- Ratings for licensed animal activity businesses
Ratings for licensed animal activity businesses
All premises undertaking certain activities involving animals (such as cat and dog boarding and selling animals as pets) require a licence.
Prior to a licence being issued an inspection is carried by an Inspector (in the case of dog breeders and riding establishments together with a qualified veterinarian) in accordance with the above legislation. An assessment will be made whether the applicant has the correct knowledge, understanding and measures in place for the welfare of the animals. The Inspector will follow the Statutory Guidance(Opens in a New Window) issued by the Department of the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and using the following table determine the duration of the licence; this being one, two or three years, together with a “Star Rating” of 1 to 5.
It should be noted that a new applicants who have no compliance history with a local authority or UKAS must be automatically rated as High Risk if their licence application is successful. This will mean a one year or two year licence initially for new applicants that this applies to and no new applicants can be issued a 1 star/1 year licence as they must meet all the minimum standards to be licensed. When deciding on the length of a licence the council must have regard to the welfare standards and if the minimum standards are not met a licence cannot be granted.
Animals activity star rating system
Determination of the duration of a licence star rating.
| Risk | Minor Failings | Minimum Standards | High Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Low Risk |
1 Star = 1 Year Licence. At least 1 unannounced visit within 12 months. |
3 Star = 2 Year Licence. At least 1 unannounced visit within 24 months. |
5 Star = 3 Year Licence. At least 1 unannounced visit within 36 months. |
|
High Risk |
1 Star = 1 Year Licence. At least 1 unannounced visit within 12 months. |
2 Star = 1 Year Licence. At least 1 unannounced visit within 12 months. |
4 Star = 2 Year Licence. At least 1 unannounced visit within 24 months. |
All of the premises currently licensed with Broxtowe Borough Council are detailed below.
This list is correct as of 28 July 2023
Animal Boarding Establishments
| Business Name | Address | Telephone Number | Star Rating | Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Appletree Cattery |
165 Nottingham Road, Trowell, NG9 3PN |
0115 930 7933 |
3 Star |
31.12.2024 |
|
Babbington Hall Kennels and Cattery |
Babbington Hall, Westby Lane, Awsworth, Nottingham, NG16 2SS |
0115 932 4576 |
3 Star |
31.12.2024 |
|
Bed and Biscuit Pet Hotel |
23 Nethergreen, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3DW |
01773 719 641 |
3 Star |
31.12.2024 |
|
Cat Purrfection |
183 Nottingham Road, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8BE |
0115 939 7028 |
3 Star |
31.12.2024 |
|
Cats at Ratcliffe |
6 Ratcliffe Street, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3BN |
01773 770 949 |
5 Star |
31.12.2025 |
|
Naptha Ltd |
Shilo Way, Awsworth, Nottingham, NG16 2BF |
0115 930 1711 |
3 Star |
31.12.2024 |
|
The Cattery |
181 Main Street, Newthorpe, Nottingham, NG16 2DL |
01773 763 899 |
3 Star |
31.12.2025 |
|
Toton Cattery |
42 Rutland Avenue, Toton, Nottingham, NG9 6EP |
0115 916 7113 |
3 Star |
31.12.2024 |
|
Willow Brook Cat-O-Tel |
156 Church Road, Greasley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2AB |
01773 535 835 |
3 Star |
21.12.2024 |
|
Zaros Cattery |
21 Chapter Drive, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2QD |
0115 938 5333 |
3 Star |
31.12.2026 |
Dog Breeders
| Business Name | Area | Star Rating | Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Toffee and Razcals Ltd |
Toton, Nottingham |
5 Star |
December 2025 |
|
Roobeedoodle Ltd |
Nuthall, Nottingham |
5 Star |
April 2026 |
|
Ruichango |
Stapleford, Nottingham |
3 Star |
May 2025 |
Home Dog Boarders
| Business Name | Area | Telephone Number | Star Rating | Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Animals at Home (North Notts) Ltd |
Kimberley, Nottingham |
07910 837347 |
5 Star |
December 2025 |
|
Animals at Home Franchise (Nottingham) |
Stapleford, Nottingham |
07521942406 |
3 Star |
February 2025 |
|
Broxtowe Pet Services |
Kimberley, Nottingham (Hosts in Cossall) |
07397 503267 |
1 Star |
December 2025 |
|
Dovecote Pet Care |
Newthorpe, Nottingham |
07377 136209 |
3 Star |
February 2026 |
|
Lovejoy's Walkers |
Chilwell, Nottingham |
Existing Clients Only |
3 Star |
September 2025 |
|
The Paw Pad Nottingham |
Stapleford, Nottingham |
07554 670673 |
1 Star |
June 2025 |
|
Poochies Daycare and Boarding |
Newthorpe, Nottingham |
07904 180146 |
5 Star |
November 2024 |
|
Happy Houndz |
Awsworth, Nottingham |
0115 8495731 |
5 Star |
December 2024 |
|
Trace's Home From Home |
Brinsley, Nottingham |
07891 972671 |
5 Star |
December 2024 |
|
Petstay Nottingham |
Trowell, Nottingham |
07852 957197 |
5 Star |
January 2025 |
|
Southfields Dog Boarding |
Bramcote, Nottingham |
07947 045960 |
4 Star |
June 2025 |
|
Watnall Dog Boarding |
Watnall, Nottinghamshire |
07920 828 565 |
3 Stars |
November 2026 |
Performing and Exhibiting Animals
| Proprietor | Business Name | Address | Telephone Number | Licence Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kristan Harness |
Lion Learners East Midlands |
Watnall, Nottinghamshire |
07873 796379 |
30.06.2025 |
|
Nicola Robinson |
The Wee Donkey Company |
Trowell, Nottinghamshire |
07973997306 |
18.11.2025 |
Riding Establishments
| Name | Business Name | Address | Telephone Number | Star Rating | Licence Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mrs K Renn |
Oldmoor Farm Riding School Ltd |
Oldmoor Farm, Robbinetts Lane, Babbington, Nottingham, NG16 2ST |
07729 529042 |
5 Star |
16.07.2025 |
Pet Vending
| Business Name | Address | Animals Licensed to Sell | Telephone Number | Star Rating | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Japanese Water Gardens |
251 Toton Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7JA |
Rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, hamsters, gerbils, rats, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish |
0115 9397926 |
3 Star |
31.12.2025 |
|
L.E Koi Ltd |
Rear of 61 Mill Road, Stapleford, Nottingham |
Koi Carp, Marine Fish and Coral |
0115 9398917 |
5 Star |
21.12.2025 |
|
Maidenhead Aquatics |
Trowell Garden Centre Stapleford Road, Trowell, Nottingham NG9 3TG |
Coldwater Fish and Tropical Freshwater Fish |
0115 9327537 |
5 Star |
31.12.2025 |
|
Pet at Home Ltd (Giltbrook) |
11 Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way, Giltbrook, Nottingham, NG16 2RP |
Rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, hamsters, gerbils, rats, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish |
0115 9386699 |
5 Star |
31.12.2024 |
|
Pets at Home Ltd (Chilwell) |
Unit 5B Chilwell Retail Park, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DS |
Rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, hamsters, gerbils, rats, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish |
0345 2661882 |
3 Star |
31.12.2026 |
|
Bardills Garden and Aquatic Centre |
225 Toton Lane, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7JB |
Cold water fish, marine fish, tropical fish, marine invertebrates including molluscs and amphibians – terrapins and musk turtles. |
0115 9392478 |
5 Star |
31.12.2025 |