Animal activities and welfare

Licences are required to protect the health and welfare of animals.

You’ll need to apply for a licence if you’re:

• dog breeding
• animal boarding
• keeping dangerous wild animals
• keeping or training animals for exhibition
• selling animals as pets
• hiring out horses

View currently licensed premises in Hart

View government guidance on animal activities licensing

Before applying for a licence, check you comply with the guidance and have the correct permissions to use your property or premises for the business you're applying for.

You could be fined and/or sent to prison for up to six months if convicted of carrying out any of the listed activities without a licence