Pet Boarding in County Durham

About pet boarding in County Durham

Tailstays lists 28 boarding places across 16 towns in County Durham.

The most are in Durham (6), Stockton-on-Tees (5) and Bishop Auckland (3).

Of these, 22 take dogs, 16 take cats, 4 take rabbits and 3 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.

Common questions

Which towns in County Durham have the most boarding places?

On Tailstays: Durham (6), Stockton-on-Tees (5), Bishop Auckland (3) and Stanley (2).

Where in County Durham can I board rabbits?

4 places listed here take rabbits, in Bishop Auckland, Ferryhill, Stanley and Stockton-on-Tees.

Where in County Durham can I board small animals?

3 places listed here take small animals, in Bishop Auckland, Sherburn Hill and Stockton-on-Tees.

Do boarding places in County Durham 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.