Animal Welfare Licensing

The Council has a statutory duty to licence boarding establishments for cats and dogs; dog breeding establishments; pet shops; riding establishments; owners of dangerous wild animals and zoos.
 
Please see the links on the left hand side of the page for further information.
 
The Council will also investigate all complaints concerning animal welfare, where we have the power to do so, such as complaints regarding licenced and alleged unlicensed animal welfare premises.
 
Further information and advice on general animal welfare can be found on the Environment home page.