Animal licences services & information

• Animal boarding licence

  Premises where cats or dogs are boarded must have a licence.

• Animal movement register

  Livestock such as pigs, sheep, goats and cattle must be registered with the council. There are also restrictions regarding keeping poultry.

• Dangerous wild animals licence

  You need a licence to keep dangerous animals, including snakes and monkeys.

• Dog breeding licence

  Premises where dogs are bred for sale may require a licence.

• Performing animals registration

  To exhibit or train any performing animal you will need to register under the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925

• Pet shop licence

  Premises selling pet animals must have a licence.

• Riding establishment licence

  Premises where horses are hired out for riding or riding instruction must have a licence.

• Zoo licence

  You need to apply for a licence to run a zoo.