Value of £83,500 (VOA website 2026 List). Prospective purchasers should confirm actual rates payable with the local billing authority (