Pet Boarding in Devon

About pet boarding in Devon

Tailstays lists 59 boarding places across 29 towns in Devon.

The most are in Exeter (10), Plymouth (4) and Barnstaple (3).

Of these, 38 take dogs, 28 take cats, 9 take rabbits and 7 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 Devon have the most boarding places?

On Tailstays: Exeter (10), Plymouth (4), Barnstaple (3), Bideford (3) and Crediton (2).

Where in Devon can I board rabbits?

9 places listed here take rabbits, in Okehampton, Newton Abbot, Crediton, Winkleigh, Barnstaple and 3 more.

Where in Devon can I board small animals?

7 places listed here take small animals, in Newton Abbot, Okehampton, Crediton, Winkleigh, Barnstaple and 2 more.

Do boarding places in Devon 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.