Animal Boarding Licence

Anyone running a business providing or arranging accommodation for other people's cats and dogs is required to have a licence. You can find information about all licensed animal boarders in the district below.

There are four types of animal boarding licence:

• Boarding in kennels for dogs
• Home boarding
• Daycare
• Boarding for cats

You should read the conditions thoroughly before making an application.

Application process

• Check that you and your establishment comply with the conditions for the boarding your provide (see the Canine and Feline Sector Group link below)
• Print an application form (see below)
• Sign and return your application form to us along with a copy of your insurance, a copy of your Ofqual level two (or above) qualification or details of relevant business experience and your application fee payment. See the Table of Fees below for more information
• You can make payment via card or cheque. Please make cheques out to Blaby District Council
• After receiving the application we will contact you to arrange inspection of the premises
• If the inspection of the premises is satisfactory you will be required to pay the licence grant fee, and the license will then be issued. If the inspection is unsatisfactory, you will be contacted in writing and advised that the licence has been refused
• If you have any doubts or wish to discuss your application please contact us

Guidance notes and the Animal Welfare Regulations relating to this licence are available at the Canine and Feline Sector Group link below.

Fees

Application	Price
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018	£90 application fee per activity + veterinary inspection costs where necessary
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018	£110 grant fee per licence
Dangerous Wild Animal Licence	£225 + veterinary inspection costs
Zoo Licence	£960 + veterinary inspection costs