Licensing - animal welfare

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We are responsible for licensing certain animals and animal-related activities. These range from dangerous wild animals and dog breeding to animal boarding and pet shops.

Licensing - dog breeding

A person running a dog breeding establishment must hold a licence to do so.

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Licensing - pet shops

A person running a pet shop must hold a licence for it.

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Licensing - riding establishments

If you hire out horses or provide riding instruction you need to be licensed.

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Licensing - animal boarding

A person keeping a cat- or dog-boarding establishment must hold a licence for it.

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Licensing - dangerous wild animals

Dangerous wild animals include venomous snakes, certain spiders and ostriches. If you keep a...

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