About Animal licences
Information about licensing requirements for animals and how to apply.
Service Information
To operate an animal related business in East Renfrewshire you need to obtain an operator's licence.
There are new regulations that require licensing for the following activities:
- Animal breeders - dogs, cats and rabbits
- Animal sales - pet shops
- Animal rehoming activities (other than operating as an animal welfare establishment)
- Animal welfare establishments -animal rehoming centre and animal sanctuary
We also issue licences for the following activities
- Animal boarding establishments (Home boarding as well as kennels/catteries)
- Horse Riding Establishments
Make an enquiry
If you're involved in any of these activities and wish to discuss whether you require to be licenced, please submit the online enquiry form below.
Submit an Environmental Heath enquiry
Fees
Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006
Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021
| Animal Welfare Licence | 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 |
|---|---|
| Animal Breeders | |
| Cats | £141.50 + vet fees |
| Dogs (less then 10 breeding bitches ) | £212.25 + vet fees |
| Dogs (more then 10 breeding bitches ) | £353.75 + vet fees |
| Rabbits | £141.50 + vet fees |
Animal Sales / Pet Shops | £176.87 + vet fees if required |
| Animal Welfare Establishments | |
Animal Rehoming Centre | £176.87 + vet fees |
Animal Sanctuary | £176.87 + vet fees |
Existing Animal Welfare Legislation
| Animal Welfare Licence | 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venison Dealers (Deer) Scotland Act 1996 | £59.10 |
| Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 | £240.60 + Vet fees |
Zoo Licensing Act 1981 | £481 + Vet Fees |
Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 - Animal Boarding | £89.55 + vet fees if required |
Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 - Home Boarding | £141.50 |
Riding Establishments Act 1964/76 | £255.25 + Vet Fees |
Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 | £160.10 + Vet Fees if required |
