Pet Boarding in St Albans

About pet boarding in St Albans

Tailstays lists 8 boarding places in and around St Albans, all within about 7 miles of St Albans centre. Closest to the centre: Harley's Doggy Services (0.4 miles), Hayes Hounds Hotel (1.2 miles) and Waggy Trails Dog Boarding and Day care (1.3 miles).

Of these, 4 take dogs, 3 take cats, 1 takes rabbits and 1 takes 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 St Albans centre?

Harley's Doggy Services (0.4 miles) and Hayes Hounds Hotel (1.2 miles), measured in a straight line from St Albans centre.

Where in St Albans can I board rabbits?

One of the places listed here takes rabbits: Cottontail Hotel.

Where in St Albans can I board small animals?

One of the places listed here takes small animals: Cottontail Hotel.

Do boarding places in St Albans 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.