A licence is required when:
- animals that have been abandoned or otherwise separated from their keepers
- sick, injured or captured animals that were previously living in a wild state are kept for their care.
This activity only requires a licence if a threshold number of animals are kept in the AWE (animal welfare establishment). This threshold will be met if:
- 5 dogs, or
- 5 equines, or
- 5 animals comprising a mix of dogs and equines, or
- 8 animals (of any type – except any animal under the age of 4 months born within the AWE or received into the AWE with its mother)
are kept in the AWE at the same time for their care.
The premises will be inspected by an approved officer and vet, if necessary, before a licence is granted.
Fee
A fee of £215 will be charged on submission of an application. You will need a credit or debit card available to make payment.
There will be an additional cost to cover vet fees. This will not be payable on submission of the application, but at a later date once a site visit is conducted.
Requirements
You must not be disqualified from owning , keeping, taking possession of, transporting, keeping or using animals needs more information.