Boarding Animals

To get a licence to run a boarding kennel or cattery in North West Leicestershire you will need to complete our Animal Boarding Application Form.

The application must be accompanied by the relevant Animal Licensing Fees (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb). This form should be used for boarding, home boarding and day care licences.

For more information on boarding, day care and home boarding please refer to the relevant sections in The Animal Welfare Regulations and the specific guidance documents below.

• Guidance Notes for Boarding Cats (PDF Document, 1.18 Mb)
• Guidance Notes for Boarding Dogs in Kennels (PDF Document, 0.41 Mb)
• Guidance Notes for Home Boarding Dogs (PDF Document, 0.55 Mb)
• Guidance Notes for Day Care for Dogs (PDF Document, 0.42 Mb)

The number of dogs and cats that may be accommodated will be specified on the licence along with other specific conditions.

We may authorise an officer, veterinary surgeon or practitioner to inspect licensed premises.