Animal licences services & information
Animal boarding
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
If you wish to breed dogs, you will need a licence.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about animal licensing.
Keeping or Training Animals for Exhibit
To exhibit or train any performing animal you will need to register under the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925
Selling animals as pets
Premises selling pet animals must have a licence.
Hiring out Horses
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.