Animal Licence

Our Animal Welfare officers have a responsibility to:

• Advise about aspects of animal welfare licensing
• Inspect and grant licences to premises subject to animal legislation such as dog boarding kennels, catteries, pet shops, riding establishments and others
• Investigate complaints about animal welfare in these premises
• Take formal action against offenders where other action is unsuccessful and investigate complaints of illegal activities

Licences are required for:

• Riding establishments
• Keeping of dangerous/wild animals
• Dog boarding kennels
• Catteries
• Dog breeding establishments
• Pet shops