Animal welfare

Animal welfare

Animal Welfare Licences

The council's role in animal welfare is to issue licences to help with the regulation of animal welfare


Animal boarding

Animal Boarding Establishments

If you Board of Cats and Dogs you require a licence from the Local Authority

For more Information Boarding establishments 

pet shop

Pet Shops

To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from the local authority

For information on Pet Shop Licences


horse riding

Riding Establishments

If you hire out horses for riding or give riding instruction you must be licensed by the local authority.

For more information on Riding establishments

 

dangerous animals

Dangerous Wild Animals

The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 states that licences are required from the local authority to keep certain animals.

For more information on the keeping of Dangerous Wild Animals


Animal

Dog Breeding

In certain circumstances, any person may need a license to breed puppies.

For more information on Dog Breeding

zoo

Zoo Licensing

To run a zoo in England, Scotland and Wales, you need a licence from the local authority.

For more information on Zoo Licensing