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Animal Boarding

Licensing Fees

Where Euro Network logo is over on right hand side of page there is an ablilty to apply online. Alternatively, hard copy forms are available to download at the bottom of this page for submission to local authority via person, post or email (these will not be treated as an online application).

General Information

An annual licence which requires any person who keeps a boarding establishment for cats and/or dogs to be licensed under the Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963. The aim of the licensing requirements is to achieve certain standards in the management of the accommodation and to ensure precautions against disease and fire. This is done by attaching relevant conditions to the licence to ensure that the animals are kept in suitable accommodation.

The timescale for determining this application is 56 days from the receipt by this authority of an acceptable and complete application. 

Information for Cat/Dog Owners regarding Animal Boarding Establishments

Before booking a cat or dog into boarding it may be worthwhile to visit more than one establishment as some catteries/kennels may suit the needs or temperament of your cat/dog better than others. All animals must be up to date in terms of vaccinations before being accepted at a boarding establishment and proof of such will need to be provided to the proprietor upon arrival.

Homeboarding for dogs is becoming popular for individuals to carry out commercial boarding of dogs within their own home. This also requires an animal boarding licence and compliance with the Council's Conditions for the Home Boarding of Dogs. In all other aspects, the application and licensing process is the same as any other animal boarding establishment.  

Animal Welfare Act 2006

From 6 April 2007 the Animal Welfare Act 2006 came into effect. It makes owners and keepers responsible for ensuring that the welfare needs of their animals are met. This includes:
  • suitable environment (place to live);
  • suitable diet;
  • to exhibit normal behaviour patterns;
  • to be housed with, or apart from, other animals (if applicable);
  • to be protected from pain, injury, suffering and disease;

The law also increases the minimum age to 16 at which a person can buy an animal and prohibits giving animals as prizes to unaccompanied children under this age. 

Application Packs

These can be accessed or downloaded below. If you are unable to access them or require a hard copy please contact licensing@north-norfolk.gov.uk

For a valid application we require ALL forms/documentation in order for the application to be processed. Incomplete applications will be returned.

If you wish to apply online please see the External links above.

New Application

Renewal Application

Cat Information - guidelines and conditions for cat boarding

Dog Information - guidelines and conditions for dog boarding

 

 

Contact Licensing Tel: 01263 516189
Email: licensing@north-norfolk.gov.uk

 

External Links

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  • Apply online:
  • The RSCPA’s purpose is to promote kindness and prevent or suppress cruelty to animals. Its work extends to concern for all kinds of animals in all circumstances, including wild, laboratory, companion and farm animals, and those used in entertainment, education and workplace.
  • The Feline Advisory Bureau is a charity dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of cats through improved feline knowledge, to help everyone care better for their cats.
  • The Kennel Club’s primary objective is “to promote in every way, the general improvement of dogs”.