Selling animals as pets

Animal Welfare Information

The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 require anyone selling animals as pets (or with a view to their being later resold as pets) in the course of a business including keeping animals in the course of a business with a view to their being so sold or resold requires a licence.

The Council inspects all licensed premises, which may include a veterinary surgeon or practitioner. If the inspection is satisfactory the licence will be granted for 1, 2 or 3 years and provided with a star rating.

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Fees

Animal Welfare Licences – Selling animals as pets. Fee comprised of (a) initial fee; and(b) successful application (enforcement) fee

1 year licence: New / renewal (+vet fee if required)

£197.62

(a) £118.57; (b) £79.05

2 year licence: New / renewal (+vet fee if required)

£276.67

(a) £118.57; (b) £158.10

3 year licence: New / renewal (+vet fee if required)

£355.72

(a) £118.57; (b) £237.15