Pet Shop Licence
Licence summary
To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from
the local authority. This includes all commercial selling of pet
animals, including pet shops and businesses selling animals over
the internet.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for a pet shop licence must not be disqualified from
keeping a pet shop.
A fee, determined by the Local Authority, will be payable on
application.
Regulation Summary
-A
summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence
Application Evaluation
Process
Local authorities must have regard to the following when
considering an application for a pet shop licence:
- That animals will be kept in suitable accommodation, for
example in regards to temperature, size, lighting, ventilation and
cleanliness
- Adequate food and drink will be provided to the animals and
they will be visited at suitable intervals
- That any mammalian animals will not be sold too young
- That steps are taken to prevent disease spreading among the
animals
- That adequate fire and emergency provisions are in place
Conditions can be attached to a licence to ensure that the above
are complied with.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your
application is granted if you have not heard from the local
authority by the end of the target completion period
Apply online
-Apply
to operate a Pet Shop
-Tell
us about a change to your existing Pet Shop
Failed Application
Redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
Any person who is refused a licence can appeal to the
Magistrates.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
Any licence holder who objects to a condition attached to a
licence may appeal to the local Magistrates court. A court may give
directions on the issue of a condition.
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the
form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if
you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give
you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Other Redress
Trade Associations
-Pet Care Trust (PCT)
