This page sets out the legislation relating to cats and dogs in England. Most recently Government introduced a significant change with the Animal Activity Licensing Regulations 2018 and below you will find the Guidance documents to assist businesses in meeting the new requirements set out under those Regulations.
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) England Regulations 2018
- a. Regulations- Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) 2018
- b. Procedural Guidance for Local Authorities
- d. Dog Breeding Guidance 2024 version
- e. Providing Boarding for Cats Guidance 2024 version
- f. Providing Boarding for Dogs Guidance 2024 version
- g. Providing Home Boarding for Dogs Guidance 2024 version
- h. Providing Day Care for Dogs Guidance 2024 version
- i. Selling Animals as Pets 2024 version
- j. Hiring Out Horses 2024 version
- k. Defra Guidance Notes for Exhibiting Animals 2024 version
- l. Fee Setting Non Statutory Guidance for Local Authority Inspectors