Owning an animal and animal licences

Find out how to report a lost or found dog to the animal wardens, and how to reclaim a lost dog.

Find out what type of dog attacks you should report to us, and what you should report to the police.

Find a professional dog walker in Brighton & Hove, or register your dog walking business with us.

Guidance on buying from a reputable breeder, how to make sure your puppy is healthy and how to report puppy farms.

Find out how to report an animal activity business that doesn't have a licence.

Find out how much your animal business licence will cost.

Find a list of businesses that have a licence for dog boarding, pet shops or selling pets.

You may need a licence if your business provides accommodation for other people's cats or dogs.

You need a licence if your business breeds dogs, either at home or in a commercial property.

You need a licence to keep any animal listed in the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.

Apply for a licence to run a zoo as a business in the city, renew your licence or make a change to an existing licence.

You need a licence if your business sells animals as pets, or if they'll be resold as pets in the future.

You may need a licence if your business keeps animals to show to an audience, like at schools or private parties.

You need a riding establishment licence if your business provides horses for riding, like riding schools or donkey rides.