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Animal Boarding Establishments

In order to open such an establishment you must apply to your Local Authority for a licence under the Boarding Establishments Act 1963. Even if you conduct such a business from your home you will require a licence. This licence is only obtainable from your Local Authority.

Before granting a licence an officer or veterinary surgeon appointed by the Local Authority will inspect the premises to ensure that they comply with the legal requirements of the act.

View summary of the regulation for this licence

Fees

The fees for Animal Boarding Establishment licences are

Initial Application - £152.00 + Veterinary Fees
Renewal Application - £105.00 + Veterinary Fees

Apply by post

Download the application form

Apply online

Apply to run an animal boarding establishment

Tell us about a change to your existing circumstances

Renew your licence to run an animal boarding licence

Trade Associations

Pet Care Tust

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

For further information please contact the Licensing Team on 01789 260211 or by email at licensing@stratford-dc.gov.uk or by fax on 01789 260860.

Downloads:
Model Conditions and Guidance for Cat Boarding Establishments (116KB PDF) | Model Licence Conditions and Guidance for Dog Boarding Esablishments (91KB PDF) | Model Conditions and Guidance for Home Boarding (102KB PDF) | animal boarding licence application (1498KB PDF) | Help with PDFs

External links:
Regulation - Animal boarding establishments licence | Apply to run an animal boarding establishment | Tell us about a change to your existing circumstances | Renew your licence to run an animal boarding licence | Pet Care Trust | Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

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