Dog Boarding in Halifax

About dog boarding in Halifax

Tailstays lists 5 boarding kennels in and around Halifax, all within about 4 miles of Halifax centre. Closest to the centre: Waggy Tails Dog Day Care & Home Boarding (1.6 miles), Hegiin's Private Dog Paddocks (1.9 miles) and It's a Dogs Life Halifax Daycare & Dog Grooming (2.2 miles).

One of them also takes 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 Halifax centre?

Waggy Tails Dog Day Care & Home Boarding (1.6 miles) and Hegiin's Private Dog Paddocks (1.9 miles), measured in a straight line from Halifax centre.

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

Yes. One of the boarding kennels listed here takes cats as well: Cara's Creatures.

Do boarding kennels in Halifax 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.