Animal licences

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• Dangerous dogs act
• Dog breeding licence
• Pet shop licence
• Dangerous wild animals
• Animal movement
• Animal boarding licence
• Zoo licence

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We are responsible for inspecting and issuing an annual licence for certain types of premises where animals are kept. 

Before issuing a license a council inspector will inspect the premises to ensure the health and welfare of the animals.

You need a licence if you:

•  Operate a boarding kennel or cattery
•  Have kennels for dog breeding
•  Run a riding establishment (but not livery stables)
•  Run a pet shop
•  Keep certain types of dangerous animals
•  Operate a zoo or circus (with performing animals).

Contact details

South Derbyshire District Council
Environmental Health
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0AH

Tel: 01283 595724
Online: contact form
email: environmental.health@south-derbys.gov.uk

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