Pet Boarding in Essex

About pet boarding in Essex

Tailstays lists 84 boarding places across 36 towns in Essex.

The most are in Braintree (8), Colchester (8) and Wickford (8).

Of these, 53 take dogs, 43 take cats, 11 take rabbits and 13 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 Essex have the most boarding places?

On Tailstays: Braintree (8), Colchester (8), Wickford (8), Chelmsford (7) and Brentwood (6).

Where in Essex can I board rabbits?

11 places listed here take rabbits, in Braintree, Tilbury, Billericay, Chelmsford, Colchester and 6 more.

Where in Essex can I board small animals?

13 places listed here take small animals, in Braintree, Tilbury, Billericay, Chelmsford, Colchester and 8 more.

Do boarding places in Essex 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.