The 14 catteries and 13 kennels in Bristol and their availability in August

It’s the summer holidays and contrary to belief, not all Bristolians are looking to take every family member with them.

Though lovable and man’s best friend, sometimes it can be an inconvenience to bring your cat or dog with you, which is when your local cattery or dog kennel comes to the rescue.

But with lockdown having seen an increase in family pets to avoid the feelings of isolation, how busy are catteries and kennels in Bristol?

What is the availability of catteries across Bristol?

Of the fourteen catteries we managed to contact, only three had availability in August.

However, they were all in the tail end (no pun intended) of August, shortly before the end of school holidays and the summer break.

The availability of catteries in Bristol:

• City Central Cattery - September 1
• Laxey Cattery - September 12
• Happy Cattery - August 29
• Clearacres Cattery - August 30
• Meadows Cattery - August 28
• Jasmine Cattery - September 7
• Queen Charlton Cattery - Early September
• Purrfect Solutions Cattery - 24 September 
• The Cottage Kennels and Cattery - September 12
• Pussy’s Galore and More - September 12
• Cleeve Country Cattery - First week of September
• Star Vale Cattery - Nothing until mid September
• Ringtail Cattery - First week of September
• The Cattery at Northwoods - September 12

What is the availability of kennels across Bristol?

Of the thirteen kennels we spoke to, one had availability immediately - Baromar.

Four kennels are not taking any bookings at all in 2022, while there are some vacancies for dog sitting services, however it also depends on the kind of dog owned - some places are happy to squeeze in smaller breeds.

The availability of kennels in Bristol:

• Top Dog Boarding Kennels - Currently not taking any bookings for 2022
• The Cottage Kennels and Cattery - 12 September
• Rock House Boarding Kennels - Currently not taking any bookings for 2022
• Latchets Kennel - 5 September
• Overhill Kennels - Not taking any further bookings in 2022
• Willsbridge Walkies - No space left for 2022
• Barking Mad Bristol - Sitting services potentially late August (28)
• Baromar - Vacancies currently available.
• Woodview Boarding Kennels - Availability from September 5
• Executive Dogs - Availability from September
• Bristol Pet Boarding and Rabbit Retreat - Availability from September 1
• Chase Boarding Kennels - Availability from September 5
• The Good Dogs Life - Availability from September 5

What are my other options for my cat or dog?

We had an incredibly helpful conversation with Meadows Cattery who, despite being booked for the majority of August, had suggested using a “cat sitter” instead.

A cat sitter is exactly that - a reputable pet carer that will look after your moggie while you are on vacation. Think of it as an extended babysitter for your cat.

It’s a similar situation for dogs also - there are numerous dog walkers and dog sitters that can look after your pooch during the day, however it would then mean someone looking after your dog in the evenings.

Of course, things do change and we advise readers to always keep an eye for late cancellations from the catteries or kennels that may accommodate your pet.