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Boarding, home boarding and daycare

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1. Overview of animal boarding establishments

If you are setting up an animal boarding establishment then please submit your application on the following page with the correct fee.

If you wish to clarify which licence applies to you please contact us online.

The licence will be granted subject to a veterinary inspection (this will not be your own vet). The Licensing Officer may accompany the vet during the inspection.

We will endeavour to issue a new Licence within a period of 28 days, however if we have been unable to determine your application in this time a licence will not be automatically granted due to animal welfare implications.

Application for renewals will need to be received within 10 weeks of the Licence expiry date.