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
View a list of all animal licence fees.
Last modified on 31 October 2024
