A WARNING has been issued by a council to pet owners urging them to be careful when booking a cattery or kennel.

Pet owners are asked by Wealden District Council to check the animal licensing register before making a booking – especially with Christmas approaching.

Only licensed animal boarding establishments are listed. Pet owners are warned not to use a business if they cannot see their details on this webpage.

Every cattery, kennel and home boarder should have a licence on display on their premises and the number of their licence on their website.

If a business is not licensed it may mean their insurance is invalid.

Councillor Philip Lunn, the portfolio holder for public health and community safety at the council, said: “Pet owners, please be careful where you book a holiday for your beloved pet.

"Make sure the establishment is licenced and choose the higher star ratings. We want you and your pet to have a Happy Christmas.”

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