Pet Boarding in Greater Manchester

About pet boarding in Greater Manchester

Tailstays lists 72 boarding places across 24 towns in Greater Manchester.

The most are in Manchester (15), Stockport (14) and Bury (4).

Of these, 38 take dogs, 41 take cats, 13 take rabbits and 15 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 Greater Manchester have the most boarding places?

On Tailstays: Manchester (15), Stockport (14), Bury (4), Altrincham (3) and Leigh (3).

Where in Greater Manchester can I board rabbits?

13 places listed here take rabbits, in Manchester, Stockport, Altrincham, Salford, Heywood and 2 more.

Where in Greater Manchester can I board small animals?

15 places listed here take small animals, in Stockport, Manchester, Altrincham, Salford, Heywood and 3 more.

Do boarding places in Greater Manchester 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.