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Meadow Lane Boarding
- Licence no.
- AB00
- Expires
- 2028
- 1 dog / day
- from £18
- Checked
- against the register
The council licence
Every business is matched to its council's public register, with the licence number and expiry date.
The star rating
Councils rate each licensed business from 1 to 5 stars after inspection. Most owners never see it. We put it first.
The real price
Published prices per day, dated and linked to the source, plus prices shared by owners.
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Dog boarding
Dog kennels
From £20 to £41 per dog per dayPublished prices from 9 businesses, checked 19 October 2026
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Cat boarding
Catteries
From £12 to £33.60 per cat per dayPublished prices from 13 businesses, checked 19 October 2026
All catteries →What a council star rating means
Councils inspect every licensed kennel and cattery and score two things: how well it meets animal welfare standards, and how risky the business is. The result is a star rating and a licence of one to three years.
Read the full guideHigher welfare standards, low risk. 3-year licence.
Higher welfare standards, higher risk. 2-year licence.
Meets minimum standards, low risk. 2-year licence.
Meets minimum standards, higher risk. 1-year licence.
Minor failings to put right. 1-year licence.
Source: Defra statutory guidance for local authorities on animal activity licensing.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do kennels and catteries need a licence?
Yes. In England, anyone boarding dogs or cats as a business needs a licence from their local council under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. The council inspects the premises before granting or renewing it.
How can I check a kennel or cattery is licensed?
Licensed businesses must show their licence number on their website. You can check it against the council's public register of animal licences. We do this for you on every listing and show the date we last checked.
Is a 3-star kennel or cattery safe?
3 stars means the business meets all the minimum legal welfare standards and is low risk. 4 and 5 stars mean it also meets higher standards. Visit before you book, whatever the rating.
How much do kennels and catteries cost?
Dog boarding costs from £20 to £41 a day for one dog in the towns we cover. Cat boarding costs from £12 to £33.60 a day for one cat in the towns we cover. It depends on the town, the size of the room and how many pets share it. Many businesses don't publish prices, so owner-submitted prices help fill the gaps.
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