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.