If you run a business which provides accommodation to other people's cats or dogs, you need an animal boarding licence. Boarding licences are split into three categories:
- animal boarding
- dog day care
- domestic dog boarding
Make sure you choose the right option for your business on the application form.
| Licence type | Fees to pay |
|---|---|
| Animal boarding | £199.65 to apply (non-refundable) and a further £290.40 if the licence is granted. You'll also need to pay any vets fees. |
| Dog day care | £151.25 to apply (non-refundable) and a further £187.55 if the licence is granted. You'll also need to pay any vets fees. |
| Domestic dog boarding | £151.25 to apply (non-refundable) and a further £187.55 if the licence is granted. |
As part of your application you'll need to submit copies of the following:
- plan of the premises
- operating procedures
- insurance policy
- risk assessments (including fire)
- qualification and training records
- infection control procedure
You'll need to return your form and supporting documents to envhealth@canterbury.gov.uk. You can also email the team if you have any questions before applying.
To pay the application fee you can:
- call 01227 862 427 to make a phone payment
- send a cheque made payable to Canterbury City Council
Apply for a licence to board dogs or cats
Licences are valid for one to three years, based on a risk rating we award each licence holder.
Granted cattery licences 2024
| Premises and licensee | Postcode area | Contact numbers | Licensed for | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbows End (Mrs Cleal) | CT6 | 07946464232 | 46 cats | 3 |
| Penny Lane (Mrs J Emptage) | CT5 | 07856041101 | 24 cats | 3 |
| Kopperkins (Mrs S Eager) | CT5 | 01227 277672 | 26 cats | 3 |
| Cromwell Cottage (Mrs S Radmore) | CT6 | 01227 375400 | 54 cats | 3 |
| Pilgrims Lane (Mr C Spooner) | CT5 | 07918716176 | 12 cats | 3 |
| The Cattery (Mr D White) | CT6 | 07914 867577 | 44 cats | 3 |
| Hilltops (Mrs A Davies) | CT6 | 07768 158336 | 40 cats | 3 |
| Swalecliffe Cattery (Ms M Patterson) | CT5 | 07834 688675 | 21 cats | 2 |
Granted dog boarding licences
| Premises and licensee | Type | Postcode area | Contact numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Pet Services | Home Boarding | CT2 | 07803000078 |
| Barking Days Hersden | Home Boarding | CT3 | 07815 596170 |
| Barking Days Sturry | Home boarding | CT2 | 07554 383652 |
| Claire Tabony | Home Boarding | CT2 | 07736233344 |
| Claws Indoors | Home boarding | CT6 | 07990974202 |
| Daniels Pet Care | Home boarding | CT4 | 07809768108 |
| Handy Pet Services | Home boarding | CT2 | 07907149775 |
| Happy Paws | Home boarding | CT5 | 07824531665 |
| Leading Dogs | Home boarding | CT6 | 07802855716 |
| In Good Company | Home boarding | CT5 | 07939 098 357 |
| Jenkins Canine Services | Home boarding | CT5 | 07921130049 |
| Milo and Co | Home boarding | CT5 | 07595 729101 |
| Muddy Pups | Home boarding | CT2 | 07906536810 |
| Paws at Home | Home boarding | CT6 | 07502 271267 |
| Red Lion Canines | Home boarding | CT5 | 07856170627 |
| Whitstable Pet Sitting | Home boarding | CT5 | 07941572474 |
| We Love Pets | Franchises | CT3 | 07840 544140 |
| Barking Mad (franchise with hosts) | Franchises | CT6 | 01227 749737 |
| K 9 Kindergarten | Day care | CT2 | 01227 272220 |
| Kylemore Farm | Kennels | CT4 | 01227 832045 |
| Pet Lodge | Kennels | CT5 | 01227 281827 |