Animal boarding establishment licence

About this service

An animal boarding establishment is 'the carrying on of a business of providing accommodation for other people's animals'. This includes private dwellings.

All premises must satisfy basic standards for the health, welfare and safety of the animals boarded.

Licences to board cats and dogs are issued under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 and are renewable annually.

The council will arrange a veterinary surgeon's inspection to ensure accommodation is suitable. The licence will be issued subject to compliance with licence conditions and payment of the licence fee.

You will need

Completed application form.

Payment

Cost of veterinary inspector's visit (this cost varies according to type and size of establishment) + £36.50 administration fee plus VAT. An invoice will be sent to you following the veterinary officer's inspection.

Contact details

In person

Telephone

01722 434319 or 434320

Email

enhlicence@salisbury.gov.uk

Postal address

The Licensing Officer
Environmental Services
Salisbury District Council
PO Box 2126
Salisbury
SP2 2DJ

Contact details:

Telephone:
01722 434319 or 434320

email:
enhlicence@salisbury.gov.uk...

Postal address:
The Licensing Officer
Environmental Services
Salisbury District Council
PO Box 2126
Salisbury
SP2 2DJ