The licence can set a number of conditions to secure the well being of the animals. A pet shop is defined broadly as premises (including a private dwelling) from which animals are sold as pets. Any business offering pets for gain is also subject to licensing conditions. Licences are renewable on an annual basis and are subject to a fee.

• Licence - Pet Shops in North Dorset

  To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from the local authority. This includes all commercial selling of pet animals, including pet shops and businesses selling animals over the internet.

• Licence - pet shops 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.

• Licence - Pet Shops in West Dorset

  Annual licences are issued by the Licensing Team following satisfactory inspection of the premises by Environmental Health and payment of the appropriate licence fee, currently £63.

• Licence - pet shops 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.