Adult and Community Services

Pet Care

While staying in hospital

If you require someone to look after your pet during your time in hospital and there are no family members, neighbours or friends available you may wish to contact the numbers below.

The Yellow Pages telephone directory will also provide you with a list of all local kennels and catteries.

The Pets Placements Scheme arranges cover for up to 3 pets for a small registration scheme. Placements are with suitable carers who can be contacted if there's an emergency.

Tel: 01280 849 000

Fax: 01280 848 875

The Cinnamon Trust is a charitable organisation (based in Cornwall) who have 4,500 registered volunteers across the United Kingdom. They may be able to help you find pet care if you have to go into hospital.

Tel: 01736 757 900

Fax: 01736 757 010

If you are worried about the cost of boarding your pet, please contact the Adult Intake and Access Team for advice. Every local authority has a duty to care for someone's animal if they are admitted as a patient to hospital under Section 48 of the National Assistance Act 1948.

However, you may be financially assessed to see if you can meet some of the costs for the accommodation of your animal.