Are boarding kennels inspected by any regulatory body?
In most developed countries there is some regulation of facilities that house pets for boarding. In the UK, boarding kennels have to be licensed by the local Council and the license must be on display. To maintain this license, kennels are inspected once a year and a veterinary inspection may also be required. Licensed kennels have to comply with regulations relating to pen size, hygiene, feeding and general standards of care. However, this license relates only to a minimum standard of care. It should not be used as the sole basis on which to select a kennel.
