Guides for pet owners
Everything you need to choose and book a kennel or cattery with confidence.
What council star ratings mean for kennels and catteries
How councils inspect and score licensed kennels and catteries, what each star level means, and how to check a rating yourself.
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Kennel prices: how much do boarding kennels cost?
What boarding kennels charge per day or night, what's included, the extra costs to ask about, and how to compare dog boarding quotes fairly.
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Cattery prices: how much does a cattery cost?
How much catteries charge per day or night, what's included, why sharing a pen saves money, and the extra costs to check before you book cat boarding.
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How to choose a boarding kennel or cattery
A practical checklist for choosing dog kennels or cat boarding, from checking the licence to vaccinations, visits and booking ahead.
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