Pet Boarding in Southampton

About pet boarding in Southampton

Tailstays lists 19 boarding places in and around Southampton, all within about 11 miles of Southampton centre. Closest to the centre: Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Bursledon / Hampshire (0.7 miles) and Oaklands Cattery (2.3 miles).

Of these, 10 take dogs, 10 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.

Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Centre points © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Common questions

Which boarding places are closest to Southampton centre?

Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Bursledon / Hampshire (0.7 miles) and Oaklands Cattery (2.3 miles), measured in a straight line from Southampton centre.

Where in Southampton can I board rabbits?

2 of the places listed here take rabbits: Swifts Pet Boarding and Blossom Tree Small Animal Boarding.

Where in Southampton can I board small animals?

2 of the places listed here take small animals: Swifts Pet Boarding and Blossom Tree Small Animal Boarding.

Do boarding places in Southampton 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.