You can use the form below to apply for an Animal Welfare and Rehoming Establishment Licence.

Animal Welfare and Rehoming Establishment Licence

Fees

The fee is £540.00 and is payable in advance.  (Please note, Vet fees will also be chargeable).

What does the Law require

Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (SCOTLAND) Regulations 2021.
Full licensing conditions and required practices are available by following the below link.
  • General Licence Conditions (applicable to all applicants) - Schedule 2
  • Animal Welfare Establishment - Schedule 1 (Part 3) and Schedule 5
  • Rehoming Activities - Schedule 1 (Part 2) and Schedule 4
Animal Welfare Establishments
Licence Holder Name Postcode Licence Reference Licence Category Licence Start Date Renewal Application Licence Expiry Types of Animals
Lynn Breslin G81 2SG AWB08 Animal Breeding 01/01/2025 Applied 02/11/2025 31/12/2025 Cats
The Pets at Home Foundation G82 1RB AWR07 Animal Rehoming 1/02/2026   31/01/2027 Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Gerbils, Rats and Degus
Scottish SPCA G82 2UA AWR09 Animal Rehoming 18/12/2025   17/12/2026 Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Arachnids, Fish and Reptiles
The Pets at Home Ltd. G82 1RB AWS03 Animal Selling 01/02/2026   31/01/2027 Tropical and Cold Water Fish
Dawn Sharkey G82 2SD AWR10 Animal Welfare 06/08/2025   05/08/2026 Hedgehogs
Sally and Edwin Baines G82 5HX AB23 Home Boarding 01/01/2026   31/12/2026 Dogs
Don Lightfoot G83 9QG AB30 Home Boarding 01/01/2025 Applied 05/01/2026 31/12/2025 Dogs
Alan Clempson G83 9HG AB33 Home Boarding 01/01/2026   31/12/2026 Dogs