Pet shops have to be licensed by the Council. An annual inspection is carried out to ensure that animals are kept in a clean, safe environment.
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The Pet Animals Act 1951 requires any shop that sells pets (livestock) to be licensed by the local authority. Officers inspect the premises to check compliance with general health and safety requirements and also the welfare of the animals prior to issuing of the licence.
How to Apply
- This is an annual licence and an application form must be submitted annually along with the licence fee.
- The current fee is £140.
- Once the application has been processed, a licence will posted to you.
- Licences are usually issued within one week if no inspection is needed.
- If an inspection is needed, a licence will be issued within approximately two weeks.
Conditions
If a vet inspection service is required, the licence will only be issued after the vet has completed their inspection.
