Yorkshire: kennels/cattery, 55 dogs, 25 cats, 6-bed house currently split 2-bed/4-bed, 26 acres/stables DIY livery, easy turnkey operation, untapped potential, affluent area, excellent turnover/profit. OIRO £1.25m. Agent: 01904 617800.

East Yorkshire: Established Kennels and Cattery licensed for 25 dogs and 12 cats.  Extra kennels for 40 more dogs.  Modern 4-bed detached dorma bungalow with 1-bed annexe attached.  Set in one acre.  5 minutes’ walk to village.  Owners retiring, but excellent potential for new owners.  No chain.  Freehold.  £650,000.  To view, contact 01405 861821.

Scotland: Near Lanark: former kennels and cattery, still licensed for 36 dogs and 40 cats. Traditional farm-steading, 4-bed cottage and various outbuildings in 4½ acres. Offers over £340,000. Tel: 01555 870006.

Isle of Wight: Established Kennels & Cattery business, licensed for 50 dogs and 40 cats on 5.25 acre site. Luxury 4-bed house with self-contained 1-bed annexe. T/O £135k. Offers around £1,000,000.  Tel: 01983 533000. 

Bournemouth, Dorset: Cattery licensed for 40 cats in 0.25 acres.  Detached 3-bed bungalow with PP to add 4th bedroom. No chain.  Reduced £50,000 for quick sale.  Now only £375,000 ono.  Tel:  01202 772683.  

Scotland:  Kennels, Cattery and Grooming Service within huge catchment area near Glasgow. Licensed for 45 dogs and 20 cats. Traditional farm steading, 2-bed cottage. Numerous  outbuildings with 7 acres. T/O £116K. Offers over £695,000.  Tel: 0781 551 2432.

Devon: Modern, purpose-built, luxury boarding kennels with detached 4-bed house.  Licensed for 32 dogs. Turnover 63K and still growing.  Set within 3 acres. £610,000. Contact the agent on 01271 347888.

Dorset:  New FAB-listed cattery with detached 3-bed bungalow near golf course. Licensed for 60 cats in 1/3 acre. T/O expected above £51K in first year, predicting £75K next year. No chain. £650,000.  Tel: 01202 874418.