Licensing - animal welfare - South Gloucestershire Council

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Licensing - animal welfare

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 - performing animals

If you exhibit, use or train performing animals, in England, Wales or Scotland, you must be...

Licensing - pet shops

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

Licensing - riding establishment

To run a riding establishment (where horses or ponies are hired out for riding or used for riding...

Licensing - zoo

To run a zoo in England, Scotland and Wales, you need a licence from the local authority.

Licensing - animal boarding

If you board animals (cats and dogs) in the course of a business in England, Wales or Scotland, you...

Licensing - dangerous wild animals

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

Licensing - dog breeding

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

Licensing - home boarding

How to apply for a home boarding licence to board other peoples dogs or cats in your home.

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t: 01454 868001
e: AnimalHealth@southglos.gov.uk

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