Animal licences

Dog breeding licence

Apply for a licence if you are either breeding 3 or more litters of puppies in a 12 month period and/or breeding dogs and advertising a business of selling dogs.

Animal boarding licence

Apply for a licence if you board dogs overnight, provide day care for dogs or board cats in purpose built cattery units.

Hiring out horses licence

Apply for a licence if horses or ponies are hired out for riding or used for riding instruction.

Selling animals as pets licence

Apply for a licence if you're a pet shop or a business selling animals over the internet. Includes fees and information about premises inspections.

Animal licence fees

Licence fees for dog breeding, dog and cat boarding, hiring out horses, keeping wild dangerous animals and operating a zoo.

Zoo licence

How to apply for a licence if you're opening a zoo. Includes costs, what to do before you apply and how to appeal.