Dog Boarding in Northumberland

About dog boarding in Northumberland

Tailstays lists 17 boarding kennels across 7 towns in Northumberland.

The most are in Morpeth (6), Hexham (3) and Newcastle upon Tyne (3).

6 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.

Common questions

Which towns in Northumberland have the most boarding kennels?

On Tailstays: Morpeth (6), Hexham (3), Newcastle upon Tyne (3) and Bedlington (2).

Can I board dogs and cats together in Northumberland?

Yes. 6 of the boarding kennels listed here take cats as well.

Do boarding kennels in Northumberland 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.