Animal Boarding

Under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, anyone who wants to run a business providing accommodation for other people’s cats and dogs must get a licence from the Council.

Before we can give a licence, we must be satisfied that:

  • the premises are adequate in terms of construction, size of quarters, number of animals, exercise facilities, temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness
  • that animals will be adequately fed, watered and exercised, have suitable bedding material, and be visited at suitable intervals
  • that the proper precautions are in place in case of infectious disease
  • that there are precautions in place in case of fire or another emergency
  • that a register is kept containing descriptions of animals received together with arrival and departure dates

Fees

£3.00 per animal (£80.00 minimum £120.00 maximum)

We have model conditions for boarding kennels and catteries and Home Boarding, for further details please contact us using the details at the top of this page.

Reviewed 14th December 2007