Pet Boarding in Dorset

About pet boarding in Dorset

Tailstays lists 25 boarding places across 10 towns in Dorset.

The most are in Bournemouth (4), Poole (4) and Dorchester (3).

Of these, 13 take dogs, 14 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.

Common questions

Which towns in Dorset have the most boarding places?

On Tailstays: Bournemouth (4), Poole (4), Dorchester (3), Ferndown (3) and Wimborne (3).

Where in Dorset can I board rabbits?

2 places listed here take rabbits, in Ferndown and Weymouth.

Where in Dorset can I board small animals?

2 places listed here take small animals, in Ferndown and Weymouth.

Do boarding places in Dorset 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.