Dog and Cat Boarding

Animal Welfare Information

The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 requires that a licence be required for anyone providing or arranging for the provision of accommodation for other people’s cats or dogs in the course of a business on any premises where the provision of that accommodation is a purpose of the business by:

  • Providing boarding for cats;
  • Providing boarding in kennels for dogs;
  • Providing home boarding for dogs; or
  • Providing day care for dogs.

The Council inspects all licensed premises, which may include a veterinary surgeon or practitioner. If the inspection is satisfactory the licence will be granted for 1, 2 or 3 years and provided with a star rating.

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Fees

Animal Welfare Licences – Cat/Dog Boarding (incl. dog day care / home boarding). Fee comprised of (a) initial fee; and(b) successful application (enforcement) fee

1 year licence: New / renewal (+vet fee if required)

£197.62

(a) £118.57; (b) £79.05

2 year licence: New / renewal (+vet fee if required)

£276.67

(a) £118.57; (b) £158.10

3 year licence: New / renewal (+vet fee if required)

£355.72

(a) £118.57; (b) £237.15