Pet Boarding in Cumbria

About pet boarding in Cumbria

Tailstays lists 29 boarding places across 12 towns in Cumbria.

The most are in Carlisle (5), Kendal (5) and Ulverston (4).

Of these, 21 take dogs, 18 take cats and 1 takes rabbits.

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 Cumbria have the most boarding places?

On Tailstays: Carlisle (5), Kendal (5), Ulverston (4), Workington (4) and Wigton (3).

Where in Cumbria can I board rabbits?

One place listed here takes rabbits, in Kendal.

Do boarding places in Cumbria 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.