Pet Boarding in Colchester

About pet boarding in Colchester

Tailstays lists 9 boarding places 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).

Of these, 6 take dogs, 7 take cats, 2 take rabbits and 2 take 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 Colchester centre?

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

Where in Colchester can I board rabbits?

2 of the places listed here take rabbits: Hilltop Boarding Kennels and Cat Hotel and Little Monster Lodges.

Where in Colchester can I board small animals?

2 of the places listed here take small animals: Hilltop Boarding Kennels and Cat Hotel and Little Monster Lodges.

Do boarding places 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.