Boarding animals licence
Information for kennels and catteries and home boarders
Dog breeding licence
How to apply for a dog breeding licence, and information about conditions
Pet shop licence
How to apply for a pet shop licence, and information about conditions
Riding establishment licence
How to apply for a licence to become a riding establishment
Dangerous wild animals
Information on dangerous wild animals, and how to apply for a licence to keep them
Zoo licence
How to apply for a zoo licence, and information on conditions
Exhibition of animals licence
How to apply for an animal exhibition licence, and information about conditions
Complaints
How to complain about a premises
Changes to animal licensing
Animal licensing regulations changed from 1 October 2018
Animal welfare appeals and re-rating
Find out how to appeal your rating, or get your premises re-rated
Buying a pet
Information if you're buying a pet, including what to consider and individual pet guidance
Animal welfare register
View our animal welfare public register