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Animal licences

Animal movement licences

Information on moving animals and the license you need.

Apply for a commercial kennel licence

If you operate a business that boards dogs in kennels, you must apply for a commercial kennels licence.

Apply for a dog breeding establishment licence

You'll need a dog breeding establishment licence if you want to breed dogs.

Apply for a dog day care licence

You need to complete this form if you would like to run a dog day care business.

Apply for a home dog boarding licence

You'll need a dog boarding licence if you want to board dogs at your house.

Apply for a licence to sell animals

You'll need a licence if you want to sell animals as pets.

Dangerous wild animals licence

Find out if you need a dangerous animals licence and how to apply.

Primate Keeper Licences

Apply for a Primate Keeper Licence

Report a concern about a dog breeder

Report concerns about a dog breeder, the welfare of the dogs they're breeding or suspicious adverts selling dogs. 

Zoo licence

Find out if you need a zoo licence and how to apply.

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