Apply for an animal welfare licence

We enforce legislation that protects livestock, farm animals, feedstuffs and the integrity of the human food chain.

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Overview

We also offer advice and assistance to farmers and the livestock industry to help them comply with their legal obligations. Contact us for more information.

Telephone: 030 33 33 3000
Email: TradingStandards@dumgal.gov.uk
Post: Trading Standards, Militia House, English Street, Dumfries DG1 2HR

How to apply

Complete your application form and send it to the address on the form.

Available licences

These licences all cost £224.70 unless otherwise stated.

Animal welfare establishment

 

Animal boarding establishment

 

Animal rehoming

 

Cat breeding

 

Dangerous wild animals

 

Dog breeding

This licence costs

  • £391.70 for up to 10 breeding bitches
  • £782.30 for over 10 breeding bitches

These fees include vet fees.

 

Pet shop

 

Perfoming animals

 

Rabbit breeding

 

Horse riding establishment

This licence costs £393.80, including vet fees.

 

Zoo

This licence cost will be decided after we review your application.