England & Scotland
Boarding Regulations
Comparison Platform
Browse, compare and understand cat & dog boarding regulations across England and Scotland — kennel sizes, exercise areas, welfare standards and more.
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Total Regulations
58
Across all sources
Dog & Greyhound
49
Kennel & boarding
Cat Regulations
33
Cattery & boarding
Size Standards
15
With m² requirements
By Country
England
Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018
Scotland
Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 & Licensing Conditions
RSPCA
PawPrint Kennelling MUST Checklist (2023) — UK-wide standards
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Greyhound Trust
GBGB Rules 212 & 213 / GT Boarding Standards
By Category
📐Kennel Size
12
🏃Exercise Area
7
🛏️Sleeping Area
5
🌡️Temperature
4
🔒Isolation Facilities
3
💨Ventilation
3
🍽️Food & Water
3
👥Staffing
3
🔥Fire Safety
3
💡Lighting
2
📋Record Keeping
2
🏥Veterinary Care
2
🧹Hygiene
2
📜Licensing
2
❤️General Welfare
2
📌Noise
1
📌Transport & Crating
1
📌Behaviour & Enrichment
1
England
Government — 2.85 m²
UK-Wide
RSPCA — 4 m²
UK-Wide
RSPCA — 8 m²
UK-Wide
VSTAT (MOD JSP) — 3 m²
England
Government — 1.9 m²
Scotland
Government — 1.8 m²
