Pet Boarding in Braintree

About pet boarding in Braintree

Tailstays lists 8 boarding places in and around Braintree, all within about 5 miles of Braintree centre. Closest to the centre: Essex Paw-sitters Club (0.5 miles), Braintree Canine Retreat (1.4 miles) and Rachels Doggy Lodge (2.0 miles).

Of these, 5 take dogs, 4 take cats, 1 takes rabbits and 1 takes small animals.

Anyone running a business that boards cats or 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 place should be able to show you.

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

Common questions

Which boarding places are closest to Braintree centre?

Essex Paw-sitters Club (0.5 miles) and Braintree Canine Retreat (1.4 miles), measured in a straight line from Braintree centre.

Where in Braintree can I board rabbits?

One of the places listed here takes rabbits: Kitty Comforts Boarding Cattery.

Where in Braintree can I board small animals?

One of the places listed here takes small animals: Kitty Comforts Boarding Cattery.

Do boarding places in Braintree 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.