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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 Establishments
If you Board of Cats and Dogs you require a licence from the Local Authority
Pet Shops
To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from the local authority
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 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
Dog Breeding
In certain circumstances, any person may need a license to breed puppies.
Zoo Licensing
To run a zoo in England, Scotland and Wales, you need a licence from the local authority.
