Dog Boarding in Colchester

About dog boarding in Colchester

Tailstays lists 6 boarding kennels in and around Colchester, all within about 8 miles of Colchester centre. Closest to the centre: Little Monster Lodges (0.1 miles) and 5 Star Pet Services (1.1 miles).

4 of them also take cats.

Anyone running a business that boards dogs in England needs a licence from their local council under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. The council inspects the premises and gives a star rating from one to five, which the boarding kennel should be able to show you.

Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Centre points © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Common questions

Which boarding kennels are closest to Colchester centre?

Little Monster Lodges (0.1 miles) and 5 Star Pet Services (1.1 miles), measured in a straight line from Colchester centre.

Is there somewhere in Colchester that boards dogs and cats together?

Yes. 4 of the boarding kennels listed here take cats as well: Brightlingsea Boarding Kennels & Cattery, Hilltop Boarding Kennels and Cat Hotel, Terlingfair Kennels and Little Monster Lodges.

Do boarding kennels in Colchester need a licence?

Yes. Boarding businesses for cats and dogs in England are licensed and star-rated by the local council. You can ask to see the licence and the rating before you book.