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Animal welfare licences

Apply for a license or registration relating to animals


Boarding kennel or cattery licence


You need a licence to run a boarding kennel or cattery in Waltham Forest.

Dog breeding licence


You need a licence to run a dog breeding establishment.

Zoo licence


To run a zoo in Waltham Forest, you need a licence from us, under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981.

Dangerous animals licence


It is an offence to keep any animal listed in the Schedule of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 without a licence

Riding school licence


You need a licence to run a riding establishment in Waltham Forest.

Performing animals registration


You must be registered with us to exhibit, use or train performing animals in Waltham Forest.

Pet shop licence


You need a licence to run a pet shop or a business that sells pets

Licence to deal in game


A licence is required to deal in game

Licence to move livestock


You need a Defra licence to move animals

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