To run a business boarding dogs and/or cats in Coventry you will require a licence under the The Animal Welfare (Licencing of Activities Involving Animals)(England) Regulations 2018.
- Dog kennel boarding licensing
- Boarding for cats or dogs licence
- Current list of home boarders in Coventry
The cost and length of the licence is determined on meeting the criteria under the The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (PDF).
Please note: New applicants can only achieve a 2 star one year licence in the first year.
Changes of circumstances can be made by contacting a member of the Animal Welfare team. Any changes will incur a charge.
To apply for a licence you are required to download, complete and submit the application form. If you have any queries, please contact us via email at dogenforcement@coventry.gov.uk. Please do not call us - our phone is for live incidents only (such as stray dogs) and you will be asked to send an email instead, please be patient and a Dog Enforcement Officer will respond to your email.
- Home Boarding Licence Establishment application form (for boarding of dogs in a domestic property).
- Commercial Dog Day Care licence application form (for boarding of dogs in a commercial unit only, not in your home environment).
- Cattery/Kennel Boarding Licence application form
Coventry Dog Wardens
Our telephone number is for live incidents only, such as stray dogs.