Boarding Licence Information
Under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 where the boarding of animals is being carried on as a business, these establishments are required to hold a licence granted by the council. Under the Act people who provide a commercial boarding service in their own home for other people's dogs will still require a licence from the council, which must be renewed annually.
The keeping of such establishments is defined as any premises, including a private dwelling, the business of providing accommodation for other people's cats and dogs. Licences are required to ensure the proper care and treatment of animals.
Before granting a licence the council's licensing inspector will usually visit the premises to assess the suitability of the applicant/manager, size of accommodation, feeding times, hygiene, registration of animals on premises and emergency procedures.
Each licence is subject to standard conditions, however in certain circumstances a licence may also contain bespoke conditions. A licence may be refused, or withheld, on other grounds - if those grounds are such that conditions are not suitable for the boarding of animals.
The licence must be renewed on an annual basis, before the expiry date, if the premises are to continue as an animal boarding establishment.
The keeping of such establishments is defined as any premises, including a private dwelling, the business of providing accommodation for other people's cats and dogs. Licences are required to ensure the proper care and treatment of animals.
Before granting a licence the council's licensing inspector will usually visit the premises to assess the suitability of the applicant/manager, size of accommodation, feeding times, hygiene, registration of animals on premises and emergency procedures.
Each licence is subject to standard conditions, however in certain circumstances a licence may also contain bespoke conditions. A licence may be refused, or withheld, on other grounds - if those grounds are such that conditions are not suitable for the boarding of animals.
The licence must be renewed on an annual basis, before the expiry date, if the premises are to continue as an animal boarding establishment.