Find out how to apply for a licence to board dogs or cats and the documents you need.
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:
Make sure you choose the right option for your business on the application form.
| Licence type | Fees to pay |
|---|---|
| Animal boarding | £205.64 to apply (non-refundable) and a further £299.11 if the licence is granted. You'll also need to pay any vets fees. |
| Dog day care | £155.79 to apply (non-refundable) and a further £193.18 if the licence is granted. You'll also need to pay any vets fees. |
| Domestic dog boarding | £155.79 to apply (non-refundable) and a further £193.18 if the licence is granted. |
As part of your application you'll need to submit copies of the following:
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:
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.
| Premises and licensee | Postcode area | Licensed for | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbows End | CT6 | 46 cats | 3 |
| Penny Lane | CT5 | 24 cats | 3 |
| Pilgrims Lane | CT5 | 12 cats | 3 |
| The Cattery | CT6 | 44 cats | 3 |
| Hilltops | CT6 | 40 cats | 3 |
| Swalecliffe Cattery | CT5 | 21 cats | 2 |
| Premises and licensee | Type | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Pet Services | Home Boarding | CT2 |
| Barking Days Hersden | Home Boarding | CT3 |
| Barking Days Sturry | Home boarding | CT2 |
| Name retracted | Home Boarding | CT2 |
| Claws Indoors | Home boarding | CT6 |
| Daniels Pet Care | Home boarding | CT4 |
| Handy Pet Services | Home boarding | CT2 |
| Happy Paws | Home boarding | CT5 |
| Leading Dogs | Home boarding | CT6 |
| In Good Company | Home boarding | CT5 |
| Jenkins Canine Services | Home boarding | CT5 |
| Milo and Co | Home boarding | CT5 |
| Muddy Pups | Home boarding | CT2 |
| Paws at Home | Home boarding | CT6 |
| Red Lion Canines | Home boarding | CT5 |
| Whitstable Pet Sitting | Home boarding | CT5 |
| We Love Pets | Franchises | CT3 |
| Barking Mad (franchise with hosts) | Franchises | CT6 |
| K 9 Kindergarten | Day care | CT2 |
| Kylemore Farm | Kennels | CT4 |
| Pet Lodge | Kennels | CT5 |