Animal licensing

Information on boarding other peoples’ dogs overnight in a home environment.

Information on applying for an animal boarding licence for cats and dogs.

Information on daytime-only dog care services and related licensing requirements.

Information on selling any vertebrate animal except dogs.

Information on licensing requirements for breeding dogs if selling puppies for over £1,000 annually or breeding 3 or more litters a year. Read the guidance before applying.

Information on zoo licensing if displaying wild animals to the public for 7 or more days per year, excluding circuses and pet shops.

Information on licensing requirements for exhibiting animals to the public, free or for charge, more than 7 times a year.

Information on running a riding stable or hiring out horses for financial gain, read the guidance thoroughly before applying.

Information on licensing requirements for owning certain animals to ensure safety and animal welfare.