In 2019 and again in April 2022, we contacted 10 random kennel and cattery firms in the UK and asked them to provide us with a price for keeping one medium-sized dog and one cat for two weeks.
Below you’ll find the results of our findings. We think that this page is a great resource for anyone researching the average cost of kenneling and catteries.
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Who We Contacted
We got in touch with 1o random kennel and cat boarding firms from various locations in the UK.
All the prices include food, heating and dog exercise unless otherwise stated.
We found the prices for some of the kennels varied with the time of year, the quality of the kennels and location in the UK.
We chose traditional kennels rather than luxury “pet hotels” which we believe would cost more.
In a Hurry? Here’s a Summary of the Results
Based on those that responded:
Dogs
The average cost to kennel a dog for two weeks in April 2022 was £305 which is £21.78 per day. This represents an increase of 22.57% compared to the cost in 2019, when we last checked the prices.
Cats
The average cost for a cat for two weeks in April 2022 was £167 which is £11.92 per day. This represents an increase of 24% compared to the cost in 2019, when we last checked the prices.
The 10 Businesses That We Contacted
Here are the random 10 businesses that we contacted:
1 – Moss Cottage Boarding in Manchester
This firm caters to both cats and dogs, the outdoor kennels have nighttime heaters and a covered play run. The cat rooms are indoors and fully heated.
Dog: £252 – This represents an increase of 28% on the price of £196 they gave us in 2019.
Cat: £210 – This represents an increase of 36% on the price of £154 they gave us in 2019.
2 – Oakwood Park Kennels in Berks
Based in Berkshire, this kennel only caters for dogs:
Dogs: £252 – This represents an increase of 9% on the price of £231 they gave us in 2019.
3 – The Wag Pad in Cornwall
Located near the market town of Holsworthy in Devon is The Wag Pad:
Dog: £336 – This represents an increase of 20% on the price of £280 they gave us in 2019.
4 – 3Cs Cattery nr Camberley in Surrey
This firm specialises in providing boarding services for cats:
Cats: £224 – This represents an increase of 18% on the price of £189 they gave us in 2019.
5 – Debdale Grange in Leicester
This is a dog kennel and cattery based in Leicester
Dogs: £224 – This represents an increase of 14% on the price of £196 they gave us in 2019.
Cats: £112 – This represents an increase of 0% on the price of £112 they gave us in 2019.
6 – Maltby Grange Cottage in Middlesborough
Cat only boarding in Middlesborough:
Cats: £133 – This represents an increase of 12% on the price of £119 they gave us in 2019.
7 – Canada Farm Boarding in Dartford, Kent
Cat and dog boarding near the Bluewater shopping centre:
Dog: £343 – This represents an increase of 11% on the price of £308 they gave us in 2019.
Cat: £140 – This represents an increase of 11% on the price of £126 they gave us in 2019.
8 – Three Oaks Kennels and Cattery in Southampton
Based in Southampton in Hampshire, this company boards cats and dogs:
Dogs: £448 – This represents an increase of 28% on the price of £350 they gave us in 2019.
Cats: £210 – This represents an increase of 66% on the price of £126 they gave us in 2019.
9 – Amblewood Dogs and Cats in Peterborough
Based in Peterborough in Cambridgeshire:
Dogs: £280 – This represents an increase of 48% on the price of £189 they gave us in 2019.
Cats: £140 – This represents an increase of 25% on the price of £112 they gave us in 2019.
10 – Glebespray Kennels nr Brigg Lincolnshire
We couldn’t find prices for this kennel during our 2022 update so have removed the dataset.
Summary
Based on those that responded:
Dogs
The average cost to kennel a dog for two weeks in April 2022 was £305 which is £21.78 per day. This represents an increase of 22.57% compared to the cost in 2019, when we last checked the prices.
Cats
The average cost for a cat for two weeks in April 2022 was £167 which is £11.92 per day. This represents an increase of 24% compared to the cost in 2019, when we last checked the prices.
Are There Any Alternatives to Kennels?
Home boarding costs more but is an option to consider.
Happy Hounds is based in Kent and southeast London, they have home workers, retired persons and dog lovers on their books who look after dogs in their homes for a fee.
Current prices are around £38 per day (Updated 2022).
There are similar services in other areas, so you may want to check Google and various Facebook groups in your area.
What is Kennel Cough?
Kennel Cough is a chest infection caused by a virus that spreads from dog to dog and is common in kennels and other areas where dogs are kept close together.
Every firm we contacted made it very clear that they only accept pets that have up to date vaccines, most wanted an up to date kennel cough immunisation too.
You’ll need proof of any vaccines, such as a receipt document or vaccine card from your vet before you can kennel your pet.
This page contains information about dog vaccine prices and here’s the same information but for cats.
This guide was written by Danny Woodley and was last updated in April 2022.
We hope you found our dog kennel and cattery price guide insightful.
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