Licence - boarding animals
Anyone carrying on a business of providing accommodation for other people's animals is required to hold a licence under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963.
An application is made with the appropriate fee and an inspection is carried out. Once granted, conditions are added to the licence to ensure:
Accommodation for the animals is suitable regarding construction, size, temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness
The animals are supplied with suitable food, drink, bedding material and exercise
Reasonable precautions are taken to prevent and control spread of disease
Appropriate steps are taken to protect animals in case of fire or other emergency
A register is kept of all animals received into the establishment. The register should contain specified details
Licences are renewable on an annual basis and a fee is payable.
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Licence - boarding animals in East Dorset
Premises which board dogs or cats must be licensed by the council. Premises include both commercial and domestic premises and there are separate licence conditions for each.
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Licence - boarding animals in North Dorset
A local authority may authorise an officer, veterinary surgeon or practitioner to inspect licensed premises.
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Licence - boarding animals in Purbeck
Annual licences are issued by the Environmental Services Section of the Council, following inspection of the premises and payment of the appropriate licence fee.
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Licence - boarding animals in West Dorset
Annual licences are issued by the council, following inspection of the premises and payment of the appropriate licence fee, currently £57.65.
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Licence - boarding animals in Weymouth and Portland
Annual licences are issued by the Environmental Services Section of the council, following inspection of the premises and payment of the appropriate licence fee.
