Dog Boarding in Tyne and Wear

About dog boarding in Tyne and Wear

Tailstays lists 13 boarding kennels across 7 towns in Tyne and Wear.

The most are in Newcastle upon Tyne (5), Sunderland (2) and Washington (2).

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.

Common questions

Which towns in Tyne and Wear have the most boarding kennels?

On Tailstays: Newcastle upon Tyne (5), Sunderland (2) and Washington (2).

Can I board dogs and cats together in Tyne and Wear?

Yes. 4 of the boarding kennels listed here take cats as well.

Do boarding kennels in Tyne and Wear 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.