England's statutory guidance for licensing cat-boarding businesses (catteries), under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018.
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You should read it alongside the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 .To grant a new animal activities licence for cat boarding, you must check that businesses meet all of the minimum standards in this guidance.The licence must clearly state the maximum number of cats that are allowed on the premises.A cat must not be picked up by the scruff of its neck (scruffing), unless it is an absolute last resort.A reasonable distance is interpreted as no more than 30 minutes travelling time in normal conditions.The licence holder or responsible person must visit the cats at regular intervals no more than 3 hours apart (from 8am until 6pm).Adult cats must have at least 2 meals a day at least 8 hours apart, as appropriate to the cat’s needs.Food and water must be kept away from each other and away from the litter tray (at least 60 centimetres apart).2.9 A litter tray must be provided at all times in each cat unit.Scented litter must not be used.5.5 A holding cat unit must only be used in an emergency and must not be used for longer than is necessary and in any event for no longer than a total of 12 hours in any 24 hour period.