Selling animals as pets licensing

All selling animals as pets activities need a licence if they’re carried out as a commercial business.

Please see DEFRA guidance for full information.

Selling animals as pets licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Checklist

1. Complete application form
2. Pay relevant fee

Apply online under the 'apply now' section

£621.00 (1-3 Year Licence depending on star rating)

Other fee's and charges:

Minor Amendment of Licence: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 1 hour)

Major Amendment of Licence: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 2 hours)

Request for Re Rating: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 2 hours)

Following a successful inspection, we will aim to issue your licence within 28 days.

Application for Selling animals as pets

The Government has announced legislation known as ‘Lucy’s Law’. This will mean that puppies and kittens can no longer be sold by a third party seller. The legislation came into force on 6 April 2020.

The Government launched a new campaign in March 2020, raising awareness of the dangers associated with buying pets online and deceitful sellers. The campaign, including advice for potential owners to follow, can be found at: https://getyourpetsafely.campaign.gov.uk/.

The length on the licence will be determined by their risk rating. Licence length can be between 1-3 years depending on whether they are meeting higher standards of animal welfare.

Please visit the link below to enquire:

Check if you need planning permission? - City of Doncaster Council