Pet Shop Licence
The keeping and running of a pet shop is controlled by the Pet
Animals Act 1951.
No person may keep a pet shop unless they have first obtained
a licence from their Local Authority.
Licensing of Pet Shops
Pet shops are licensed by the Local Authoirty.
Licenses for pet shops may be issued provided the applicant is
not disqualified under any of the following Acts:
- The Pet Animals Act 1951.
- The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963.
- The Protection of Animals (Amendment ) Act 1954.
- The Protection of Animals (Cruelty to Dogs) (Scotland) Act
1934.
There is an application fee which must be paid at the time the
application is made. Currently the fee is
£81.00
If you wish to make an application for a Pet Shop Licence
please click on the links below to download the relevant
application form and conditions:-
Application Form (PDF, 22 Kb)
Pet Shop Conditions (PDF, 60 Kb)
Where a licence is granted that licence and any subsequent licence
will expire on the 31st December of the year to which it relates
and must be renewed before that date if the premises are to
continue as a pet shop.
Further Information
Copies of the Pet Animals Act 1951 and other legislation
mentioned in this leaflet can be purchased from Her Majesty's
Stationery Office.
A copy of the Pet Animals Act 1951 can be inspected at the
Council offices where you may also obtain a copy of the Council's
standard licensing conditions, an application form and further help
or advice.
Completed Forms
Completed application forms for a Pet Shop Licence together
with the relevant documents and fee should be returned either in
person or by post to the Licensing Group.
For further information please contact:
Contact Information
Phone: 0845 050 4434 Ext 7481 or
7438 (Fax: 01539 740300)
Post: Public Health & Licensing Group,
Community Services Directorate, South Lakeland House, Lowther
Street, Kendal LA9 4UQ