12/08/2024
Opportunist boarders and daycare providers are popping up more frequently on social media in the Telford and Shropshire area. I’m having this conversation more frequently with potential customers about licensing.
Please, please remember that whoever you use to care for your dog they MUST have a licence and show it to you on demand. We all have a unique licence number so feel free to ask for it and then check with your local council that it’s a valid and in-date. If they can’t provide this it’s a red flag 🚩 🚩 and you should avoid at all costs! They are boarding your pet illegally and should be reported to the Council.
Equally, don’t be misled by being told the provider isn’t running a commercial business. This only applies if they earn less than £1000 a year. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that unless they’re charging £1 per dog that figure will be exceeded very quickly.
It’s my wish that dog owners should be as informed as possible on the legality’s of dog boarding and daycare. It puts you in the driving seat, allowing you to make the right decisions over who you choose to care for your beloved pet.
The below pictures are courtesy of Randle Stonier and are used with his permission.
