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 ten breeding bitches
  • £782.30 for over ten breeding bitches

These fees include vet fees.

Pet shop

Performing 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.